About Wally | Wally's Woodworking

My Story

From Garage Hobby
to Full Custom Workshop

Woodworking started as a weekend experiment — and then became a calling. What started as weekend projects in my garage grew into a full custom workshop serving homeowners across Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads area.

I'm a one-man operation by choice. That means every piece that carries my name was built by my hands, to my standards. No outsourcing, no shortcuts.

"I don't build furniture. I build the thing you'll point to when someone visits your home and says, 'Where did you get that?'"

— Matt "Wally" Wallace, Founder

10+Years in craft

120+Pieces built

VABeach based

Wally working in his Virginia Beach woodworking workshop

Close-up detail of hand-cut wood joinery

My Philosophy

Why I Build the Way I Build

A few things I believe about woodworking — and about the relationship between a craftsman and the people he builds for.

Wood Has Character

Every board has a story in its grain. I hand-select each piece of lumber for color, figure, and character — because two boards from the same species can look completely different, and the right one makes all the difference in the finished piece.

Built to Last Generations

I build with solid hardwoods and time-tested joinery methods. The goal isn't just a piece that looks good today — it's a piece that will outlast the house it's in. Mortise and tenon, dovetails, hand-cut joinery where it counts.

One Client at a Time

I take on a limited number of projects at a time. That means you get my full focus — not a production line. Every piece I build is a direct reflection of what you asked for, not a variation of whatever's easiest to manufacture in bulk.

The Workshop

Where the Work Happens

My Virginia Beach workshop is where every piece begins — from the first sketch to the final coat of finish.

Wally's woodworking workshop in Virginia Beach

Wood selection and lumber in the workshop

Happy Customers

What People Are Saying

Every review here represents a real piece built for a real home in Hampton Roads.

"I'm on cloud nine with this entertainment and storage cabinet. It's so perfect and maximizes our space. Wally was easy to work with from start to finish."

Kerri-Jean W.

Entertainment Cabinet · Virginia Beach

"Could not be happier with my experience buying a custom desk from Wally. The result was better than what I had originally envisioned. I use it every single day."

Jeff S.

Custom Home Office Desk · Chesapeake

"Absolutely love the way you make your furniture — I just know it'll last me a lifetime of enjoyment. The walnut dining table is the centerpiece of our home."

Kim B.

Live-Edge Dining Table · Norfolk

Hi, I'm Wally.
I Build Things That Last.

From Garage Hobby
to Full Custom Workshop