28+
Years of Craft
500+
Projects Completed
100%
Custom Built
6
Master Craftsmen
What We Build
Crafted for Your Home
From custom cabinetry to timber framing, every project begins with a conversation and ends with something built to last.
Custom Cabinetry
Kitchen, bathroom, mudroom, and office cabinetry built from locally sourced Montana hardwoods. Every cabinet is designed to fit your space perfectly.
Built-In Shelving & Storage
Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, entertainment centers, window seats with hidden storage. Designed to transform dead space into beautiful, functional living.
Trim & Molding
Crown molding, wainscoting, chair rails, custom baseboards, and casing profiles. The details that elevate a house into a home.
Custom Furniture
Dining tables, bed frames, desks, and benches built to order. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind creation designed to be handed down through generations.
Deck Building
Cedar and redwood decks, pergolas, and outdoor living structures. Built to withstand Montana winters while aging gracefully.
Timber Framing
Post-and-beam construction, exposed timber trusses, and heavy timber entryways. The ancient art of timber framing brought to Montana homes.
Our Story
From a Gothenburg Workshop to a Montana Barn
Erik Lindqvist grew up in his grandfather's woodshop in Gothenburg, Sweden, where he learned traditional Scandinavian joinery techniques — mortise-and-tenon, dovetail, tongue-and-groove — all by hand before ever touching a power tool.
When he moved to Montana in 1993, he was struck by how much the rugged landscape reminded him of the Swedish countryside. After five years learning the American construction trade, he opened Cedar Ridge Custom Carpentry in a converted dairy barn on his property.
What sets Cedar Ridge apart is Erik's commitment to traditional craftsmanship in a modern context. Every joint is hand-fitted. Every piece of wood is selected by hand. In an age of flat-pack furniture and cookie-cutter cabinets, there's a deep hunger for things that are made with care.
Kind Words
What Our Clients Say
Every project is a partnership. Here's what our clients have to say about the experience.
Erik built our entire kitchen — cabinets, island, open shelving, the works. Every drawer glides like silk. Every joint is perfect. Two years later, it still takes our breath away. This isn't cabinetry, it's art.
Sarah & Tom Bridwell
Bozeman, MT • Custom Kitchen