Project Journal
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Notes from job sites across Jacksonville and St. Johns County.
- Pantries & Mudrooms
Custom Pantry Shelving in Middlebourne, St. Johns FL — Built-In Wood Shelves Before the Housewarming
A Middlebourne homeowner needed his new St. Johns house ready before deployment — and before his wife's housewarming party. AVP built a full walk-in pantry with warm wood shelving and matte black brackets in just days. Here's how we did it.
· Middlebourne, St. Johns · 4 min read - TV Entertainment Centers
Bold Black Board & Batten Accent Wall in Middlebourne — St. Johns, Florida
When a military family bought a new home in Middlebourne, St. Johns, Florida, they needed it party-ready before the movers even arrived. AVP Construction JAX delivered a stunning floor-to-ceiling black board and batten accent wall on the two-story staircase — finished days before the housewarming.
· Middlebourne, St. Johns · 5 min read - Guides
How Much Do Custom Built-Ins Cost in Jacksonville? A 2026 Pricing Guide
“How much does it cost?” is the first question almost every homeowner asks us. There's no single number, but there is an honest way to think about it. Here's what actually drives the price of custom finish carpentry in Northeast Florida.
· Northeast Florida, Jacksonville · 6 min read - Guides
How to Hire a Finish Carpenter in Jacksonville (Without Getting Burned)
We'd rather you hire the right finish carpenter than the cheapest one, even on the days that isn't us. Here's how to tell custom from prefab, what to ask before signing, and the warning signs worth walking away from.
· Northeast Florida, Jacksonville · 6 min read - Guides
Shiplap vs. Board and Batten: Which Accent Wall Is Right for Your Home?
Two of the most-requested accent walls we build, and the question we hear most: which one is right for my room? Here's how the look, cost, and upkeep compare, and how to choose.
· Northeast Florida, Jacksonville · 5 min read - Guides
Do Custom Built-Ins Add Home Value? What Northeast Florida Homeowners Should Know
It's a fair question to ask before spending money on millwork. Here's the honest answer on which built-ins add value, which are more about how you live, and how to tell the difference.
· Northeast Florida, Jacksonville · 5 min read - Guides
Coffered, Box Beam, or Tray Ceilings: A Finish Carpenter's Guide
Ceilings are the most overlooked surface in the house, and the one with the most untapped potential. Here's the difference between coffered, box beam, and tray ceilings, and how to know which one your room can carry.
· Northeast Florida, Jacksonville · 5 min read - TV Entertainment Centers
Custom Built-In TV Entertainment Center in San Jose, Jacksonville FL
A bare wall with a TV mount and zero storage — that was the starting point in this San Jose, Jacksonville home. AVP Construction JAX designed and built a full wall-to-wall custom entertainment center with lower shaker cabinets, open bookcase towers, and an elaborate dentil crown that turns the room's focal point into something truly custom.
· San jose, Jacksonville · 5 min read - Office Build-Outs
Custom Built-In Office Wall with Arched Shelving — San Jose, Jacksonville FL
A large San Jose home office in Jacksonville needed serious storage without sacrificing style. AVP Construction JAX delivered a wall-to-wall custom built-in featuring arched display niches, a continuous work surface, shaker-door cabinets, deep drawers, and warm brass picture lights — all finished in a dramatic slate blue-green.
· San jose, Jacksonville · 6 min read - TV Entertainment Centers
Floor-to-Ceiling TV & Fireplace Feature Wall in Courtney Oaks, St. Augustine FL
A soaring 21-foot living room wall in Courtney Oaks, St. Augustine got the ultimate upgrade: a custom floor-to-ceiling feature wall combining a three-sided electric fireplace, a wall-mounted TV, and a high-gloss black millwork surround — all trimmed in Wilsonart melamine with LED channels that make the entire assembly appear to float off the wall.
· Courtney Oaks, St. Augustine · 6 min read - TV Entertainment Centers
Board and Batten Wainscoting in a Nocatee Bathroom — Jacksonville, FL
A plain, builder-grade bathroom in Nocatee got a serious personality upgrade with custom board and batten wainscoting. AVP Construction JAX fitted every wall of this tight water closet with crisp white trim paneling, turning a forgettable space into something worth showing off.
