Hey there, we're Emily and Maree, the sister duo behind Custom Cottage. Two years ago, we stepped into this business with a shared vision: to create furniture that feels like home and lasts long enough to become part of your family’s story.

With Emily’s woodworking and furniture design background, honed at NMU, and Maree’s background in merchandising and business, we’ve built a partnership rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and care. What drives us isn’t just making beautiful pieces of furniture, it’s creating the kinds of tables, beds, and storage that live through holidays, late-night conversations, growing families, and generations of memories.

You’ll find us in the heart of Milwaukee’s historic 30th Street Corridor. Once a hub of industrial makers, now a place of new ideas and new energy. Our workshop is part of that renewal, and every piece that leaves it carries a little of that spirit: solid, thoughtful, and built to last.

We’ve noticed that people don’t just want furniture; they want something meaningful. Pieces with character, history, and intention. Whether it’s a dining table that becomes the gathering place for every big moment, an entertainment center that anchors movie nights, or a bedroom setup that turns a house into a home, we craft each item with the belief that the best furniture brings people together.

Custom Cottage isn’t just our business, it’s our way of honoring the importance of family, connection, and craftsmanship that endures. We’re excited to keep building pieces that tell stories, spark memories, and stay with you for generations.