Jed Dinger Design

They were very involved in the whole process from design to construction. The installation was flawless. HOWEVER, while technically beautiful, the bookshelves / credenza construction was delayed 6+ months and despite this we decided to continue the project. Finally, literally after 2 days a metal grille installed was accidentally bent and he REFUSED to send someone to fix it and wanted us to remove and give to him. For such a large project this is very disappointing.

Jed worked with us and our designer through discussions and redesigns to get a finished product. We appreciated his input and willingness to adjust as we went along. The finished product is beautiful and very professionally done.

I wanted built-in bookshelves in my new home and Jed delivered! He was very communicative, spent a lot of time measuring and evaluating the space to deliver shelves that fit seamlessly as if they were built at construction (my house was built in 1971). In the process, Jed discovered my crown molding was custom and gave me options to replace all the molding or have someone make the same custom design to go above the shelves - which is the option I chose. Jed was up front about costs and timelines and delivered exactly what he said he would when he said he would. He and Nick were very diligent with installation - and cleaned up everything upon completion. I'm so pleased and can highly recommend Jed Dinger Design!

I am an interior designer and have been working with Jed for nearly a decade now. We first met through a very discriminating client who wanted a modern, egg-crate style built-in bookcase for their penthouse condominium. The result was absolutely gorgeous. From there, I brought Jed in to build out a 30’ home office with a rustic, old-world Italian feel. This elaborate project involved wrap around built-in bookshelves that followed a pitched roof line and several dormers. We added rustic beams and refaced the kitchenette cabinet doors to match. It was again, amazing and completely transformed the space. There have been a number of projects since then (wine walls, live edge standing desks, etc.), all with various degrees of complicated details, and Jed has consistently delivered the highest quality craftsmanship. He is able to work in a wide range of design aesthetics and can handle most any challenge. I strongly value his honesty, integrity and the professionalism he brings to every job. He is wonderful to work with, always going the extra mile to make sure the work is perfect and the clients are delighted.

Jed and his team were absolutely phenomenal from the moment I reached out about our built-in entertainment/bookshelves project to final installation. On our first initial call, Jed was extremely thorough asking about each detail of the project, and within 24 hours provided an itemized proposal which allowed me to feel confident about moving forward with him and his team. Throughout the design and construction process, Jed was great at communicating, making sure each detail was exactly what I wanted, and provided photo updates on the progress. On installation day, Jed’s team was prompt, professional, and meticulous. The craftsmanship and attention to detail is extraordinary and I could not be happier with the final result. I cannot recommend Jed Dinger Design enough and will definitely be contacting him again for future projects!

I cannot say enough good things about Jed Dinger Design. Every step of the way, I was impressed with Jed's communication and attention to detail. I vaguely knew what I wanted in terms of a built-in bookcases and entertainment console for our small DC rowhouse living room, but Jed really brought it to life - first with a series of questions that helped me describe and narrow down what I wanted, and then with amazing detailed drawings that really let us see how it would look. The installation team was extremely professional and friendly, and the end result is even better than I could have pictured. I am in love with my living room and am already trying to figure out what projects I can have this team do for me! Highly recommend.

Jed Dinger is a superb designer and craftsman. He made himself accessible on a weekend to discuss options for our project, and promptly presented us with a design that met all of our needs. He and his team completed the job ahead of schedule, and found a convenient time to assemble everything in our home. They even moved a couple of pieces of our furniture to complete the project. We are delighted with the quality of his work, his attention to detail, and his accommodating demeanor. I recommend him enthusiastically and without reservation.

PERFECT in every way : design, detailing, custom look, painting finish, and everything turned out perfect. You can't find a better designer and craftsman!

We hired Jed and his fantastic team for two projects in our home, a built in entertainment center in our family room and a storage system in our mudroom. Jed was always quick to respond, was patient with us as we worked through our vision, and delivered earlier than expected! The installation process was done over two days for both projects and was done with as minimal disruption as possible. I cannot speak highly enough about Jed Dinger Design and would highly recommend them if you are considering built-ins in your home.

