Sterling Woodworks

Sterling Woodworks handles cabinet work out of Waco, Texas. Blake Loree runs the operation and focuses on custom cabinets along with furniture pieces. The crew builds kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, built-ins, custom closets, and full installations for both homes and businesses. They also handle cabinet refacing and larger wood projects like tables and chairs made to order.

Homeowners have brought them jobs such as custom wood shelves in a specific space, a full set of kitchen cabinets with new doors and a wrap-around unit around appliances, plus added storage like file drawers and shelves. Other projects include a coffee bar, high-end European style kitchen cabinets, a bathroom vanity from basic measurements, built-in bookcases with stained tops, a kitchen chair from a fallen tree, bookshelves, and even an eight-foot engraved sign. Blake and his crew, including Hudson on some jobs, turned rough ideas into finished pieces that fit the space and met the original vision.

They keep in touch during every step, answer follow-up questions, and deliver on the dates they set. Work covers Waco and greater central Texas, with delivery available to spots like Austin for a set fee. Reviewers note fair prices, clear talks on schedules, and solid results that stay within budget. The team shows up prepared and handles changes without extra headaches.

All the feedback rates the work at the top level. People point to the clean joints, strong finishes, and how the pieces hold up in daily use. The same notes come up about steady communication and how the crew treats each job like it matters.

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“We are so pleased with the way our custom wood shelves turned out. We had a rough idea of what we wanted in this space and Blake made it happen. Very professional. Fair prices. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants high quality work done on their next project.”

“Sterling Woodworks did an amazing job building us custom cabinets and coffee bar! We truly love it and the craftsmanship was outstanding. Customer service and care was top notch! I will always highly recommend Blake and his crew. Great work, guys - definitely 5 ⭐️”

“As an interior designer, I was searching for someone who could deliver truly high-end, European-style cabinetry for a luxury kitchen. After speaking with several companies in Houston, I couldn’t find anyone who could execute the level of craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail I was looking for—until I found Blake. From the very beginning, Blake was easy to work with. He was responsive, collaborative, and genuinely invested in bringing the design vision to life. His team was professional, skilled, and took great pride in their work. What really stood out was his attention to detail and willingness to provide thoughtful recommendations. Before any work was executed, he prepared detailed shop drawings, ensuring every element was carefully planned and aligned with the design intent. The finished kitchen exceeded expectations. The quality of the cabinetry and craftsmanship is exceptional, and my clients are absolutely thrilled with the outcome. It’s rare to find someone who can consistently deliver this level of quality on a luxury project. I highly recommend Blake to anyone looking for premium custom cabinetry. I will absolutely be referring future clients to him and look”

“I can’t say enough good things about Blake and the amazing sign he created for my client! I wanted a closing gift that was more than just a gift, I wanted it to be intentional, personal, and something they could enjoy in their new home for years to come. Blake absolutely nailed it. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were outstanding, and the finished sign was exactly what I envisioned. If you’re looking for someone who can take an idea and turn it into something truly special, I highly recommend Blake. Thank you for helping me make my client’s gift memorable!”

“Blake is amazing at what he does! He was incredibly detailed, thorough, and kind throughout the entire process. His craftsmanship and professionalism truly stood out, and the finished cabinets exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Sterling Woodworks for anyone looking for beautiful, high-quality cabinetry!”

“Very professional and a pleasure to work with. The bookshelves and painting are very high quality and the job was completed in a timely manner. We will definitely call on Sterling Woodworks again for our next project. Thank you Blake.”

“Blake and team were amazing to work with! Lots of communication, very professional and true to his word. Craftsmanship and quality of work exceeded our expectations. Thank you :) Looking forward to our next project together.”

“Amazing service from Blake and his team! I came to him with a vision and he made it come to life. He custom built a bench nook in our kitchen with storage in the benches. Clean, professional work. We are excited for any custom built woodworks we may have in the future because we now have a reputable company to call! Thank you, Blake and team!”

