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View of an indoor cat enclosure with wooden framing, wire mesh walls, a sliding door, and carpeted platforms for cats to perch on.
A wooden staircase with railing inside a covered outdoor space, with a view of trees and a building outside through mesh screens.
A large flat-screen TV mounted on a dark gray paneled wall. Below the TV is a light wood cabinet with black legs and round black knobs. The floor is hardwood, and there is a light-colored rug with a subtle pattern.
A modern living room in Ames, Iowa with a dark gray paneled accent wall, a flat-screen TV displaying a logo that says 'Elmswick & Oak', a wooden sideboard, two potted plants in white pots, a standing lamp, and white ottoman.
Made in the midwest - Round wooden charcuterie board with metal accents on a speckled countertop.
A wooden side table with a single drawer and black metal hairpin legs.
Cat bed made to look like an old fashioned tv made of made of maple wood with a square cut-out door, two black circular knobs, and a slanted vent design on the lower right corner, standing on a small wooden stand against a plain white background.
A wooden desk with three computer monitors mounted on stands and a closed laptop on a stand, set against a wall with soundproofing foam panels.

FEATURED PRODUCTS

A wooden coffee table with a natural, irregular edge, showing visible tree rings and a small dark wood inlay in the center, placed in a room with a leather sofa and wooden furniture.

Live edge ash coffee table

📍Des Moines, IA

The client wanted a centerpiece that felt organic but still worked with their modern interior. We selected a wide ash slab with a natural live edge from a family tree they had previously cut down , paired it with forged trapezoid legs, and finished it with a hard-wearing finish that lets the grain speak for itself.

Wood: Ash | Base: Powder-coated Steel | Finish: Osmo Polyx-Oil

A wooden coffee table with a natural edge, displaying a decorative inlay of darker wood running lengthwise through the center. The tabletop has a polished finish, showcasing the natural grain and growth rings of the wood. In the background, a woodworking workshop is visible with workbenches, tools, and materials.
A large cross-section of a tree trunk with concentric growth rings, placed in a woodworking shop with equipment and tools in the background.
Living room with a brown leather sofa decorated with pillows and a white fluffy throw, a wooden coffee table with books, a piano covered with a fluffy white cover, a tripod, and a dark rug on wooden floor.
A round wooden dining table with a black crisscross metal base in a room with hardwood flooring, an area rug, a wall, a window, and a power outlet.

Round Walnut Dining Table

📍Ames, IA

The client needed a dining table that could seat up to six but still feel sculptural, something that worked as a centerpiece, not just furniture. We built a solid walnut top with a smooth, rounded edge and paired it with a custom powder-coated steel base featuring a twisted multi-leg design that draws the eye from every angle.

Practicality was just as important as aesthetics. The top unscrews from the base, so even though it's a substantial piece, you can break it down and get it through a door when you need to move it.

Wood: Black Walnut | Base: Powder-coated Steel | Finish: Rubio Monocoat | Seats: Up to 6

Close-up photograph of a wooden table with a natural finish, showing the grain and color variations of the wood. There is a handwritten signature in black ink with the words 'Elizabeth Pox' within a circle at the bottom of the image.
Close-up photograph of a wooden table with a natural finish, showing the grain and color variations of the wood. There is a handwritten signature in black ink with the words 'Elizabeth Pox' within a circle at the bottom of the image.
A large stack of light oak wood planks with visible wood grain and knots, placed on a display table ready to be worked on.
A round, polished wooden table on a workshop with tools and wood pieces in the background.

Cedar Catio and Covered Patio

📍Iowa

This was a full outdoor living build for both the family and their cats. At 37 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 9 feet tall, the structure divides into two connected spaces: a covered patio for the owners and a fully enclosed catio that takes up the larger portion of the footprint.

The catio side was built to give cats a real outdoor experience without any of the risk. Cedar framing and hardware cloth enclose the space, while the interior is packed with enrichment: multi-level walkways, a rope suspension bridge, wall-mounted perches, a grass-covered hideaway box, and a hammock hanging from the ceiling joists. Everything was designed and built from scratch to fit the specific yard and the specific cats.

Cedar was chosen for its natural resistance to moisture and insects, making it a smart long-term choice for a permanent outdoor structure in the Midwest.

Wood: Cedar | Size: 37’ x 8’ x 9’ | Type: Catio and Covered Patio

Partially constructed outdoor catio structure with wooden framing, wire mesh panels, and a concrete floor.
Construction workers building a wooden frame on the side of a house during daytime for a catio and covered patio in Iowa.
A wooden outdoor cat enclosure with multiple levels, small steps, and perches, surrounded by a wire mesh for safety, with trees visible outside.

“The craftsmanship on this cat house is incredible! We have always struggled with finding cat furniture that flows with the decor and furniture we have in our home and this is the perfect solution. ”

— CYNTHIA S., ELMSWICK & OAK CLIENT

A modern wooden speaker cabinet with a dark wood finish on the front and a light wood finish on the back, with an oval opening in the front.

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