Paul Maslov of Brooklyn Millwork

By Rebecca Arrigo, East Coast Business Development Manager – Fine Art Services, Cadogan Tate

Brooklyn Millwork is a trusted provider of high-quality custom millwork, combining skilled craftsmanship with thoughtful design and precision fabrication. From detailed architectural elements to bespoke woodwork, the company delivers tailored solutions that bring character, functionality, and lasting quality to residential and commercial spaces. I spoke with the President of Brooklyn Millwork, Paul Maslov, about the evolution of their industry and the importance of communication and transparency.

Rebecca Arrigo: How has the relationship between design and fabrication evolved?

Paul Maslov: We’re seeing fabrication brought into the conversation earlier because designs often come to us at a much more conceptual stage than they did in the past. Sometimes we’re working from relatively simple drawings or even inspiration images rather than fully developed details. That means our role has evolved beyond fabrication—we spend more time helping develop the details, educating the team on what is achievable, and finding practical ways to maintain the original design intent.

“Our role has evolved beyond fabrication—we spend more time helping develop the details, educating the team on what is achievable, and finding practical ways to maintain the original design intent.” – Paul Maslov

RA: What possibilities come from having millwork and metalwork under one roof?

PM: Having both wood and metal capabilities under one roof allows us to integrate the two materials much more seamlessly. It eliminates a lot of coordination between separate trades, gives us better control over tolerances, finishes, and sequencing, and ultimately saves valuable time. That control translates into a more predictable process and a better finished product for the client, especially on highly customized work.

RA: What makes for the most successful relationship between designer, architect, and fabricator?

PM: Communication and education on both sides. We try to be very transparent about our processes, standards, materials, and fabrication methods so the design team understands not just what we recommend, but why. The best projects are the ones where we can have those conversations early, solve details together, and find the right balance between design intent, constructability, durability, and budget.

RA: What materials and detailing are you seeing designers experiment with?

PM: We’re seeing a lot more integration of metal and wood within the same pieces, as well as more curved and organic forms. Advances in CNC machining, veneer work, metal fabrication, and finishing have made complex shapes much more achievable and repeatable. What’s exciting is being able to combine those capabilities so the material transitions and complicated details feel intentional rather than like separate components assembled together.

“Advances in CNC machining, veneer work, metal fabrication, and finishing have made complex shapes much more achievable and repeatable.” – Paul Maslov

RA: What makes the process from fabrication through installation feel seamless?

PM: For us, it comes down to having a proven process and treating every stage as equally important. From estimating and submittals through engineering, fabrication, finishing, quality control, delivery, and installation, each step affects the next. This is work we do every day, so the process isn’t something we’re figuring out as we go. Having experienced people, clear standards, and accountability at every stage is what allows a complicated project to feel simple by the time it reaches the client.

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