Charleston, SC & surrounding areas

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Belican Builds.

§ The catalog

Projects

A look at recent work: before, after, and the story in between.

  1. 01
    Master Closet
    Master Closet Sagging wire racks replaced with a fully custom closet in painted birch plywood, built in modular sections and installed solo on a tight timeline. Down to the Wire · November 2026 · 379 words
  2. 02
    Kitchen Pantry
    Kitchen Pantry Builder-grade wire shelving replaced with a custom pantry: three deep drawers, tall pan slots, and a recessed top shelf you can actually reach. Now We're Cookin' · September 2026 · 218 words
  3. 03
    Fireplace Custom Trim
    Fireplace Custom Trim Floor-to-ceiling shiplap removed and replaced with custom picture-frame trim wrapped around the chimney, plus a recessed cubby for a low-profile TV. That shiplap...has sailed · August 2026 · 257 words
  4. 04
    Outdoor Shower
    Outdoor Shower An outdoor shower built in aromatic cedar, set in a neglected corner of the backyard and finished with trellis and jasmine. The Gazebo Effect. · May 2026 · 245 words
  5. 05
    Mid Century Slat Wall
    Mid Century Slat Wall A structural porch pillar between the living and dining room becomes the centerpiece of a mid century modern slat wall. What's it slat all about? · April 2026 · 310 words
  6. 06
    Studio
    Studio A 500 sq ft detached garage converted into a 700 sq ft studio apartment with a sunroom, full kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. The Art of Detachment. · March 2026 · 740 words
  7. 07
    Craftsman Walk-in Closets
    Craftsman Walk-in Closets Two walk-in closets in a jack-and-jill upstairs, both rebuilt from wire racks into custom birch plywood systems designed around how people actually get dressed. Creating Space · February 2026 · 352 words
  8. 08
    Bluestone Patio
    Bluestone Patio Natural bluestone connecting structures, carrying water away, and giving the backyard a reason to be used. Hard Escape. · January 2026 · 301 words
  9. 09
    Stage
    Stage A backyard stage with a clear roof, firepit, and projector screen that turned a big empty yard into a place where things happen. The Green Room. · December 2025 · 268 words
  10. 10
    Treat Wall
    Treat Wall A rolling, lockable display for a small business that sells and rents event dinnerware. Built to travel, store merchandise, and stand tall at trade shows. A Lot on Your Plate · November 2025 · 339 words
  11. 11
    Dorm Room Desk and Pantry
    Dorm Room Desk and Pantry A larger desktop, bookshelf, and hutch to upgrade a standard dorm desk, plus a standalone pantry built to fit over a mini fridge. The New Dorm · November 2025 · 235 words
  12. 12
    Big L Desk
    Big L Desk A personal L-shaped desk built from birch plywood and pine, designed around having two things to do and not enough room to do them. Had to mullet over. · November 2025 · 190 words
  13. 13
    Den to Office Refresh
    Den to Office Refresh A 1970s den cleared out and rebuilt as a clean, open home office with built-in storage and fresh finishes throughout. Aight Den. · October 2025 · 129 words
  14. 14
    Fence
    Fence A six-foot privacy fence replacing a rusted chain-link line, built in sections with alternating boards and posts sized for a future driveway gate. Setting Boundaries. · September 2025 · 220 words
  15. 15
    Fireplace Refresh
    Fireplace Refresh A broken cast-iron insert removed, the firebox repointed with refractory cement, and the mantel repainted. The fireplace works again. So it glows. · August 2025 · 226 words
  16. 16
    Laundry
    Laundry A small laundry room redesign that added cabinet storage, open cubbies, and a dedicated hang-dry bar directly above the washer. Tide and True. · July 2025 · 194 words
  17. 17
    Closet Office Conversion
    Closet Office Conversion A guest room catch-all closet rebuilt as a birch plywood workspace, without giving up the clothing bar. A room of one's own. · July 2025 · 193 words