Integrating new design with existing character: updating the ceiling with crisp white shiplap while preserving the room's original wood beams.
- Project
- Sunroom Ceiling
- Location
- Franconia, PA
Studio Beacon
About
Precise work. Real craftsmanship. No shortcuts.
Custom carpentry and remodeling for those who want quality that lasts. From a single built-in to a full kitchen remodel, the details are where the difference shows.
- Based In
- Montgomery County, PA
- Service Area
- Montgomery · Bucks · Berks · Lehigh · Chester · South Jersey
Selected work
Modern craft in a mid-century space: custom oak cabinetry breathes new life into this tiled 1950s bathroom. The grain matching creates a smooth and unified aesthetic.
- Project
- Minty Walnut Refresh
- Location
- Franconia, PA
Bringing the outside in: flat-panel cabinetry and carefully curated European fixtures create a clean, modern kitchen that frames the serene woodland view.
- Project
- Minimalist Kitchen
- Location
- Wayne, PA
Close-up moments from the Wayne kitchen build: hardware, joinery, and the small finish decisions that hold the whole room together.
- Project
- Minimalist Kitchen Details
- Location
- Wayne, PA
A refreshed mantle for a sun-filled room: a more modern mantle profile updates the fireplace without taking away from the character of the room.
- Project
- Mantle Refresh
- Location
- Bucks County, PA
Balancing warmth and modern design: handcrafted solid cabinetry grounds the space, while the fresh mint tile adds a clean, airy finish.
- Project
- Modernized Primary Bath
- Location
- Franconia, PA
Services
What we do
- 01
Custom carpentry
Built-ins, trim, paneling, and cabinetry milled and installed by hand, designed to fit the room and the way you live in it.
- 02
Residential remodeling
Kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodels managed end to end. We handle the core building ourselves and coordinate the specialty trades so every detail meets our standards.
- 03
Commercial fit-outs
Office, retail, and hospitality build-outs for investors who want the same level of care as a residential project.
- 04
Installations
Windows, doors, hardware, and finishing details. Precise installations that make the difference between a good room and a great one.
The Studio
A design-forward contractor, driven by two makers who care as much about the process as the result.
Doug Fay
Carpenter and Project ManagerDoug is the hands and vision behind every Studio Beacon build. Equal parts creative and meticulous, with years of experience leading high-end remodels across South Jersey. He runs every site with the same goal: find the most thoughtful solution, and build it right.
- Phone
- (215) 253-4272
Darrah Fay
Office OperationsEvery great build needs a strong foundation. Darrah manages the operational side of Studio Beacon, keeping the process clear, organized, and running on schedule. Methodical and thorough, she makes sure the business behind the build is as solid as the work itself.
- Phone
- (215) 353-3378
Kind words
From our current and former clients.
“I’ve known Doug for several years now, and he’s done multiple jobs for me. The quality of his work is outstanding, and he is always reliable and easy to communicate with… he is very trustworthy.”