About Me: 

My name is Steve Harris, owner of Northland Wood Specialties. I was born and raised in Duluth, MN. I Graduated from Central High School and attended school online at South University and received my B.A. in Business Administration and Real Estate. My wife, Jess and I have 4 kids, Kylie, Ella, Keagan and Lyla and a Goldendoodle, Ryder. Together we enjoy traveling, attending concerts, going to the beach, baseball, paddle-boarding, kayaking, hiking and spending time with family.

I have been in the trades for over 20 years. I started hanging sheetrock as a side gig in high school. I found myself doing commercial and residential painting which I didn't enjoy and quickly transitioned into glasswork. I could have chased glass jobs all around the country but knew I wanted to build a family and keep things close to home. That found me as a carpenter specializing in construction and remodeling. I did that for 10+ years and realized that my favorite aspect of carpentry was finishing work. I had a shoulder injury in 2020 and decided I would quit building houses and concentrate on the aspect of carpentry I enjoyed the most, finish work, which led me to cabinet making.

Over the last few years I have specialized in cabinetry and focused my energy at mastering this trade. I began Northland Wood Specialties after realizing I wanted to give my customers exactly what they ask for, while keeping the experience as positive as possible. Listening and the ability to communicate and recommend best practices based on my experience is key. When you hire me, you are getting a seasoned professional that understands the relationship between all the aspects of your home, not just your kitchen.

I use a design software program based off Google's Sketchup to create a visual representation of your project to make sure we are on the same page before beginning any custom work. I offer ideas and suggestions based on my experience, but in the end, making sure you get what you want is my ultimate goal. I am very laid back and easy going and I enjoy making your visions a reality. 

My Philosophy:

I believe in creating every custom piece with high quality materials to ensure they last. Anyone can go to a big box store and buy cabinets, but then there is the hassle of picking them up, bringing them home, unloading them, and installing them yourself. They wear out much faster and are not as durable as custom work that is meant to last a lifetime. Supporting my business means you support a local business, you support my family, and other local businesses that we source our products through. With my work, you get 100% custom, handmade and high quality woodwork that is meant to last a lifetime.

My Work:

I strive to always provide local, high quality hardwoods and veneered plywood. All paints, custom tints and finishes are made and supplied locally here in Duluth. Supporting the Northland, local families and businesses in all the ways we know how. By hiring Northland Wood Specialties you get one on one support with us directly. You get support and guidance from start to finish. We consult, design, build and install everything from start to finish to ensure your satisfaction. Building positive relationships helps us to establish a great rapport and a comfort level that most often turns into friendship. We know you will be happy with our work, the hope is you'll call us back for the next one and recommend us to your family and friends.