About Us
Mel Archer, president and manager of Pacific Design was born with a gift of artistic ability. With his keen interest in arts and design, Mel sought a way to blend his artistic talent with a profession that actually generated income. 39 years ago, he began designing and building custom furniture and selling it from his garage. He soon transitioned from furniture into custom cabinetry which proved to be a smart move. The custom cabinet business has served Mel and his family well. After 10 years of solo operations, Pacific Design was born.
Pacific Design upholds a reputation as one of the finest custom cabinet makers in the Northwest. The company occupies a 25000 sq. ft. modern shop and showroom in Hillsboro, Oregon.
In spite of continued growth, Pacific Design has managed to maintain its family-owned business sense. Colleen Archer, Mel’s wife is office manager of the company. Chris Archer, Mel and Colleen’s son, remains one of the most senior employees having begun his work in the shop at the age of 13. He’s now in charge of engineering. He translates each fabulous design into the cut list orders for the cabinetmakers, craftsmen, and finishers to begin creating your new project.
Pacific Design’s expert kitchen and bath designers, cabinetmakers, craftsmen, and finishers have been responsible for its reputation for high quality and personal attention. Pacific Design cabinets are uniquely and sustainably yours for a lifetime.
Designers
Meg Johnson of Sylvan Design Group has 20 years experience in the kitchen and bath industry & is a certified kitchen designer. She is committed to giving her clients a design that fits their personal style and lifestyle. Representing Pacific Design Cabinetry, she can offer a quality product as well as a detailed design to suit the client’s needs. She is knowledgeable about products relating to kitchen and bath design, as well as specifying appliances and hardware.
Joanne D
i Benedetto of DiBenedetto Design has 32 years of custom cabinetry experience. She delivers creative, practical solutions for the entire home: kitchens, bathrooms, great rooms, garages and more. A passionate cook, she offers tried-and-true insights to kitchen layouts. Joanne’s been an integral part of Pacific Design’s success since 1993, and “loves developing beautiful, workable plans for her clients.” Her training includes a college degree in Textiles and Design, certification in Universal Design Today and a life long learning from father, well-known Portland architect, A.P. DiBenedetto.
