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Functionality Meets Design

Home Improvement and Custom Woodworking on a budget

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  • From our first custom built in bookshelf project to our most recent Oak dining set, we have cherished each custom project. We hope everyone loves their finished project from our workshop! Contact us to get a quote for your next custom piece!

  • Client questionnaire, one hour video call, design portfolio which includes mood board and budget breakdown, and continued support via email for questions.

    $250

  • This is a great service for homeowners or renters who desire a quick affordable full room facelift in your space. This service includes a video consultation call to discuss the desired outcomes of the space as well as the budget and timeline of the project. After the design install dates have been scheduled Isabel will get busy creating a mood board for the space, confirm the design plans with you and start sourcing the install materials and additional accessories needed to complete the space. Finally a 2-3 day install (timeline may vary based on size of project) will take place. This package is not intended for home renovations, more cosmetic and aesthetic makeovers. Sound like the right fit for you? Connect with Isabel NOW!

  • Want to always find the right piece, but don’t have an eye for design? Connect with Isabel and she can send you a list of items!

“Functionality and Design on a budget”

Life is all about making memories and creating moments that can be cherished for a lifetime, and we've always found that creating spaces and experiences that have your own special touch can make all the difference. But creating these moments doesn't have to be fancy or expensive, and we think that's where we've found our niche: helping people create beautiful spaces without breaking the bank. We can find ourselves so discouraged with trying to keep up with the most popular perfect Influencers, but what we noticed is that projects are messy and imperfect. We want to share every step of the DIY project!

Build it.

I'm a self-proclaimed professional thrifter, ice cream connoisseur, DIYer and I love to spend time outdoors! I am constantly changing or rearranging something in my home and love to take you with me on Instagram @bowens.builds! 

I thrive on the challenge of creating something JOYFUL, FUNCTIONAL (on a BUDGET) using all of my crazy ideas and a little bit of thrifty resourcefulness. -Isabel

About Us!

We met in 2019 after we had both moved to Greensboro, NC for work. After Isabel tricked Jake into a double date, the rest was history for our love story. You can find us outside whenever the weather permits us; either hiking, kayaking, fishing, camping, walking with our pup Zoey, and more! We love to try new restaurants and explore the world around us. When we stay in you can find us on our couch, arguing about what movie to watch for hours on end!

Jake works full time as an electrical engineer! He developed his love for woodworking in his childhood when he worked on projects with his dad! Jake loves to drink whiskey and smoke cigars when he is not working on our latest projects. His favorite brand is Dewalt and is constantly trying to buy new tools for the workshop!

Isabel owns her own wedding & event planning company (The Yellow Rose Weddings). She loves to craft, design, create, organize, rearrange and rearrange again. Growing up her dad had a large wood working shop that she learned her skills from. Meanwhile she learned all her crafting and thrifting tips and tricks from her mom. She loves Diet Coke and ice cream and is always pitching walking to their favorite ice cream shoppe, right down the road. 

Cass is our sassy 12 year old Bengal cat. She pretty much hates everyone but she loves to snuggle with us! She likes to adventure outdoors, but not too much. She is a spoiled princess thanks to Jake, but we love her dearly! When we have visitors, she wants to be the center of attention, yet does not want anyone to look at her or pet her. Cass loves to smell things, look out the screen windows, and watch us from her perch all day. Most importantly, she loves to snuggle under all the blankets and take long naps. 

Zoey is our energetic Border Husky puppy! She is super smart, extremally energetic, and very stubborn. Her favorite toys squeak and she loves to play frisbee and go on walks. She is the best shop help, because she cleans up all the wood scraps and turns it into mulch for us. At even the mention of her best friend, Lottie, she gets excited and runs around the house to look for her. Zoey's favorite activity is accompanying us to Lowes, because they always give her a treat at check out. Zoey wants to be best friends with every single person and dog she meets! 

Our team consists of all our family, friends, neighbors and more who are constantly in our corner supporting us. Whether it's Isabel's parents helping reupholster a tough chair or our friends coming over to unload and reload furniture, we are very thankful!