Exceptionally Crafted Custom Doors & Millwork

Project Insights

 

With every project comes a story of design decisions, material choices, and the craft required to bring it all together. This page offers a closer look at recent work and the thinking behind the build.


 

Rustic walnut interior door in production at Rockwood Door & Millwork, showing handcrafted panel details for a South Dakota mountain-modern residence.

Interior Doors For A Mountain-Modern Home

Custom rustic walnut doors and millwork balance mountain character with refined craftsmanship.

 

 

Custom white oak basement door with diagonal plank design crafted by Rockwood Door & Millwork for a restored pre-war Cleveland home.

A Basement Door Recreated in White Oak

A faithful recreation of a century-old door, built to preserve the home’s original character.

 

 

Custom painted Sipo wood entry door with pyramid panels and brass hardware crafted by Rockwood Door & Millwork in collaboration with Blue Ladder Studio.

Details Shine On Custom Front Door

A custom entry defined by geometry, craftsmanship, and collaboration. Where every line, finish, and fitting came together in perfect form.

 

 

Final installed pass-through pool house window with clean white finish and folding glass panels, designed by Rockwood.

Precision in a Poolside Pass-Through

What looks like a simple folding window was shaped by smart hardware, fine-tuned CAD, and field-tested installation.

 

 

Off-the-shelf standard interior doors leaning against a wall in a construction setting—highlighting the difference between mass-produced doors and the custom craftsmanship offered by Rockwood Door & Millwork.

What Makes A Custom Door Worth It?

Not every door needs to be bespoke—but when it does, Rockwood brings detail, durability, and purpose-built design.

 

 

Custom-crafted White Oak entry doors on the historic Metro at Indianola high school.

Reproduction Doors for a Historic School

Rockwood built doors that respect Indianola’s legacy while supporting the demands of a modern STEM high school.

 

 

Water droplets on finished exterior wood door surface, showing water resistance and durable finish—highlighting best practices for weatherproof wood doors.

The Anatomy of a Durable Door

From species selection to finish maintenance, these are the decisions that give wood doors staying power.

 

 

Stained glass transom window above historic courthouse doors at Perry County Courthouse in Ohio restored by Rockwood Door.

Doors That Honor A 130 Year History

Rockwood helped upgrade this historic courthouse with custom doors designed for longevity, security, and architectural integrity.

 

 

Finished curved ceiling millwork in Red Oak at the Athletic Club of Columbus, featuring custom moulding and radius-cut beams fabricated by Rockwood.

Ahead Of The Curve With Custom Millwork

Matching new millwork to a historic curved staircase meant laser templating, custom knives, and a bit of on-site problem-solving.

 

 

Rockwood Cleveland

The Best Wood For Exterior Doors

Selecting the perfect hardwood for your exterior door involves more than aesthetics—it’s a critical decision affecting durability, performance, and long-term value.

 

 

An Arched Door Celebrates Classic Design

See how a custom African Mahogany archway was built to honor the architecture of a historic stone church—down to the grain direction and curve of the transom.

 

 

Sketch Face Veneer Doors Offer Simple Beauty

Made for a modern residence near Washington, DC, these sketch face veneer doors feature diamond-matched Rift Sawn White Oak—bringing warmth, depth, and quiet precision to a refined space.

 

stave lumber doors

A Hidden Detail Inside Durable Doors

Stave core doors are engineered to last through humidity, temperature swings, and daily wear without warping or cracking. Here’s how the hidden construction makes all the difference.

 

Rockwood project manager discussing custom architectural door specifications in the Millersburg, Ohio workshop, highlighting attention to complex detail.

An Inside Look At Our Operations

Creating custom doors for luxury projects requires more than a keen eye for design—it demands precision, expertise, and the ability to navigate complex requirements seamlessly.

 

Close-up of raw pecky cypress wood showing natural voids and rich grain detail, selected by Rockwood Door & Millwork for custom doors in Millersburg, Ohio.

A Rustic Wood Rises To Luxury

Blending refined design with rustic character, Rockwood’s custom Pecky Cypress doors bring out the unique beauty of natural wood while ensuring durability and privacy—perfectly tailored for a high-end residence.

 

Close-up of white oak wood door with precision-set brass inlay, crafted by Rockwood Door & Millwork in Millersburg, Ohio for a luxury interior application.

Oak and Brass – A Perfect Fit For Custom Doors

Custom white oak doors with seamless brass inlays showcase precision and artistry, blending contemporary style with timeless detail to elevate the vision of a luxury designer-build.

 

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At Rockwood, we listen first, ask questions, and then create custom pieces that fit your needs. Ready to get started?