We had a custom table built by Karmal Skillington and it came out better than we could have imagined. We bounced ideas back and forth and we sent them some pictures for reference. They were amazing and patient working with us as our vision and requests were quite extensive and specific. They were also great about communicating with us throughout the process, which was refreshing for a custom build. The table came out ahead of schedule and looks beautiful. Forever piece. Plotting ideas for the next build. Would recommend 10/10 read more

Karmal-Skillington - Custom dining table! - Furniture Stores Near Me - Pulaski, Tennessee

Leigh and her team of expert woodworkers not only built us the bar of our dreams, but a bar that completely transformed our basement and the neighborhood we live in. Our bar is not your typical 'basement bar' and the team at Karmal Skillington are not your typical cabinet makers. I worked hand in hand with Leigh to design an "Irish Pub" that rivals any commercial bar in the City of Brentwood, Tennessee. Seriously... Any bar, in any restaurant, does not come close. The bar, named after our dog "Bourbon 'O Hayden's" is a behemoth of a bar, measuring approximately 15ft in length by 10.5ft deep. It's built from a combination of beautiful reclaimed hemlock and white oak, which was used for the bar top and counters. Leigh went out of her way to source the perfect wood (even driving out of State to get it!) and she really honed in on the details. Not only did Leigh check off all the boxes on my extensive list of must haves, but she checked off boxes that I had never even imagined. This bar has everything, ample wine and whiskey storage, custom drawers and shelves for an array of glassware and bar tools, two built-in kegerators, a beautiful brass foot rail, a built-in beverage/wine fridge and even a custom cabinet to store a collection of tap handles. Leigh didn't stop there. Once the bar was complete, she helped to transform the space even further with 9 floating shelves and a custom barn door which was designed to resemble the St. Jame's Gate in Dublin, Ireland. A door that has protected the Guinness Beer Empire since 1759, now has a little brother in Brentwood, TN and it's a custom-made work of art! Our Irish Pub is now the local hangout for our neighborhood and has become a great escape for my wife and I. We can't wait to host friends and family for yearly Superbowl's, Oktoberfest's and of course, St. Paddy's Day. We highly recommend Leigh and her team of artisans for any job BIG or small. They knocked our project out of the park and we could not be happier with the finished product. CHEERS! read more

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Being someone that restore antique furniture for a living my husband and I were being very particular about who to hire to create our custom walnut island countertop. After meeting with at least 10 different craftmen in the TN/AL region, we knew Leigh was the person to pick upon our first meeting. She is a great communicator, a person that clearly loves what she does and we really enjoyed working with her. The end product is truly stunning and we are thoroughly pleased with it. Would gladly work with her again should the opportunity presents itself. If you're looking for someone that produces an excellent and beautiful end product and is easy to work with throughout the process Leigh is definitely who you want to hire. read more

Are you looking for a custom made farmhouse table? Well if you've visited this store, you've come to the right place! You can buy from already made tables, or look at the samples on the floor and order your own--choose your shape, dimension, and stain, as well as seating--do you want all chairs, benches, or a combo of both? This is high-quality furniture as well--and you will pay for it! It's not inexpensive, but this place does very well so I know there is a market for their wares here in Nashville. You can also find other furniture, not just tables...buttery leather couches, bar stools, easy chairs and ottomans. All look like they should be in an updated, modern farmhouse or swanky study. Also operating out of Karmal-Skillington is Art is Heaven Gallery. They do custom framing as well as sell a number of great pieces of wall art. If you go, ask for Rachel--she's super helpful, and no pressure at all! read more

