Family Connection Gives Furniture Designer a Head Start Two brothers on opposite sides of the country use their individual talents -- one for furniture design, one for woodworking -- to build a successful furniture collection. By Margie Melaniphy

Industry Contacts - The Essence of Cabinetmaking: A Boston-area cabinetmaker utilizes a wealth of woodworking contacts and industry associations to keep his business growing strong. - September

Giant toys devised by Watson Construction's custom craftsmen enliven a stay-and-play retail store.

Growing Pains Lead to Success: With some lessons learned the hard way, Seabrook Classics quickly got up-to-speed in designing, building and selling distinctive furniture. - May 2002

Cross-Country Woodworking: Onsite's architectural millwork is made in Illinois, shipped to Georgia and installed throughout the country. - April

Broadening Design Possibilities: Open architecture and strategic linking partnerships help cabinet builders create without compromise. - February 2004

Architectural Millwork & Overall Winner

Furniture-Grade Cabinetry Keeps Repeat Business Coming: Stusser Woodworks offers top-quality casework and a wide selection of in-stock veneers to Seattle-area designers and architects. - September 2001

Perseverance Achieves a Goal: Matt and Adam Steckley make their dream of creating an eco-sensitive furniture line come true. - October

Vintage in Name and in Deed: A Nashville company uses modern technology to preserve woodworking traditions. - March