Almost since we moved into our house 5 years ago, we’ve wanted to have two custom pieces of furniture built: a long, built-in shoe bench by the front door and a custom bed to optimize the space in an upstairs bedroom. Jed did both absolutely beautifully. Each piece looks like it was originally part of the house, works exactly like we wanted and more than a year later still looks just as gorgeous and has held up flawlessly. That’s despite being used and abused by a family of 4 including a 2 year old and a 5 year old. The shoe bench did the impossible of both making our entryway look much less crowded and also expanding the amount of storage space we had by at least a factor of 3. We finally have enough space for all of our shoes and had extra space for packages, reusable grocery sacks, and backpacks. The bed took a room that wasn’t really big enough to play in between the dresser, bed and desk and made it into a space that had more storage and also enough space for our 5 year old to really play in and enjoy his room. At each step of the way, Jed was meticulously detail-focused and worked with us to get everything exactly the way we wanted. That included things like using leathered granite on the benchtop so that it was as durable as stone, but wouldn’t show small scratches from keys in pockets, making the bed so it could be rotated 90 degrees, and adding adjustable feet to raise the bed as the carpet under it inevitably sagged. Jed also brought his own aesthetic sense to the projects. The molding he put along the bottom of the shoe bench took it from being a very-nice-looking shoe bench to something that I can’t imagine having been done better that perfectly matches it’s surroundings. The feet on the bed and the inset detail on the side of the bench and drawers on the bed also come from his vision. We could not be happier with the work and they’re the two most impactful improvements we’ve made to the inside of our house since we moved in. We have a few more plans for improvements we’d like to make including an unconventionally shallow closet in an upstairs bedroom that we will definitely have Jed back to do.

I contracted Jed Dinger Design to build a media wall cabinet for my flat screen tv and components. It was a unique design that I couldn't find online or in the store. I wanted a particular wood, stain and size. Additionally, I wanted it to operate in a certain way. Jed took all my ideas and built a beautiful and solid cabinet that operates just as I wanted if not better. Furthermore, it was easy to work with him. Generally, we communicated via phone and email. I provided him photos and the necessary measurements. He kept me updated on the progress of the cabinet by sending me pictures. I went to his shop to bring certain items that he needed. He came to the house to do the install. I definitely would hire him again.

My wife and I had an outstanding experience with Jed Dinger Design. They designed and installed cabinets/bookshelves in our basement and were professional throughout the engagement, keeping us apprised of all aspects from design to install to completion. They thoroughly reviewed the work with us once completed and made sure were were completely satisfied before departing. They also provided detailed instructions for how to effectively care for the cabinets to maximize their life. I have no doubt that if we were to discover any issues with their work (which we have not), Jed and his team would be quick to address them.

I hired Jed Dinger because of a recommendation from a colleague who had also used him for a kitchen and was very happy with the result. Jed and his staff are very professional and great to work with. I have rarely seen such attention to detail, customer care and responsiveness, responsibility, timeliness as well as work pride and joy in a contractor. We are perfectionists and so is Jed, ie it was a great match. We wanted to install a few special features that we had researched: Tapmaster to automatically turn on the water through a toe-kick mechanism and Blum to tap to open the trash. Jed learned all about it and was genuinely excited to install it. Our kitchen was supposed to be a straightforward project but ended up very complicated through no fault of Jed's-- the measurements of every single cabinet and its placement was crucial to fitting everything into a narrow space. Though there were a few hiccups, Jed was there immediately to resolve the problem and did so quickly and to our full satisfaction. The kitchen turned out great; it's our favorite room in our fully renovated Capitol Hill house and we really enjoy spending time there. Renovating is stressful, but Jed made it into a great experience!

It went better than expected. Jed was extremely professional throughout the whole process. We made several small corrections to the drawings and had to work through a 3rd party vendor for the library ladder, but Jed was always helpful design process. His cabinet maker, Mike, is a true craftsman and walked us through everything he was doing during the installation and made sure we had no concerns. They put an extra long final day so that we would not have to take another day off work. If I was going to ever due custom millwork or shelving installations again I would go with Jed and his team.

