Custom Carpentry & Wood Furniture in Playa del Carmen
Handcrafted woodwork from Mexican tropical hardwoods. Kitchens, closets, doors, pergolas, bathroom vanities, and custom furniture — built in our workshop, installed on site.
Carpentry Services
Kitchen Cabinetry
Custom kitchen cabinets, islands, pantry units. Solid wood or modern finishes. Soft-close hardware.
Doors & Frames
Entry doors, interior doors, sliding barn doors, pivot doors. Solid wood, carved, or minimalist designs.
Closets & Storage
Walk-in closets, built-in wardrobes, shelving systems, under-stair storage. Maximized for tropical homes.
Pergolas & Outdoor
Wooden pergolas, palapa frames, outdoor bars, deck construction, garden furniture, pool cabanas.
Custom Furniture
Dining tables, bed frames, bathroom vanities, desks, bookshelves. One-of-a-kind pieces.
Stairs & Railings
Floating stairs, wood-and-metal combos, handrails, decorative balusters.
Our Woods
We source directly from certified Mexican suppliers. These tropical hardwoods are naturally resistant to humidity, termites, and rot — perfect for the Riviera Maya climate:
| Wood | Character | Best For | Price Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tzalam | Dark rich brown, fine grain | Doors, cabinets, furniture | $$ |
| Machiche | Deep reddish-brown, very hard | Flooring, decks, stairs | $$$ |
| Parota (Huanacaxtle) | Golden with dramatic grain | Tables, counters, accent walls | $$ |
| Pino (Pine) | Light, versatile | Closets, shelving, painted pieces | $ |
| Cedar | Aromatic, insect-resistant | Closet interiors, outdoor furniture | $$ |
Pricing
Custom carpentry is priced per piece — based on wood type, dimensions, design complexity, and finish. We provide a detailed quote with sketches before production begins.
Request a Carpentry Quote
Tell us what you need — kitchen, doors, furniture, pergola. We'll send sketches and pricing.
Get Carpentry QuoteWhy Custom Carpentry vs. Store-Bought
- Exact fit — Mexican homes have non-standard dimensions. Store furniture rarely fits perfectly.
- Climate-appropriate wood — IKEA particleboard swells and warps in tropical humidity within months.
- Cost-effective — custom solid wood costs the same or less than imported furniture, and lasts 10× longer.
- Airbnb aesthetic — handcrafted tropical wood is what guests expect in the Riviera Maya. It photographs beautifully.
- Unique character — each piece is one-of-a-kind with natural wood grain patterns.
Free: Construction Cost Guide 2026
Real prices per m², land costs, permits, hidden fees. PDF from 196+ projects in the Riviera Maya.
Which timbers survive this climate, and where
Tzalam, chechén and chicozapote are dense regional hardwoods that behave well outdoors and age with character. Autoclave-treated pine is the economical option and acceptable when the treatment genuinely penetrates rather than coating the surface. Untreated pine outdoors is a mistake this climate punishes within a couple of seasons, between humidity and termites. Indoors the constraint relaxes, but stable, properly dried material still matters in a place where relative humidity sits high all year.
Kitchens and closets that survive humidity
The carcass decides the lifespan. Particleboard swells and never recovers; marine-grade ply or solid material does not. Hinges and runners should be stainless or high-quality coated, because ordinary hardware seizes here. Allow ventilation behind and beneath units, and avoid sealing a cabinet tightly against an external wall, which is how mould starts in a kitchen that is cleaned every day.
What we make
Kitchens, closets and dressing rooms, interior and entrance doors, stair treads and handrails, built-in furniture, pergolas, decks, ceilings and beams, and palapa structures in regional hardwood. Fabricated in the workshop and fitted on site, with finishing done under controlled conditions rather than in a dusty house.
Prices
Ranges for the Riviera Maya in 2026, made and installed. Material choice moves these more than complexity does.
| Item | Material | Cost 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen, linear metre | Marine ply, quality hardware | $8,000 – $18,000 MXN/m |
| Closet, linear metre | Marine ply, sliding or hinged | $6,000 – $13,000 MXN/m |
| Interior door | Solid or engineered | $6,000 – $16,000 MXN |
| Deck, tropical hardwood | Ventilated substructure | $2,500 – $4,200 MXN/m² |
| Pergola, tzalam | Stainless fixings | $3,500 – $7,000 MXN/m² |
Get a Carpentry Quote
Tell us what you need — kitchen, doors, furniture. We'll send sketches and pricing within 48 hours.
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