Project ideas and techniques for building wooden furniture, from tables and seating to cabinets and storage pieces.
Thinning things down these last few months, probably a year since we decided to build the workshop studio at the end of the garden, didn't yet take care of everything. Currently, much of our equipment, furniture and hand tool gatherings are in a 40-foot container or in
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This Shaker classic will put your woodworking skills to the test. As a design student, one of the first woodworking projects assigned to me was a Shaker side table. It… Source
Why Did Folding Furniture Disappear? (Furniture Forensics)
Take a peek into the cleverly designed workspace of Ramon Valdez.
Combining spectacular veneer, exemplary craftsmanship, delicate marquetry, and Art Deco panache, recent work by veneer artist and furniture craftsman Dennis Zongker takes viewers back to an elegant furniture style that had its heyday in the 1920s.“My goal was to design a jewelry cabinet to fit into the high society of the Roaring Twenties,” said Zongkers.…
Creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration coordinate seamlessly at Designed & Made. Founded by Brian Grabski, the St. Paul, Minnesota-based custom woodworking shop specializes in cabinetry, architectural woodwork, and original design pieces.The name, Designed & Made, reflects the company’s core philosophy: complete creative ownership from initial concept through final build, said Grabski, owner. “It was inspired by…
Located along the New River in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this newly constructed home strikes the perfect balance of modern elegance and coastal ease. The kitchen, laundry room, home office, powder room, serving areas, vanities, and primary bathroom all feature cabinetry from Häcker Kitchens to curate a unified, refined aesthetic. A sleek and streamlined look is…
Outside of Las Vegas, a pair of local small business owners reached a milestone in their success: they were ready to build their dream home. They envisioned a modern and simplistic design, characterized by clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic. Yet, they knew simplicity didn’t have to mean predictability. The homeowners had an in-depth design…
At McWilliams Vision Care in Newburgh, Indiana, the design team set out to create a sleek, modern optometry practice. While daylight plays a major role in the architectural experience, the interior required materials that could deliver warmth, sophistication, and long‑term durability in a healthcare environment.During construction, the team revisited the originally specified laminate materials to…
