Black Willow Woodworking

Custom is our specialty. We complete every step from the drywall and floors to the mirrors and fixtures ourselves, ensuring craftsmanship you can rely on. Our specialty is the custom woodwork that ties a space together. This includes wooden countertops, furniture, accent hoodfan cabinets and much more-all made specially to work with your style and home.

Innovation is at the core of our team. With a combined 20 years of experience, we have the answers to make a custom space that works perfectly for you.

Justin Richardson grew up in a country setting just north of Kingston,
Ontario. His love of nature and fascination with trees fostered his inspiration
for woodworking.  

After moving to Ottawa to study architecture, it became clear to him that he was equally passionate about designing as he was being the craftsman himself.  For this reason, he enrolled in the Furniture and Cabinetmaking program at Algonquin College. Following graduation, he continued his education with a custom woodworking shop, earning his Red Seal designation, and eventually returning to teach in the same program he took 8
years earlier.

In 2016, he moved to Kinburn, Ontario and opened his own woodworking shop to further pursue his craft. Finally with many years of experience completing bathroom and kitchen renovations under his belt, he specializes in home renovations fully complete with custom millwork and brought his former pupil, Ally, on board the team.

Ally Penwarden is from Cambridge, Ontario. After studying ecology and travelling Canada, she put down roots in Ottawa and began working in home renovations, obtained her Red Seal in General Carpentry. 

Our team has the range and attention to detail to bring you thoughtful design, and the care to make your renovation a smooth transition. That means mudroom and entertainment units that fit your room. It means maximizing the functionality of your space. It means finishes and design that accentuates the character of your home. If it needs customizing, it needs to be Black WIllow.