Darstar Carpentry Inc.

Check out our donation to this local fundraiser for BGH Oncology Department, and get your raffle tickets for the many donated items this month. All info is clear in the fundraiser page!

Visit my awesome RMT and friend Kirk at his amazing space for a serene massage experience. So happy to see the evolution of this space on the hill!

You can now find select pieces of our woodworking at @thenookscanada Kingston location, 208 Princess Street. Mini meditation altars, wooden coasters, and custom device holders are available alongside @chickadee.in.a.tree meditaiton decor and crystal jewelry. If you are out and about in downtown Kingston, check out our nook along with other Canadian makers! Support handmade!!!

Darby was so happy with the finished look of this complete basement reno that he even agreed to appear in a photo!!! Last year, we winterized the homes garage, so that much of the basement furniture could be moved. Then we gutted the basement, reinsulated, moved some walls and doorways, added a window, moved the laundry, built a walk-in custom tile shower, tiled the bathroom floor, installed bathroom fixtures, hung new barn-style and closet doors, hung the new drop ceiling,... and trimmed/finished the new master bedroom and all other spaces. Thank you to R&B Electrical and S.V. Plumbing and Heating for amazing work, as always! (Homeowner did all painting and lid vinyl flooring). We have worked extensively with these homeowners before, and this major project was made delightful by their conversation and love. We hope they enjoy this new space as much as we do! @ Brighton, Ontario

Beautiful local fundraiser we were able to be part of! Thank you @ensshopeproject for creating this lovely space for our community to gather and remember the strength of our family, friends, and neighbours touched by cancer.

Beautiful custom cutting board went out to an old friend today! #soulwork DM us for your custom order and please give at least 6 weeks notice if it is a gift.

Happy to collaborate with @chickadee.in.a.tree again! This time on mini meditation altars. Light or dark wood (photo shows cherry and walnut), one soy wax tea light, and with or without a hanger and clip to attach a photo or mindfulness intention. Altars perfect on tabletop or hung. $45 plus HST each... Made-to-order. Please give 2 weeks notice if it is a gift. Thank you for looking!

SOLD! We delivered this beautiful custom device holder yesterday! This one was created out of walnut and cherry and featured a scripted H along with a nifty wooden piece attached at the back to slide in behind devices when bulky phone cases are removed. Amazonite and Smoky Quartz beads were also attached to absorb electro-magnetic pollution from devices and ground the user. ... While this exact one is already sold, a holder like this with multiple woods and custom features is $50 plus HST and requires 2 weeks advance time for building. DM us for more information or to place your order!

Amazing to see one of our custom cutting boards being put to great use this weekend!

When COVID hit, we went inside. Mentally, emotionally, and ACTUALLY inside our home, shop, and forest. We took time to look at what was not working for us. We are still looking. And making changes for our family and ourselves as individuals. We have always tried to do what we could to keep our work aligned with our hearts and values, but we can do more. The construction and renovation industry has a looooong way to go, and we have felt overwhelmed and lost at what more we co...uld do to help others and our planet while providing the high quality work we are so proud of within the system available to us. Through reflection, it seems the more we can do is actually LESS. Less commitments, less busy-ness, less stress. More time to focus on our clients, stay organized, and express ourselves creatively. Less of the same and more space for new opportunities. More time to grow. To connect. To love. In the past 3 months, we have connected with our own beautiful property more than in the entire past 13 years we've been here. We have both had time and space to explore some creative ideas that had been on the back-burner for years. We are thoughtfully preparing and cooking food without the usual meal rush and Jes' associated hanger. (Those who get it GET IT!) We are connected to our boys' learning in a whole new way. Our cats have never been so snuggled!!! The response to the creative shop ideas we have posted has been so positive! Thank you to everyone who shared, commented, and ordered cutting boards, charcuterie boards, raised gardens, tablet stands, and wooden jewelry!!! And all of the same for the new Darstar extension: Chickadee in a Tree. These new projects have given us a new avenue for connecting with others and being able to give back to our community. This is finally bringing our grand ideas of Darstar Gives into a sphere we can manage. Bigger is not always better in the realm of our work. Ironically, though, the smaller acts really feel bigger. There is space for curiosity, exploration, and joy when other areas of life are not drained. Our hearts are able to expand, and we have some space to enjoy it. Thank you for sharing in the ongoing journey.

Cutting and charcuterie boards are a new-found creative expression at Darstar. Something Darby has wanted to tackle for years, and only recently had the time to devote to exploring. All of our boards are completed with rubber feet and 2 treatments of Canadian-made food-grade finish. Now that regular renovation work has resumed, these items will continue to be in production and will be posted as available. If there is an item you would like custom-made, please note we will need at least 4 weeks lead time to guarantee completion by your date. Contact us for pricing. Continue to stay safe and healthy! @ Darstar Carpentry Inc.

Another clever way to garden! This was the idea of a lovely family member, and Darby made it happen! Re-using her old bins in an inventive new way!

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More gift items from the shop! Device stands: useful and customizable! @ Darstar Carpentry Inc.

