Founder and Head Carpenter Matt Swanson was a passionate craftsman with a love of wood, design, and community when he began selling colorful hardwood cutting boards and barware at farmers markets over a decade ago. Those boards turned out to be big, heavy business cards, quietly introducing what the brand would become. The ‘OG’ clients from the early days eventually began seeking wood designs for their homes and so began a custom woodworking business alongside its already established retail line of hardwood cutting boards, art, and barware. From wood countertops, butcher block island tops, dining tables, and other wood elements for the home and for businesses, BirchBarn Designs is custom carpentry.
It all began with a cutting board and a desire to make cool stuff out of wood. As the boards gained popularity around the farmers market circuit, BirchBarn went from 300 sq. ft inside their garage to 3000 sq. ft of workshop + retail in a burdgeoning artisan enclave in Scituate's Greenbush neighborhood.
From cutting boards to bold wood designs for the home, BirchBarn is committed to constructing and designing products that celebrate the natural palette of wood and the longevity of lumber.
From 12 boards for the local realtor to 800 boards for Boston's beloved baseball team, we're ready to build gifts for your board members, clients, staff & more!