“The highly skilled professionals at Sterling Woodworks recently built a beautiful kitchen chair for us out of a tree that had fallen in my front yard. Their craftsmanship exceeds any expectations I could have imagined! This chair is now the centerpiece of our kitchen. When visitors come to our house, we have a really unique personal story to share with them. My wife has known Blake his entire life and knowing his hands created this chair makes it so much more special. We could not be happier with this experience! I highly recommend Sterling Woodworks for their superb craftsmanship, integrity, courtesy and professionalism. They are the kind of people I would want to work for me, if I owned a business. Many thanks to the employees of Sterling Woodworks for taking such good care of our needs. You truly exceed expectations! Respectfully, Kenneth”

“Sterling Woodworks does incredible work. True craftsmanship — you can see the attention to detail in every joint and finish. They were professional, communicated clearly on timelines, and delivered exactly what we envisioned, on budget. If you want quality custom woodwork in Waco, these are your guys. ⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Sterling Woodworks did a fantastic job with my kitchen. I couldn’t be happier with the results. Selecting the solid maple countertop is the best investment I’ve ever made! All upper cabinets have new doors. Everything else was torn out and replaced. They built a wrap-around for the refrigerator and stove. They replaced a built-in buffet with a floor to ceiling unit that is fantastic, including a broom closet, 2 file drawers, 3 other drawers and 8 shelves on either side of the middle floor-to-ceiling cabinet. Throughout the process, Blake and his crew made certain that I was pleased. The few “oopses ” along the way were my fault, but everything turned out great! Thank you, Blake and company!”

“Amazing quality of work in great people to get along with! You cannot go wrong using Sterling for custom cabinetry. Top notch stuff here! Hard to find cabinet builders of this quality in Waco Texas but Sterling provides!”

“I get the privilege to eat 3 meals a day on the beautiful table hand crafted by sterling woodworks, and to sit in the hand turned and carved Windsor chairs with bevels that batch the ones on the table. Sterling woodwork is my go to for anything sturdy, beautiful, and craftsman made!”

“We truly appreciate working with professionals like Blake. The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail they bring to every project using our coatings is impressive. It’s clear they take pride in their work and in delivering high-quality finishes for their clients. We’re proud to support contractors who represent the industry at this level.”

“We work with a lot of trades, and Sterling Woodworks is one of the best. Blake’s custom cabinetry is precise, clean, and built the right way. I highly recommend contacting Blake for any of your custom cabinetry needs!”

“I have a wooden sign business and had the opportunity to make an 8 ft engraved sign. The CNC I own is 4 ft. So I needed a bigger CNC. I called Mr. Loree to see if he would be willing to help me and without hesitation, he said, “Yes, of course!” He ordered the wood and engraved the file I gave him that very same week. Mr. Loree and Hudson were so incredibly nice and did exactly what I needed them to do in order for me to complete my part of finishing the sign. He and Hudson did an AMAZING job and I’m beyond grateful!!”

“We commissioned a custom bathroom vanity from Blake and his team. a) we had no idea what we were doing and b) basically all we provided Blake was an inspo pic and measurements. He was incredibly patient with us and asked all the right clarifying follow up questions. A few weeks later we had an absolutely stunning custom piece that turned out better than we could have imagined (we liked it better than the original photo we sent him!). He was happy to deliver to Austin for a reasonable fee and the piece was well wrapped and installed with care. Blake will be our first and only call for custom furniture in the future. Stand up guy, true craftsman, fair prices.”

“The entire experience with Sterling was top level. They completed beautiful built-in bookcases with stained Alder countertops on time and on budget, the shop painted finish is outstanding as well. Can’t say enough, just hire them and you will not be sorry!”

“Blake and sterling woodworks are incredible. Highly recommend. They do awesome custom cabinetry work and went above and beyond.”

“I’m a huge fan of Blake and Sterling Woodworks as they are true woodworking professionals, and brought a dream to life in creating our white oak home cabinets. They are easy to work with and bring great ideas with a wealth of wisdom to the table. I recommend them to anyone looking for cabinets in the area and or other woodworking needs and wants.”