Expert custom millwork services for Manhattan homes and businesses
Custom millwork in Manhattan adds architectural detail and functional beauty that mass-produced alternatives simply cannot match — built-in bookshelves, wainscoting, crown molding, coffered ceilings, and architectural paneling. Lion Construction Management designs and installs custom millwork crafted to your specifications. Our mill shop and finishing teams produce everything from floor-to-ceiling library walls and fireplace surrounds to custom radiator covers and window seats — all finished on-site to achieve seamless integration with your home's existing architecture.
Working in Manhattan means tight spaces, vertical logistics, and zero tolerance for disruption. We coordinate freight elevator reservations, manage material staging in buildings with no storage, protect common-area hallways and lobbies, and sequence trades to minimize noise during restricted hours. Our superintendents and project managers understand the protocols of Manhattan high-rises — from lobby protection to post-construction common-area restoration — because we do this every day.
Raised panel, flat panel, shaker, and board-and-batten wall treatments custom milled and installed to transform any room.
Period-appropriate or contemporary profiles — from ornate classical crown to clean modern lines — milled to specification and installed with seamless joints.
Architectural ceiling treatments that add depth, dimension, and character to living rooms, dining rooms, offices, and master bedrooms.
Custom bookcases, entertainment centers, window seats, mudroom storage, and display cabinets designed to fit your exact space.
Custom wood or stone-and-wood fireplace surrounds — from traditional carved mantels to minimalist modern designs.
Column casings, pilasters, rosettes, corbels, and specialty millwork that add the finishing touches to any high-end interior.
We take precise field measurements, review design intent with your architect or designer, and develop detailed shop drawings for approval.
Millwork is fabricated in our partner shops using premium hardwoods and engineered substrates, with factory finishing for a flawless result.
Expert installers fit each piece with precision, ensuring tight joints, level reveals, and seamless integration with existing architecture.
Final sanding, caulking, painting or staining, and touch-up ensures every piece looks perfect and is protected for years of use.
Custom craftsmanship projects in Manhattan require careful coordination between our mill shop, your building's management, and on-site installation teams. After design approval and detailed measurements, fabrication begins in our shop — typically 3-5 weeks depending on complexity. Meanwhile, we coordinate delivery logistics with your building, scheduling freight elevator time and staging areas. Installation in Manhattan apartments demands precision and cleanliness — our finish carpenters work with drop cloths, HEPA vacuums, and building-approved adhesives and finishes. Expect daily cleanup and common-area protection throughout the installation. Lion Construction Management handles everything from initial measurement through final touch-up, including paint-grade finishing if your millwork is being painted on-site.
We install all types of custom millwork in Manhattan — wall paneling, wainscoting, crown molding, coffered ceilings, built-in cabinetry, fireplace surrounds, custom closets, and architectural trim. Whether you need period-accurate restoration or contemporary profiles, we deliver.
Custom millwork pricing in Manhattan depends on complexity, wood species, and scope. Simple wainscoting or crown molding projects may start around $5,000–$15,000, while full room paneling, coffered ceilings, or extensive built-ins can range from $25,000–$100,000+. We provide detailed proposals after reviewing your plans.
Yes. We regularly profile and replicate existing millwork in Manhattan's pre-war and historic buildings — matching wood species, profiles, and finishes so new work is indistinguishable from original details. This is especially important in landmark districts like the Upper East Side and Greenwich Village.
Timeline depends on scope — a single room of paneling or built-ins typically takes 3–6 weeks from measurement through completion, while whole-home millwork packages can take 8–16 weeks including fabrication time. We coordinate millwork scheduling with your overall renovation timeline.
Lion Construction Management provides custom millwork services throughout Manhattan, including Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Chelsea, SoHo, Tribeca, Greenwich Village, Financial District, Harlem, East Village, West Village, Murray Hill, Gramercy, Lower East Side, Hell's Kitchen. Whether you're in a pre-war co-ops or a new-construction property, our team delivers the same exceptional quality and attention to detail.