Turn a $20 Live-Edge Slab Into a $500 Mirror Frame
The Natural Edge Mystique Live-edge mirror frames have gotten complicated with all the epoxy river table hype flying around. As someone who’s been working with...
Build a Shaker Peg Rail With Shelf in 2 Hours
The Shaker Philosophy in Practice Shaker peg rails have gotten complicated with all the “rustic farmhouse” interpretations flying around. As someone who’s studied and built...
Hall Tree From Reclaimed Barn Wood That Sells for $800
The Reclaimed Barn Wood Premium Barn wood hall trees have gotten complicated with all the “reclaimed” labels slapped on everything from genuine century-old timber to...
Danish Modern Vanity Table With Dovetail Drawers
Danish Modern: The Design Philosophy Danish modern vanity tables have gotten complicated with all the mid-century revival pieces flooding the market. As someone who’s built...
Build a Freestanding Wardrobe When You Can’t Mount a Closet
When Built-In Closets Aren’t an Option Freestanding wardrobes have gotten complicated with all the flat-pack furniture and modular closet systems flying around. As someone who’s...
How to Build an Armoire With Secret Compartment
The Art of Hidden Storage Secret compartment furniture has gotten complicated with all the YouTube hidden-door reveals and spy-movie builds flying around. As someone who’s...
Build a Dining Room Sideboard With the 6-Board Method
The Six-Board Tradition Six-board furniture construction has gotten complicated with all the modern interpretations and unnecessary modifications flying around. As someone who’s built everything from...
Mid-Century Credenza With Tapered Legs and Sliding Doors
Understanding the Mid-Century Aesthetic Mid-century modern credenzas have gotten complicated with all the reproduction furniture and “inspired by” pieces flooding the market. As someone who’s...
Build an Upholstered Storage Ottoman
Where Woodworking and Upholstery Meet There’s a particular satisfaction in building furniture that crosses discipline
Entryway Bench With Shoe Storage Under $150
Why Every Entryway Deserves a Proper Mud Room Bench After thirty years of building custom furniture, I’ve learned tha