Karmal-Skillington - Furniture Stores Near Me - Pulaski, Tennessee

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Despite its sometimes difficult-to-remember name, Karmal-Skillington (and the Art is Heaven Gallery) is a pretty neat spot to find some very cool old art and antique furniture. Like most of the antique dealers in the 8th South area, Karmal-Skillington's store is full of beautiful old pieces that would class up any home. The first thing I noticed about this place was how many massive paintings adorned the walls. There are portraits and landscapes, and while many of them are pretty pricey, they're all the types of pieces you can easily imagine hanging over a mantle in a large, nice house. Art is Heaven also does custom framing, and from what I can tell they do an amazing job of it. But in addition to the many paintings, Karmal-Skillington also sells lots of pristine antique furniture. There are countless full-length mirrors, old plush sofas and massive tables and desks made of very high quality wood. The woman who runs the place (I believe Robin says her name is Rachel) is very nice and helpful, and there was a really sweet house cat wandering around as I browsed the furniture. If in the 8th South area perusing shops, this one should definitely be on your must-see list. read more

We were looking to redo our kitchen and started getting quotes from people/companies. We saw a magazine add from Karmal Skillington discussing new kitchens so we called and she seemed to be ready and willing for the job after pictures and measurements were shared. My wife and I felt good about the communication and drive. She sent out a designer to get a good idea of what needed to be done. In the end we liked the design compared to existing so we decided to move forward with them and paid 25% (about 15k). We were waiting just over a month to then here from her asking for our signature to be able to place the order of materials. This shocked us knowing it had already been so long from our deposit and we were expecting to be hearing materials arrived and we can schedule once we assemble them. Around that time we were told we need to have the existing kitchen removed with electrical and plumbing in place for them before they can come out and install. We were shocked because none of this was shared with us before. Because of the miscommunication, she did agree to have someone come out and remove the existing cabinets for us. From that point on she told us over and over during the process that "I (we) are not a contractor". Which was very irritating. When the materials finally arrived 2.5 months later, we learned around that time the person, (old employee) the only one with any cabinet experience, lives in Georgia. So we had to wait to schedule on his time not ours. Once again very frustrating. We learned the measurements were off and more items needed to be ordered to even continue the project. We reached out to the designer, who we were only able to meet with twice before the project, because there was confusion on where and how to place the cabinets. This was frustrating because we are trusting that who ever was in charge of the project knew what they were doing. Apparently the designer not an employee was more knowledgeable about the project. We were not able to have communication with the designer at this point since she told us she was only told to just design it. So they told the designer to stop communicating with us. As a person who is paying lots of money to redo a kitchen, we wanted to feel confident that the kitchen was going to be done right. We did not have a lot of confidence, just more frustration. As more weeks passed and things were finally somewhat in place (bottom half not secured to wall yet) they asked for the final remaining 25% balance before the job was even done because it had been so long and they have been doing everything they can. We were once again shocked but politely declined due to our experience up until that point with lack of professionalism and as they kept saying "we are not a contractor". We wanted to honor the contract and wait for the project to be completed before we paid the remaining balance. There address says Franklin but we learned with the many times they had to come to our job that they operate and live an hour from Brentwood/Franklin area. They do seem to have great reviews for years which was one of the reasons we chose them but it's only for tables, islands, etc. They are new to doing kitchen remodels and we were one of the firsts. I have zero experience with kitchens but I do have experience with customer service, professionalism, and communication . If you are looking to do a kitchen or anything more then smaller stuff like tables, islands find someone else. Job was October - April. They did their best and are not bad people, we have no ill will toward them but like we were told over and over they are not a contractor, so please do yourself a favor and go find someone else. read more

To be honest - I stopped in here because I was told by the concierge at my hotel that they have a very nice big furry cat. My friend and I stuck around and checked out all the awesome furniture -- marveling at the super comfy plain wood chairs with amazing price tags. There is just so much gorgeous stuff in this shop - I can't even begin to imagine how big the houses are because it wouldn't fit in my tiny Bay Area apartment (or any of my apartments the last 20 years). If you've got the money, the space and you live in Nashville - go to Karmal Skillington! read more

Leigh did a phenomenal job building an L-shaped desk for my husband's office. On the day we started the project, Leigh was quick to find out exactly what we needed and built it to fit the space. The beautiful oak top and industrial legs make a great fit for a work-from-home individual who needs a sturdy desk for monitors and computer equipment. Additionally, the finishing matches our home perfectly. Thank you, Karmal-Skillington, for making our first-time custom experience a great one! We will have this piece forever. I would encourage anyone to reach out and find out what Leigh can build for you. She's open to ideas and willing to customize however necessary. -Christina read more

