MEET
CARLOS
Master Woodworker
Co-Founder
Trained in traditional joinery and grounded in over 15+ years of hands-on experience. His approach is part craftsman, part technician, and wholly guided by a reverence for process.
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With over 15 years of experience and 500+ projects completed, Carlos brings fluency not just in technique, but in the quiet language of material integrity.
Carlos began his practice by hand—no screws, no shortcuts—just a disciplined understanding of how wood moves, breathes, and settles over time. His process begins long before the first cut. At the lumberyard, he reads the wood—its weight, grain, temperament—then allows it to acclimate slowly, respecting the conditions that ensure longevity. In the shop, machines extend his reach, but it is the hand tools—the plane, the chisel, the rasp—that define his touch.
His ethos is shaped by both fine dining and fabrication. His 13+ years at Blue Hill Stone Barns taught him that rhythm, flow, and service define experience—a philosophy he carries into every build, designing not just for form, but for how people live and move through space
Studio
Founded in 2018, our studio focuses on custom millwork, furniture, and interior design. Every project is driven by a deep respect for process, precision, and the belief that beautiful spaces should also be built to last. Since our inception, the studio has completed installations and fulfilled orders throughout Westchester County and beyond.
Our journey began with a simple mission: to create spaces that not only meet the needs of our clients but also inspire and endure over the years.
Studio
Studio
Our journey began with a simple mission:
to create spaces that not only meet the needs of our clients but also inspire and endure over the years.
Our journey began with a simple mission: to create spaces that not only meet the needs of our clients but also inspire and endure over the years.
Our journey began with a simple mission: to create spaces that not only meet the needs of our clients but also inspire and endure over the years.
NOTHING STANDARD
EVERYTHING CONSIDERED
We build custom pieces with respect to material and process
C-los Studio is a high-touch design and woodcraft practice specializing in custom millwork, built-in cabinetry, and timeless interiors. Founded by designer Elena Krougliak and master woodworker Carlos Chimborazo, the studio is shaped by years of experience across fine dining, construction, and interiors. Their shared language is one of form, rhythm, and restraint that is expressed through tailored millwork, enduring built-ins, and spaces that feel both refined and resolved.
Our work begins with respect: for material, for context, and for the quiet intelligence of well-made things. We build not to decorate, but to compose environments that feel inevitable—rooted in tradition, refined through experience, and tailored to the way people live.
Each piece is an extension of our values: clarity, hospitality, and uncompromising craftsmanship. We do not repeat. We do not rush. We work by hand, by eye, and in close dialogue with our clients, guiding them through a process that is as intentional as the outcome.
Elena + Carlos lead the studio with complementary disciplines and a shared commitment to quality. Together, they bring over two decades of project oversight, design fluency, technical skill, and hands-on oversight to the work—ensuring that what we build not only fits, but belongs.
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Elena’s work sits at the intersection of refinement and function—rooted in tradition, but attuned to the quiet needs of contemporary life.
Trained in Interior Design at Berkeley College, she began her career at Michael Aiduss Studio, contributing to luxury residential projects and international collaborations, including Ralph Lauren Home.
Her foundation in classic design was later shaped by time spent in fine dining Blue Hill, where she developed an intuitive understanding of flow, proportion, and the subtle ways environments support human experience.
With over seven years of project oversight, Elena brings a deep fluency in construction and collaboration. She speaks the language of trades, sequences complexity with ease, and designs spaces that feel both considered and inevitable—where every detail, material, and line carries intention.
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Trained in traditional joinery and grounded in over 15+ years of hands-on experience. His approach is part craftsman, part technician, and wholly guided by a reverence for process.
With over 15 years of experience and 500+ projects completed, Carlos brings fluency not just in technique, but in the quiet language of material integrity.
Carlos began his practice by hand—no screws, no shortcuts—just a disciplined understanding of how wood moves, breathes, and settles over time. His process begins long before the first cut. At the lumberyard, he reads the wood, its weight, grain, temperament, then allows it to acclimate slowly, respecting the conditions that ensure longevity. In the shop, machines extend his reach, but it is the hand tools, the plane, the chisel, the rasp, that define his touch.