Working with Jed and his team was truly a delightful experience. Jed is a true professional, a beautiful and thoughtful designer, and a clear communicator. We asked him to design built-in bookcases and a custom mantle and fireplace for our new contemporary townhouse that would blend with our traditional taste and furniture. We love the finished product and would not change a thing.

TL;DR: Jed is smart, meticulous, diligent, fair, and highly skilled. If you are doing custom millwork in your home, you should hire him. Jed's team built the cabinets for a custom kitchen in our new home. We had prepared detailed drawings of what we wanted, and we shopped them around to three different custom cabinet vendors. Jed's bid was the lowest of the three, his reviews on this site and Houzz were the strongest, and when we met him in person he had a great handle on the project, even at an early stage. So we felt very confident hiring him. Throughout the process, Jed was excellent. We gave him our vision of how the kitchen should work and he brought that vision to life, remaining faithful to our core ideas while suggesting thoughtful improvements to our design, and then executing that design with impeccable craftsmanship. When issues arose (as they inevitably do), Jed worked with us to arrive at outcomes that were reasonable and fair. And as the house has settled, Jed has been back to continue supporting his work with additional tweaks to the cabinets. The kitchen is the best kitchen I've cooked in, and the quality of the cabinets speaks for itself.

Jed and his staff were an absolute pleasure to work with, from the design phase through the very quick, two day installation. He designed, built, and installed a floor-to-ceiling built-in entertainment center and a dining room buffet (including a desk area) for our house built in 1900. We couldn't be happier with the finished products. The whole process took about 5 months (from initial meeting to installation). Jed was upfront about the timeframes and stuck to them. I believe he charged a fair price for the excellent customer service and quality workmanship.

Jed and his team were easy, professional, and responsive from start to finish. We highly recommend Jed and his team for any project. We're bringing them back for additional work due to the high quality and beautiful end product from our first interactions last year.

It was an excellent project from start to finish. Jed visited our home, examined the space, discussed our goals, provided some useful suggestions (especially regarding style), and then drew - on the spot - a detailed scale pencil drawing of what we could expect. It was exactly what we had in mind. He addressed the architectural and technical challenges in detail, and generally put us at ease. The consultation came with a small cost that we could credit to the project if we were to proceed. He sent a proposal with detailed drawings, itemized costs, and a project plan with a timeline for completion. We signed the proposal and submitted a deposit. He returned for detailed measurements and to walk us through some final design choices. A few weeks later his crew spent an entire day at our home for the installation. They were friendly and efficient. The finished product exceeds our expectations. It is simply beautiful and looks original to the home. It has increased the utility of our living area and improves the elegance of our home while managing to not look out of place. The design challenges were all overcome: the electrical, cable, and air vent considerations were all addressed thoughtfully. This is one of the most expensive projects we've undertaken in our home, but craftsmanship like this is worth the investment. We will undoubtedly call upon Jed and his team again. One final note: we have an enthusiastic dog that really likes playing with visitors. Jed and his crew were the best dog people I've ever met among all the crew and vendors that we've ever invited into our home. It's a minor thing but it sets this team apart in yet another way that any pet owner would appreciate.

Everything went as well as I would have hoped. The work was top quality and the installers did a great job navigating around some of the room's peculiarities (e.g. sloping floors). Couldn't be happier.

Exceptional work. My only complaint is that the price was high and Mr Dinger required a large deposit which I'm my many business encounters For service work in my houses over 40 years was unwarranted and excessive. But we did love the final product.

An excellent start-to-end process, reasonably priced, quick turn-around--even faster than originally promised--and great quality design and finished product. Jed kept us informed throughout the process and made sure we were satisfied with the final product. We would highly recommend him.

For everything he has done so far, he has done fine.

The project went very well. From the design process, on-site demolition, in-shop building, and custom installation of the wardrobe, the quality of the workmanship was excellent! The craftsman who worked in my home worked diligently and with great care and precision.

Perfectly - flawless design, execution and service. Work was of the highest quality and Jed was incredibly responsive to our slightest doubts.