The worker was nowhere to be found when we visited, but could be heard on the phone hidden somewhere. It's all good though. Shop cat to the rescue. This little guy gave us the full tour. If you think I'm kidding walk in the place. He's waiting for you and is happy to follow you around, all fluff and happiness. The place appears to have two things for sale here: Specialty furniture that you can customize anyway you like, and custom framing for your artwork. Of course if you don't have any art to frame, they have some for you to buy. The place is pricey, but at least you a custom table out of it, and you know you're not going to be the one to put it together at the end of the day. read more

Are you looking for stunning custom made furniture, particularly in the style of an English countryside home or something that is all wood and fits right in with a craftsman style or country farmhouse home? If yes, then I believe that this is the place for you. The custom made wooden furniture in this place was absolutely amazing. The had large farm tables that would serve any dining room well at 7' in length. The china cabinets, the picture frames, the mirrors, and the chests upon chests of drawers were all wonderfully crafted. I was particularly interested in this one wooden bench which once our house is finished being built in 12 South, I totally hope is both still there and that I can convince the wife that we should have it. Also, be on the watchout for your furry tour guide - a cat. He'll follow you everywhere and occasionally make suggestions. :-P read more

Leigh has created several pieces for us. My most prized piece is my hand hewn oak farm table. We have had it over a year and it still takes my breath away each time I pass it. Such a work of art. One of a kind. Thanks Leigh for bringing such beauty to our house. read more

We recently moved to Nashville and had a house built. I needed to find dining and kitchen tables. I stumbled upon this store while searching on 8th Avenue. What a great store! Lucky for me, I was able to order 2 tables and chairs and was promised that they would be delivered by Thanksgiving. They kept their promise! Everything was delivered right on time. I loved working with Amy and Leigh (the owner). They made sure everything was done just as I asked. The tables are truly beautiful. If you are looking for high quality, this is your place! read more

This was by far the worst experience I have had with a retailer in my life. The root of the problem is the owner Leigh. She used to have nice workers who try to solve problems (Rachel & Doug) but these workers were all recently let go or quit. The owner Leigh is not actively involved with the work and is therefore usually uninformed of progress but then occasionally tries to take control, creating problems for her staff and the client. She even proceeded to yell at me on the phone when I was asking when my table would be delivered, which at this point was 1 month late. Every week for a whole month she would delay the delivery date 1 week, usually not notifying me until I would call an hour after they were expected. Her delivery person even notified me that she was mad at him for trying to deliver my table and said "he'll get it when he gets it." Overall awful service and way overpriced! read more

I'm obsessed with Karmal-Skillington furniture. I am as thrilled with my table today as when I bought it in the store. Because the table was a floor model, I received it within the week. It is rustic, well crafted and absolutely gorgeous. The chairs have the most unique style I have ever seen. I also like that the seats are nice and wide. What I like most about my table is that I have a three year old who has stabbed it with his fork, run into it, played under it and because of the style of the table, those marks blend in. It does get even better- they will resurface it at some point. No it gets even better than that- if we move and need a larger table, we can trade this table in and the table retains it's value (wish my car was like that). I LOVE this place. I'm dreaming up what they can build for me next! read more

We recently purchased a table from Karmal-Skillington for our new restaurant, Sunflower Cafe . We are so thrilled with the quality and look of the table. It is perfect in our restaurant and we get so many compliments about it! Not only is the table so great, but all the employees of Karmal-Skillington were so helpful and nice to work with. I would recommend them for anyone looking for a gorgeous new piece of wood furniture. read more

We recently purchased furniture from Karmal-Skillington and can easily say, our relationship with this company exceeded our expectations in every way. Leigh Skillington designed the exact custom furniture we described to her and the result was beautiful pieces that will be enjoyed and appreciated by our entire family for many years. Leigh and her staff were a delight to work with and Leigh's expertise made the process fun and easy. If you are searching for beautiful custom furniture, then we highly recommend Karmal-Skillington. CML read more