South Plank House..

About South Plank House

South Plank House is a family owned and operated business.

I'm Tristen, and together with my husband, David and his brother, Jose we own and operate South Plank House.

After furnishing our own home with my refinished finds, I decided I could try my hand at turning my love of refinishing furniture into a little side hustle. And soon that side hustle grew so that my hubby could switch to part time work and work with  me. This added a whole new element to our furniture. Not only could I refinish the pieces, but my super handy husband did repairs, removed tops, and made new tops for tables and dressers.

Our first big score was on a Saturday morning, we traveled to an estate sale in Pine Island New York and landed so much furniture there was barely room for us in the van! The sale was on South Plank Road. I said to the hubs, "What a great name that would be for a business. South Plank House." I was half joking, but I couldn't get the name out of my head. It just made perfect sense. We are from the South....we added planks to the tops of furniture to make farmhouse inspired styles...and it was stuff for your house.  After bouncing around in my head for a few weeks, my husband came home to business cards with the name "South Plank House" and that was it.

We became South Plank House.

After less than a year, we expanded into offering custom made dining tables.  Well, needless to say, it went well! We sold that table within a week, and got requests for more. My husband was able to immediately quit his part-time job and build full time. That's how fast the orders were pouring in! 

Soon our talented brother-in-law, José brought his knowledge of cabinetry, millwork and remodeling to South Plank House and we now focus on custom kitchens, built-ins, cabinet refacing, countertops and millwork....but don't be surprised if you request a custom quote for one of those projects and hear me say, "Would you like to add a dining table to that!" :-) You'd be surprised at how many people say, "Yes!"

We are thankful to have not just started a business that allows us to work together as a family with friends and still have time for more important things, but allows us to meet so many wonderful clients who have trusted us with building a piece for their home so they can make memories with their families.  We are truly a customer-focused small business, and proud of the impeccable customer service record we have.

 Meet "The Bros!"

To say these two enjoy working together is an understatement! When we come to install you can make a game out of counting how many times you hear these two call  each other "Bro!" But everything is better when it's made with love, right? 

David is a self taught master woodworker and excels at construction. He has an eye for detail which allows him to masterfully replicate inspiration photos without even making plans. He has honed his craft through careful study of carpentry and joinery techniques and deepened his knowledge and understanding of wood types and behaviors to develop a keen sense of structural integrity and beauty in his work.

José is a master craftsman and cabinet maker. He brings an unmatched blend of creativity and expert precision to every project! José has dedicated years to perfecting his skills, focusing on the intricacies of carpentry and construction. His strength lies in problem-solving unique spaces and ensuring high quality workmanship and attention to detail on every project.

Together, their expertise in elevating interiors with quality craftsmanship, design and functionality is unmatched.

Our Mission

Our story starts with our family and ends with yours….

We come from a family of woodworkers. Beginning with our great grandpa down to our dad, they built everything from entire houses to small furniture and everything in between.

But our drive to construct stunning interiors is fueled by more than just four generations of woodworking traditions - as dedicated parents, family is at the heart of why we created this business. 

The details in your home matter. They make it personal to your family. They hold memories. They start and carry traditions. It’s where you gather for happy occasions, and sometimes sad occasions, it’s where you’ll have noisy game nights, and quiet chats over coffee while the kids are still sleeping. You’ll celebrate there, share tears there, and make hard decisions there. 

Our mission is to provide expertly handcrafted and beautiful spaces to foster communication, connection, and strengthen family bonds.

By honing our construction techniques, ever expanding our design knowledge, and learning from good ol’ experience, we've formed a business based on cherished moments with family that allows us to provide a space families can enjoy for a lifetime!

We are dedicated to crafting tables with both artistic quality and moral integrity, always keeping in mind the families behind each order.

After all, what makes our most cherished possessions precious to us is those little intangible moments in life that happen around them.

We’re honored you chose South Plank House.

From our family to yours,

South Plank House