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Although these terms are sometimes used interchangeably by homeowners, they do not mean the same thing. It's helpful to know the difference before signing a contract with a home builder or remodeler. Knowing the definitions and the circumstances under which you would want one over the other can help you plan your remodel with your contractor. 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[![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.litchfieldbuilders.com/4-ways-bring-custom-millwork-remodeling-project) [Custom Millwork](https://blog.litchfieldbuilders.com/topic/custom-millwork) | [Residential](https://blog.litchfieldbuilders.com/topic/residential) | [Residential Remodeling](https://blog.litchfieldbuilders.com/topic/residential-remodeling) ## [4 Custom Millwork Ideas For Your Next Home Remodeling Project](https://blog.litchfieldbuilders.com/4-ways-bring-custom-millwork-remodeling-project) By: [Kevin Ahern](https://blog.litchfieldbuilders.com/author/litchfield-builders) November 8th, 2019 Have you ever walked into a historic property and been blown away by the custom woodwork and details? Custom millwork such as wainscoting, coffered ceilings, hand-carved banisters and built-in cabinets used to be a standard feature of any home, but those traditions have fallen by the wayside with the rise of factory-made cabinets and other mass-produced installations. These new innovations may be less expensive, but they also lack the "one-of-a-kind" custom millwork installation. 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Adding craftsman details to a new home can elevate it to the level of older properties, which frequently feature attractive, hand-carved details. For many homeowners, adding custom millwork is the key to making a home seem older and more fitting of a place in a historic neighborhood. 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If so, are you up to date with the hottest vanity Millwork design trends of the year? These vanity design choices will make your custom Millwork vanity the natural centerpiece of your newly remodeled bathroom. 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More specifically, millwork is woodwork that is made for use in a home or a building. It can be decorative, functional or both. Millwork includes wooden trim, cabinetry, crown moldings, wainscoting and more. 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