We were so happy to be able to build this new deck for our clients and neighbours just in time for Spring!

Outdoor kitchen pieces are a cool way to make your outdoor space comfortable, convenient, and more functional. Why not make them custom to match colours and materials on your home and around the backyard? This new home for a porch mini-fridge features a granite top that the client had. Entire box is waterproof and fits the style of their outdoor space perfectly!

Garden beds just in time for spring planting! Raised and ground heights! First pic (raised) features cedar on the inside to keep veggies that will be planted inside safe for eating. Outsides can be pressure treated or paintable materials. Contact us with your ideas and unique needs!

What a start to Spring! While restrictions were still in place, we pre-fab built this custom pergola in our shop as per a drawn design from our awesome client. We are in love with its simple lines, but funky feel! We delivered and installed with minimized client contact, and her new patio is ready for warmer weather! The pre-fab process was awesome, so keep an eye out for more like this from Darstar! And contact us with your ideas!

Some gifts we were honoured to create this Mothers Day! Using new techniques and skills to show love for Moms has felt amazing.

UPDATE: SOLD! We have an unclaimed charcuterie/serving board! Need a last-minute gift for Mom? This board is a combination of ash and cherry and features black metal handles and rubber feet. It measures approx. 9.5 x 17 x 0.5 inches. The feet raise it up off the table 0.5 inches. It has been treated twice with food safe wax. $75 including HST.... Private message us to claim this beauty and arrange FREE local porch delivery! Sorry, we can only delivery between Cobourg - Campbellford - Belleville areas. #customcarpentry #darstarcarpentry #charcuterieboard #brightonontario #brightonon #quintewest #bellevilleontario #campbellfordontario #cobourgontario #colborne #cramahe #northumberlandcounty

This bad boy came out of the shop last week for a special Marvel fan. Absolutely loved creating this piece of art!!

Check out this beauty!! 24W x 72L x 36H Cedar and pressure treated lumber Planter box for a special friend. Will do custom sizes and shapes. PM us for prices

Hello to our Darstar Family! We hope you are all safe and healthy and as connected as possible with your loved ones. We have been fortunate to all stay healthy in our home. Walks in the woods, wrestling matches, copious games of UNO, and now helping the boys with virtual distance learning have added so much to our days. We are also working in the shop on ideas and passions that have been ruminating for a long time. We are grateful for this time to be slower and more in touch ...with our creativity. So many of you sent positive and loving comments when we posted the beautiful cutting board that Darby created, so THANK YOU! He is fulfilling some orders and will post pieces to share and purchase as they are created. Jessica has been developing a new arm to our Darstar umbrella: Chickadee in a Tree. Jewelry and Meditation Pieces using the beauty and power of nature. We have been working collaboratively on some of the pieces, with more to come! Please like and follow this new project, and share with anyone in your world who may be interested. www.facebook.com/Chickadeeinatree

Need a gift for your incredible Mom for Mothers Day? Check out this beautiful cutting board that came out of the shop today! (And check out the beautiful dude who made it...your Mom cant have him though ). This one is end-grain maple and measures approx 18x12 inches and 1 1/4 inch thick. DM us for prices and custom orders. No shipping available right now with the self-isolation, but we offer free porch delivery in Brighton and Quinte West. @ Darstar Carpentry Inc.

We are are not in your homes, but we are in our shop!!! Give us your ideas, and we will see what we can do! Check out this customer-designed cabinet we just completed!

It just got even easier to pay Darstar! Now accepting credit card and direct payments through Paypal in addition to the ever-popular e-transfer!

This time away from clients homes has provided Darby some time we never seemed to find after-hours to develop our shop building space! Do you have any custom wood projects, furniture repairs, etc. that need doing? Weve also been blessed with friends putting in orders now for custom wood Christmas gifts. Bring us your creative ideas! DM, call/text Darby at 613-921-1179, or email [email protected] to discuss your needs and to make safe drop off/pick up arrangements.

Sending love out from our home to yours! Self-isolation is not easy. We are unable to be out interacting with our treasured clients and building partners, creating the beautiful relationships and spaces we so appreciate. However, time with these 2 has been wonderful. We are so fortunate to all be healthy and together. We have close friends who are not sharing this fortune right now, and we send them strength and light as they navigate the worry and uncertainty. And we thank ...everyone in essential services for all they are doing and sacrificing for the benefit of our entire community. We have so many skills and abilities that could be of use right now, so we want to invite anyone local to contact us if there are carpentry services we could provide within our shop space. Any furniture repairs, custom woodworking, or anything else that you could use our services for, please DM us and we can arrange for you to drop off pieces or us to pick up without having human contact (though we will be visualizing hugs!). Please share! And everyone stay safe and keep our community safe.

Wanted to introduce you to our ENSS Co-Op student for the next few months! Welcome to the team, Brayden!

So proud of this local group! We are happy to help our with their trivia night in support of the ENSS Garden of Hope and Terry Fox Fundraising as a whole!

