STEVE CULUMOVIC
DESIGNER | MAKER Furniture
Bespoke Cabinetry Architectural Woodwork
FURNITURE | WOODWORK
CRAFTSMANSHIP and EXPERIENCE
Every piece Steve builds is an original with a handmade element in each step of his process; traditional joinery, natural brushed-on finishes, and hardware hand-turned on the lathe from locally sourced hardwoods.
Steve approaches each piece in the same manner, thoughtfully choosing which species of wood to use and how the grain will enhance its overall appearance.
A unique partnership with decorative artist Gayle Hutchings expands on Blue Skies' offerings to include pencil renderings of Steve's designs, and hand painted and gilded elements on his furniture.
Steve is proud to be able to convey respect to his customers, his materials and himself in the process of creating his work.
Blue Skies Custom Woodwork has been meticulously crafting furniture and cabinetry by hand since 1995.
Designer | Maker Steve Culumovic builds with traditional joinery methods, resulting in a level of craftsmanship not easily found today.
Steve is committed to environmental stewardship and has a longstanding practice of sourcing Ontario and Canadian wood products. He chooses which local sawyers and lumber dealers to buy from based on their ethical supply chain. Storm-felled and culled urban trees are other sustainable sources of his materials.
Steve is often approached by customers with an intact tree of sentimental or historical significance. He takes these projects right from milling the wood to building pieces of furniture with personal stories.
Using only zero or low VOC finishes, and with more than 25 years' experience and countless projects to his name, Steve knows which ones will stand up to the demands of daily use.
We build our bespoke English and Shaker style Kitchens by hand using face frame construction, inset doors and drawers, butt hinges and hand-brushed finishes. Integrated appliances and a thoughtful consideration of modern lifestyles combine to create warmly inviting kitchens that are a joy to inhabit.
Scrupulously finished inside and out, every aspect of our kitchens is built to last using natural materials that can be repaired, repainted and refinished, not disposed of when trends change. Colour is remarkably persuasive. Repainting can reinvent a space without the unnecessary waste of a renovation.
By collaborating directly with Steve, our customers enjoy the benefit of relaying their ideas and needs directly to the very maker of their kitchen.
PROJECT GALLERY
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DETAILS
THE MAKER
Steve Culumovic was named after his Grandfather ('Dida') who immigrated to Canada from Croatia alone and singlehandedly built his home including all the cabinetry and millwork.
Following in his Dida's footsteps, Steve loved to build things, studying framing at Mohawk College and establishing himself as a custom home builder. Early in his career, he was drawn to the finer points of woodworking and transitioned into the craft of furniture and cabinetmaking. After gaining extensive experience working in shops in Whistler, B.C. Steve opened his own shop in Ontario in 1995.
Today, working at the same bench built and painted by his Dida, Steve infuses every piece he creates with integrity, skill and passion. He often collaborates on creative projects with Gayle Hutchings' Framing Studio.
PRESS
'If a Tree Falls... Give The Wood New Life As Home Decor' Look Local magazine, Oakville & Burlington, September 2024
'Historic Ennotville building gets new lease on life' The Wellington Advertiser, July 2024
‘Meet the Maker' Look Local magazine, Oakville & Burlington, March 2020
'Going With The Grain' Hamilton Magazine's INTERIORS, Fall 2005
'Made in Burlington' Burlington Post, May 2004