· Nocatee, Jacksonville · 4 min read - Accent Walls
Board and Batten Hallway Accent Wall in Nocatee, Jacksonville FL
A long hallway in a Nocatee home had good bones — arched doorways, tray ceilings, wood-look tile — but the walls were completely bare. AVP Construction JAX installed a full floor-to-ceiling board and batten treatment that turned a forgettable corridor into one of the most character-rich spaces in the house.
· Nocatee, Jacksonville · 4 min read - Office Build-Outs
Custom Built-In Office with Hidden Workbench — Mill Creek Forest, St. John's Florida
A bare wall in a Mill Creek Forest home became a stunning floor-to-ceiling custom office built-in — complete with a hidden workbench, soft-close drawers, and a bold custom paint color that disappears behind doors when the workday ends.
· Mill Creek Forest, St. John’s · 4 min read - Accent Walls
Board and Batten Accent Wall in Vilano Beach, St. Augustine FL
A bare, builder-grade wall in a Vilano Beach master bedroom became the focal point of the entire room after AVP Construction JAX installed a full-height board and batten accent wall with a soft, sophisticated finish. Here's how we did it.
· Vilano Beach, St. Augustine · 4 min read - TV Entertainment Centers
Custom TV & Fireplace Feature Wall in ETown Jacksonville FL | AVP Construction JAX
A big blank wall in an ETown Jacksonville living room became a stunning built-in feature wall — complete with a recessed electric fireplace, custom pine mantle, and a flat drywall finish painted in pure white. Here's how AVP Construction JAX designed and built it from the studs up.
· ETown, Jacksonville · 5 min read - TV Entertainment Centers
Custom Built-In Entertainment Center with LED Shelving Around Fireplace — Tamaya, Jacksonville FL
A Tamaya homeowner had a beautiful fireplace but bare walls on either side and no real focal point in their two-story living room. AVP Construction JAX designed and built a full custom entertainment center — flanking bookcases with LED strip lighting, shaker-style lower cabinets, and a refined TV surround — all seamlessly integrated around the existing mantel in just three days.
· Tamaya, Jacksonville · 5 min read - TV Entertainment Centers
Custom TV Entertainment Center with Shiplap & Floating Shelves in RiverTown, Fruit Cove FL
A blank wall in a RiverTown home had all the potential in the world — and none of it was being used. AVP Construction JAX transformed it into a full custom entertainment center with shiplap paneling, dark floating shelves with LED lighting, an electric fireplace, and white shaker base cabinets. Here's how we did it.
· RiverTown, Fruit Cove · 5 min read - Pantries & Mudrooms
Custom Laundry Room Storage Cabinets & Shelving in Nocatee, St. Johns FL
A Nocatee homeowner was tired of bare walls and contractor-grade wire shelving in her laundry room. AVP Construction JAX came in and built a full custom storage system — white shaker cabinets, floating open shelves, a tall pantry tower, and a dedicated hanging rod — turning a forgotten utility space into something that actually works.
· Nocatee, St johns · 4 min read - Dry Bars
Custom Garage Bar Cabinet with Hidden Water Filtration — Tamaya, Jacksonville FL
A Tamaya homeowner had a serious man cave — pinball machines, a beer-themed chalkboard wall, the works. The one eyesore? A bare water filtration system sitting exposed between the garage door and a pinball machine. AVP Construction JAX designed and built a full custom cabinet to conceal it, integrate a customer-supplied beverage cooler, and top it all off with glass-front display doors backed by mirrors.
· Tamaya, Jacksonville · 4 min read - TV Entertainment Centers
Custom TV Entertainment Center with Shiplap & Electric Fireplace — Pecan Park, Jacksonville FL
A blank vaulted wall in a Pecan Park living room became a stunning custom entertainment center — shiplap paneling, crown molding, a live-edge mantel shelf, and a built-in electric fireplace surround — all designed to work with the room's off-center, cathedral ceiling.
· Pecan Park, Jacksonville · 5 min read - TV Entertainment Centers
Custom TV Entertainment Center in Marsh Landing, Ponte Vedra Beach — Porcelain Accent Wall & Built-In Millwork
A Marsh Landing homeowner in Ponte Vedra Beach was ready to leave the ornate, column-heavy entertainment center of the early 2000s behind. AVP Construction JAX replaced it with a sleek, floor-to-ceiling custom built-in featuring warm wood millwork, large-format porcelain slabs, woven speaker grilles, and color-changing LED lighting — all engineered around a serious home audio system.
· Marsh Landing , Ponte Vedra Beach · 6 min read