Brek Jacobson is a designer and craftsman in Kent, Ohio with over 20 years of professional experience. He studied Architecture at Miami University and fine furniture making at the renowned Krenov School in California.

Brek Jacobson

Work Principles

Craft that endures is not only constructed with skill, but maintains its aesthetic appeal over time. All too often “this year’s style” falls out of fashion rather quickly. By contrast, the understated details of a fine piece of woodworking reveal a more subtle beauty that has lasting intrigue.

Our lives may be hectic, but our surroundings should calm us. My designs promote this character with shaping that is understated, but crucial to a piece's stance in a room. Rather than ornamentation, I focus on proportion, line, functionality, grain and color to articulate the personality of my work. Wood as a material is uniquely precious and infinitely beautiful. There's no better way to honor it than to showcase its natural features and use it in a way that lasts.

 

Services

Kitchen/Bathroom Cabinetry

Unique Built-ins

One-of-a-kind Furniture

Cabinet & Full-size Doors

Mantels

Testimonials

J. Fisher: “We hired Brek sight unseen from the beautiful work featured on his website. He built us a custom designed mid-century modern bathroom vanity that is beyond perfection. Each grain of wood matches seemlessly from one drawer to another. He was on time, on budget and handled the installation perfectly. His work belongs in architectural digest and he is a true craftsman and artist. We cannot wait to work with him again. Thank you!”

B. Johnson: “We made the right choice with Jacobson Woodworks for our kitchen remodel. Brek is a true artist and a professional. Beginning with consultations, ideas and then plans every detail was discussed and carefully executed. The kitchen was completed in the time frame promised and far exceeded our expectations in all ways. We really appreciated Brek's pleasant personality and perfectionism. Loving our awesome kitchen Brek! And you built it!! Thank you!”

J. Carrick: “Brek built us an amazing large entertainment center for our basement. It is very well built. My wife and I can be very indecisive when making decor decisions and he was very helpful guiding us in the right direction. After installed the finished project looks amazing. If you are looking for custom woodworks definitely keep Brek on your list.”

A. Cleary: “We LOVE our piece from Brek. We knew we wanted something special for our entryway. We also recently bought a record player and knew the piece could grow with us and our collection through the years.We call it Brekredenza!”

D. White: “I had a vision for converting a spare bedroom to a media room and knew generally what I wanted the finished product to look like but no idea how I would get there….until I reached out to Brek Jacobson at Jacobson Wood Works! Brek was there for every step of the process from design ideas to wood selection and stains to final install and even an electronics consult! The process was seamless to me and the finished product was well beyond what we even thought was possible for the space. The craftsmanship and attention to detail have been admired by everyone who has seen the work and I would recommend Brek without hesitation. I hope to work with Brek again on a future project as the work is top notch and the ease of doing business uncommonly good.”

K. Polman: “Ten years ago Brek built for us a beautiful door for our home that is responsible for giving our house a distinctive elegance. Inside he built several cabinets which are still beautiful and perfectly functional. He also made a lovely unique table incorporating antique Spanish tiles that has added grace to our home. All his work has passed the test of time, both in quality and design. We highly recommend Brek's excellent and careful craftsmanship for any home project.”

J. Wilson: “Brek has created some wonderful pieces for us over the last four years. He created a cherry floating mantle for over our fireplace. He fabricated new cherry cabinet covers for our huge speaker/sound system, and the latest and greatest masterpiece was updating our 60 year old kitchen with custom built cherry cabinets. We decided not to stain the cabinets so they would age to a beautiful rich cherry over time. We're absolutely in love with the new kitchen! Brek is meticulous with his work, and he's met the challenges we've presented him with careful thought and persistence. Brek is a superb craftsman and an artist with wood as his medium. He's also one of the nicest people you'll ever meet!”

M. White: “Brek is excellent! He is a master at his craft. We have beautiful new bathroom cabinets that match our house perfectly! Thanks so much for working with us to build our vision!”

A. McMillan: “I cannot recommend Jacobson Woodworks enough! I was in need of new wood table tops for my coffee table and end tables but wasn’t sure if I could have my vision brought to life. Brek took the time to show me different samples of wood, stains and finishes and help me figure out what I was looking for. I am so happy with the finished product. The craftsmanship and quality is amazing! The pieces are now the new focal point of our family room. I have received many compliments and will definitely continue to refer people to Jacobson Woodworks!”