Dutchman Furniture - Custom Furniture & Cabinetry

Our supply drop in WNC was a success! Wanted to thank you all once again for your outpouring of support, and share an update on the trip:

We left on Thursday after school let out and stayed the night at a hotel north of Greenville that was fully operational and housing tree and line workers. We left bright and early Friday morning to head up to Avery county. The night before we left the route was clear to Newland but that morning there were road closures popping up on our route on Google Maps. We decided to head that direction and see how far we could make it but kept our eye out for alternate donation centers in case we needed to re-route. Just before heading up the mountain there was a traffic stop (local police, not FEMA) and were told a trailer of our size could not make it up the mountain at that time due to road closures. We believe they were working on the power lines and we certainly did not want to interfere with that!

Just before the road closure we had noticed a similar operation at the Baxter Healthcare warehouse, so we thought we’d check that out. We pulled in right at 9 am, just before they opened the gate. Volunteers of all ages in yellow vests were ready to go. We asked about their operation and learned they are a company that manufactures medical supplies (including IV bags) and employ 5,000 people in Marion and the surrounding areas (including Avery county where we were headed). They had a very well organized operation including mobile shower and restroom facilities set up for anyone who needed them. The team there had been working day and night to support their employees as well as the greater community and happily accepted our contribution! They had been running low on supplies so it was perfect timing when we showed up. While we were there we saw many locals come through and pick things up that they needed — we feel confident the donations will be well used!

On a personal note, was a bit of a full circle moment because Lucas (our youngest Dutchman) receives IV infusions regularly for his bone disorder - we looked through some old hospital photos and sure enough the bags are made by Baxter! We sure hope they are able to resume operations there soon so they can continue to produce these critical medical supplies that so many rely on.

Here are a few photos from our journey. Thank you Dutchman friends & family, as well as IHG Marketing and NASA Marietta Academy for your contributions to this haul. It is absolutely devastating what happened there and we’re thrilled we were able to get our contribution right into the hands of those who needed it.

We’re off. And y’all, the picture does not do it justice! There’s everything from homemade cookies to propane grills to generators (x4) hiding in there 🚛🍪🔌

Huge thanks friends, family, clients, neighbors, IHG and NASA Academy 🙏🏼

UPDATE: we will be delivering supplies directly to a group that is providing food/meals and distributing essentials to their community in Avery County. We are excited to have found this true grassroots support opportunity!

Today we picked up many of the essentials from the initial post with donations received so far (thank you!!!).

Items we are now seeking for this group are as follows (in bulk if possible):
➡️ Propane tanks & small cylinders - HUGE PRIORITY
➡️ Propane grills, griddles / camping stoves - see photo in comments
➡️ Breads & hamburger buns
➡️ Canned beans (black & pinto)
➡️ Canned drinks, sports drinks (in coolers if you can, we will add ice before we go)
➡️ Individually packaged chips/snack bags/nuts/bars
➡️ Fresh fruits & veggies that keep/transport well (ex: big box of green bananas from Costco, apples/oranges, melons, onions, potatoes, etc)
➡️ To-go containers
➡️ Plastic cutlery
➡️ Paper products
➡️ Homemade baked goods!!!

Monetary donations are still welcome, we will make another supply run just before we go!

Venmo: -vanderklei

Y’all are awesome, thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Dutchman Friends & Family -

Like many of you, we have friends, family and business associates in Western North Carolina and this area is near and dear to our hearts. We are devastated as we continue to learn more about the destruction in this area. The situation there is very bad right now. Towns have been completely wiped away, stores in surrounding areas are getting tapped out of supplies and many of these areas are inaccessible, so supplies are being flown in by helicopter. People are still missing/stranded, cell/water/power still out in many areas and people are running out of medicine.

Grassroots relief efforts are needed. We are looking to fill the Dutchman trailer and bring up as much supply as we can later this week. If are able and would like to donate, please bring items by 5 pm on Thursday, Oct 3 to the shop. Items most in need there are:

➡️ Diapers (infant to adult sizes) & baby wipes
➡️ Formula & baby food
➡️ Water
➡️ Hygiene kits
➡️ Cleaning supplies
➡️ Medical supplies
➡️ Non-perishable food

Or you could also donate via Venmo at -vanderklei and we use the donations to purchase supplies. Please include ‘Dutchman WNC donation’ as part of your description.

We are thankful for the opportunity to help this community and appreciate your support 🧡

-The VDK’s & Dutchman Crew

Elmer and Clyde hit the road this week to begin installing this special project on Kiawah Island. Successful week and quite a nice change of scenery 🏝️

The Crew 👊

Today is a bittersweet day in the shop as we say “tot ziens” to our buddy Tyler. Over the last 5 years he has been the backbone of the Dutchman crew and helped perfect pretty much every piece coming out of this shop. Dank je wel (thank you) Tyler and best of luck on your next chapter in timber framing 💪🏻⚒🪵🪜🧡
Elmer van der Klei

🛠 WE’RE HIRING 🛠
Looking to add another highly skilled cabinet maker to our growing team and help us create high-end custom cabinetry for customers in and around Greater Atlanta.

Superior craftsman skills and a strong back are a must 💪🏻

Loving the finished product of this B&W kitchen. Our team built the cabinetry, island, hidden pantry and hood for this Craftworks Construction project, designed by Robin Pittman Designs and WAKE + LOOM Design.

Check out this bathroom transformation 🤩
WAKE + LOOM Design
Craftworks Construction

“I just wanted to thank you again so much for building this for me! It is just such a perfect statement piece that helps update my kitchen. Your workman ship is of such great quality!”

Enjoy the new hood Audrey! So glad you love it 👍🏻

Congrats to our design partner WAKE + LOOM Design on the opening of your new showroom! Prachtig! 👏🏻