Make Nice is an interdisciplinary design and fabrication studio.

We offer custom millwork, small-batch furniture and design for manufacture.

Everything is designed and hand crafted by Mike Newins in their North Carolina studio.

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  • ash bookshelves with bench seat

    Block Bookshelves

    Bookshelves in Ash, inspired by Donald Judd's library at The Block in Marfa, Texas. Stained and finished with soft oil-wax finishes. The lower shelf functions as a bench seat to sit and...

    Block Bookshelves

    Bookshelves in Ash, inspired by Donald Judd's library at The Block in Marfa, Texas. Stained and finished with soft oil-wax finishes. The lower shelf functions as a bench seat to sit and...

  • Birch Kitchen in Carrboro

    Birch Kitchen in Carrboro

    Earlier this spring I had the pleasure of designing and building a kitchen in Carrboro, NC. The home features beautiful art, incredible natural light and great proportions.  The client's taste...

    Birch Kitchen in Carrboro

    Earlier this spring I had the pleasure of designing and building a kitchen in Carrboro, NC. The home features beautiful art, incredible natural light and great proportions.  The client's taste...

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