His ethos is shaped by both fine dining and fabrication. His 13+ years at Blue Hill Stone Barns taught him that rhythm, flow, and service define experience—a philosophy he carries into every build, designing not just for form, but for how people live and move through space
MASTER WOODWORKER | Co-Founder
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INTERIOR DESIGN
CARPENTRY
SHOP
STUDIO
PROJECTS
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TERMS OF USE
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CONTACT
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COPYRIGHT C-LOS STUDIO 2025
MEET
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MEET
ELENA
Interior Designer
Co-Founder
Elena’s work sits at the intersection of refinement and function—rooted in tradition, but attuned to the quiet needs of contemporary life.
Trained in Interior Design at Berkeley College with an undergraduate degree from Barnard College Columbia University, she began her career at Michael Aiduss Studio, contributing to luxury residential projects and international collaborations, including Ralph Lauren Home.
Her foundation in classic design was also refined through time spent working in fine dining in various establishments in New York City and finally at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, where she developed an intuitive understanding of flow, proportion, and the subtle ways environments support human experience.
With over seven years of project oversight, Elena brings a deep fluency in construction and collaboration. She speaks the language of trades, sequences complexity with ease, and designs spaces that feel both considered and inevitable—where every detail, material, and line carries intention.
SERVICES
WOODWORK
Each piece is built by hand in our studio, then installed in your home. Our process is custom, minimally invasive, and built to last.
HOSPITALITY
We partner with restaurants to create custom serviceware—hand trays, trivets, platters, coasters, and more—designed to elevate both function and atmosphere.
OBJECTS
Our bowls and vases are made from downed or salvaged wood—turned by hand and designed to last. Each piece is a study in form, function, and storytelling.
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INTERIOR DESIGN
We design spaces with intention—balanced in flow, grounded in function, and built to last. From first sketch to final install, every detail is considered.
WOODWORK
Each piece is built by hand in our studio, then installed in your home. Our process is custom, minimally invasive, and built to last—400+ projects and counting.
HOSPITALITY
We partner with restaurants to create custom serviceware—hand trays, trivets, platters, coasters, and more—designed to elevate both function and atmosphere.
OUR
PROCESS
Every project is a partnership—from the first call to the final install. We take time to understand your space, align on the details, and build each piece by hand with care and intention.
Complete the form below with project details. We’ll respond with a rough estimate and determine together if we’re the right fit for your needs.
DISCOVERY
01
Through site visits, scaled elevations, and detailed plans, we translate ideas into form.
Each decision supports proportion, flow, and
the architecture of your home.
DESIGN
02
Once design is approved, we build in our studio, not your home. Timelines range from 12–14 weeks depending on scope, complexity, and material availability.
BUILD
03
Installation typically takes 2–5 days. We arrive with care, minimize disruption, and leave behind only what was intended—crafted, placed, and ready to live with.
INSTALL
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OUR
PROCESS
Every project is a partnership—from the first call to the final install. We take time to understand your space, align on the details, and build each piece by hand with care and intention.
Complete the form below with project details. We’ll respond with a rough estimate and determine together if we’re the right fit for your needs.
DISCOVERY
01
03
BUILD
Once design is approved, we build in our studio, not your home. Timelines range from 12–14 weeks depending on scope, complexity, and material availability.
02
DESIGN
Through site visits, scaled elevations, and detailed plans, we translate ideas into form.
Each decision supports proportion, flow, and
the architecture of your home.
Installation typically takes 2–5 days. We arrive with care, minimize disruption, and leave behind only what was intended—crafted, placed, and ready to live with.
INSTALL
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FAQ'S
Lead times vary depending on scope, but most projects fall within 12–14 weeks following final design approval. This allows time for proper acclimation of materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and a polished installation. We will send a more accurate lead time along with an initial estimate after you submit an inquiry form.
Our studio is located at 84 Central Avenue in Tarrytown, NY. We welcome visits by appointment only. To schedule a time, please fill out our inquiry form with your project details, and we’ll be in touch to coordinate a visit.
Yes! We now offer full-service interior design—with or without procurement and project management. Whether you’re looking for complete support or prefer a more hands-on approach, we tailor our services to fit your needs. You’ll work directly with Elena, our co-founder and lead designer, from concept to completion. To get started, please fill out our inquiry form with your project details.
Our process is intentionally designed to be minimally invasive. We build everything off-site in our studio, which means installation in your home is efficient and seamless. We treat your space with the utmost respect—our goal is to deliver thoughtful craftsmanship with as little disruption to your life as possible. Learn more about our process here.
LET’S TALK
We would love to talk about your project. Please fill out the form below with as much detail as possible and we will get back to you with an initial estimate.