My name is Kirby Erdely. I am the owner and lead designer at KE Designs.  I have over 14 years of experience in the field of custom woodwork, carpentry, and cabinetry.  I have worked as a finish carpenter, woodturning artisan, cabinet builder, and custom designer since graduating from college in 1996. However, my interest in woodworking started at an early age with my grandfather being a talented master carpenter.  I was always building something with him when I was a kid. In fact, some of my favorite toys were made in his workshop.

I graduated with a degree in environmental science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I studied the interactions that humans have with their environment, both locally and globally. I carry many of those lessons with me today when I am designing cabinetry and furniture for my clients. I have chosen to work with manufacturers that have a proven track record of social and environmental responsibility. I personally love to reuse and reclaim building materials whenever possible. Not only are they good for the environment, used materials also have unique stories that I really enjoy incorporating into my projects. I am frequently seen at our local architectural salvage yards and rebuilding centers looking for inspiration or searching for a specific component for a project.

I have lived in the Columbia River Gorge since 2001. I spend my free time kiteboarding, mountain biking, snowboarding, kayaking, and surfing. 

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