Established in 1978, Lutes Custom Woodworking has become the definitive name in fine architectural woodworking. Founder and owner Bill Lutes began honing his craft at the age of six with his craftsman grandfather. After graduating from Pacific Union College in California's Napa Valley, Mr. Lutes spent the next two years working as a construction superintendent for a prestigious custom home building company in the Napa Valley. In September of 1978, Mr. Lutes started Lutes Custom Woodworking. His artistry blended with his years of wood crafting experience and formal engineering training resulted in immediate success. As his business has grown, Mr. Lutes has continued to maintain the highest standards of craftsmanship and design by selectively hiring talented artisans who share his vision of excellence in creative woodworking.

While LCW has gained the most notoriety for its breathtaking stair systems, it extends its woodworking artistry and expertise to other products and services as well. LCW's artisans provide a wide range of wood products including hand carved show pieces, marquetry inlays, original design furniture and custom turnings. LCW manufactures and distributes custom doors, moldings, columns, mantels and a variety of other architectural wood elements. We are also proud to offer a superior line of hand-carved wood products under the name Architectural Adornments. In addition, LCW offers design and consulting services and project management.

Bill Lutes and his artist/photographer wife, Diana, currently reside and maintain their studio in the rural Oregon community of New Era, 30 miles south of Portland.