Xander & Xane Artisan Design

Xander & Xane Artisan Design works out of Georgetown, Texas as carpenters who focus on custom wood projects for local homes. They handle jobs that call for both old-school joinery and newer methods to shape pieces that fit the house exactly. Their main work centers on building fireplaces and accent walls that stand up to daily use while looking right in Texas homes. Georgetown sits between rolling hills and growing neighborhoods, so these carpenters often deal with requests for built-ins that match existing trim or add storage without taking over a room. Homeowners around here need work that holds up through hot summers and the occasional cold snap without cracking or shifting.

They cut and fit wood for fireplace surrounds that include mantels, surrounds, and sometimes built-in shelving on either side. Accent walls get the same treatment with tongue-and-groove boards, floating shelves, or paneling that runs floor to ceiling in living rooms or entryways. The crew measures on site, builds the frames in their shop, then installs everything with attention to how the grain lines up and how the finish will take the local humidity. Jobs usually start with a walk-through to mark stud locations and note any electrical or plumbing that runs behind the wall. Once the pieces are cut, they sand, stain or paint on site, and make final adjustments so doors or outlets still line up straight.

Georgetown carpenters see plenty of calls for fireplace upgrades because many homes here have basic builder-grade mantels that look plain once the family moves in. Wood can swell or shrink with the temperature swings between summer and winter, so solid fastening and proper sealing matter more than flash. Customers in the area tend to notice when the work stays square after a year and when the finish does not peel near the heat source. That steady attention to fit and finish shows up in the reviews for speed on install day, clean job sites, and prices that stay in line with the scope. DIRT Score 4.15 from 15 reviews on Finds.

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“I can't recommend Ken enough! He is an incredibly talented designer who specializes in stunning accent walls and fireplaces, but his skills don't stop there—he's also an excellent handyman who can handle a wide range of projects around the house. From start to finish, Ken goes above and beyond to bring your vision to life. His attention to detail, creativity, and work ethic are unmatched. He listens to your ideas, offers helpful suggestions, and ensures the final result exceeds your expectations. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about the quality of their work and the satisfaction of their clients, Ken is your guy!”

“I highly recommend Ken as a handyman! He’s experienced in a variety of tasks and always does excellent work. Ken is great at communicating, arrives on time, and offers reasonable pricing for his services. If you're looking for someone reliable and skilled, Ken is your go-to!”

“Ken is an UNBELIEVABLY amazing “jack of all trades..” and has helped me with everything from simple wall patch and repair to building huge / complex pieces of furniture flawlessly. He is responsive, punctual, kind and efficient. Ken is a family man and can be trusted to do what he says he going to do.. All in all.. you won’t go wrong when doing business with Xander & Xane Artisan Design!!”

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Ken is reliable, skilled, great communications, prompt, and hard working compiling to a lethal combination of professionalism. It was a pleasure having him work on our fireplace. We absolutely love it!”

“Highly recommend Ken - he does superb work, meticulous, clean, great listener , organized and fair with his prices. He painted all rooms in my house and was patient while I chose colors and had great opinions.”