Loving this backsplash we installed last month! Glass tiles, edging, and grout purchased by our client through Coles Timber Mart in Brighton. - -... - - #darstarcarpentry #husbandandwifeteam #customcarpentry #creative #renovations #customtile #customtilebacksplash #kitchentiles #backsplash #glasstile #kitchendesign #soulwork #carpenters #womenintrades #smallbusiness #familybusiness #shoplocal #redesign #homeupdate #brightonontario #brightonon See more

Tile and wood, living in perfect harmony! First pic shows parts of a custom tub surround where the subway tile walls and glass tile niche worked so well with wood wall accents outside the tub space (which were later painted white by the client). Second pic is a custom fireplace we did with cultured stone and a rustic wood mantel. ... - - - - - #darstarcarpentry #husbandandwifeteam #customcarpentry #creative #renovations #customtile #customtiletubsurround #subwaytile #whitedesign #tileandwood #customfireplace #rusticfireplace #soulwork #carpenters #womenintrades #smallbusiness #familybusiness #shoplocal #redesign #homeupdate #brightonontario #brightonon See more

FLOORS! We all have them, so let's make them flow! We work with all types and styles of tile, vinyl, and composite flooring, and we actually LOVE the custom spaces and projects that typical renovations provide. Anything that lets our creative juices and problem solving skills flow is welcome! We handle removal of old, laying of underlayment and flooring itself, finishing (any trim, caulking, etc. that may be required), and final cleaning. To schedule your free consultation ap...pointment, DM us, call/text 613-921-1179, or email [email protected]. - - - - - #darstarcarpentry #husbandandwifeteam #customcarpentry #creative #renovations #soulwork #carpenters #womenintrades #smallbusiness #familybusiness #shoplocal #redesign #homeupdate #customfloors #tilefloors #brightonontario #brightonon See more

If you can dream it, we can make it happen. Just look at a few of our past favourite custom tile bathroom projects! Inside the shower, there can be permanent seats, niches, corner shelves, lighting, and various types of drain features. Outside the shower, we can build recessed spaces or install cabinets for towel and other storage, tile can be continued out from the shower walls and/or floors to add to the flow, and there is also the option of tile baseboard. Just SO MANY way...s you can make a bathroom YOURS! And the bathrooms chosen above show some of the variety of colour, texture, and overall feel that are possible. To book a free consultation for your custom tile project, DM us, call/text 613-921-1179, or email [email protected]. - - - - - #darstarcarpentry #husbandandwifeteam #customcarpentry #creative #renovations #customtile #customtileshower #niche #tilerspride #soulwork #carpenters #womenintrades #smallbusiness #familybusiness #shoplocal #redesign #homeupdate #brightonontario #brightonon

If you have been following us for a while, you probably know how much we LOVE to build new bathrooms for our clients! Taking the space back to the studs, insulating and waterproofing properly, installaing and repairing drywall, building custom showers or tub surrounds, installing flooring and vanities, finishing, and cleaning the room are the full-gambit of bathroom renovation services we provide. In addition, we coordinate with local building department and trusted, licensed... sub-trades as needed so that our clients have one contact: US! And it is our preferred practise to stay with one project until it is complete, so you can look forward to our shining faces present until the project is complete. To arrange a free bathroom consultation, DM us, call/text 613-921-1179 or email [email protected]. - - - - - #darstarcarpentry #husbandandwifeteam #customcarpentry #creative #renovations #bathroom #customtile #customtileshower #soulwork #carpenters #womenintrades #smallbusiness #familybusiness #shoplocal #redesign #homeupdate #brightonontario #brightonon

Backsplash, anyone??? The backsplash is a relatively small renovation project that can radically change the look of your kitchen, while also adding an easy-to-clean surface to reduce countertop critters and protect the backing drywall from water and hot food/oil damage. To arrange a free backsplash consultation, DM us, call/text 613-921-1179, or email [email protected].... - - - - - #darstarcarpentry #husbandandwifeteam #customcarpentry #creative #renovations #kitchen #backsplash #customtile #tilerspride #soulwork #carpenters #womenintrades #smallbusiness #familybusiness #shoplocal #redesign #homeupdate #brightonontario #brightonon @ Darstar Carpentry Inc. See more

Happy Holidays from Darstar Carpentry! Warm wishes from the 4 of us to everyone who touches our lives and helps our family, business, and community to thrive. We hope each of you can find love and light in this season.

This Monday feels like progress! Stay tuned as we convert this garage into a warm, bright space!

Tile repairs can be like taking apart and then putting back together a finicky, fragile, 3D puzzle. Luckily, this is a creative strength we both share! This time, we worked together to take it apart and then Jessica put it back together. Luckily, there were some old tiles in a basement closet, saved for 30 years for JUST this occasion! And even luckier still, our determined client searched and searched and was able to find a grout that matches better than we could have ever a...nticipated. To say we are pleased with this result doesnt cut it. We are over the moon, and our happy client is a major part of that! (Please excuse the different lighting in the before and after pics. It IS the same room!) @ Brighton, Ontario