3 Easy Ways to Upcycle Old Furniture

  There are many, MANY ways to breathe new life into an old piece of furniture. I'm talking real wood pieces here; not that cheap, single-lifespan particleboard crap. Older pieces have staying power and are repairable...Woodworkers used to build their furniture with better quality materials and meticulous joinery, which meant they lasted much longer. These [...]

By |2020-10-17T20:32:10+00:00May 31st, 2016|EDUCATION, INSPIRATION, Refinishing, Upcycling|Comments Off on 3 Easy Ways to Upcycle Old Furniture

Inspire: Reclaimed European White Oak Coffee Table

As I've mentioned in previous posts, my design process usually begins with the material and evolves from there. Sometimes I make detailed drawings with dimensions and plan accordingly with a cutting list, and other times I just sort of "wing it". Although the first method is much more efficient, I find the latter to lend [...]

By |2020-10-17T20:32:10+00:00April 5th, 2016|coffee table, FURNITURE, INSPIRATION|Comments Off on Inspire: Reclaimed European White Oak Coffee Table

Inspire: Reclaimed White Oak Coffee Table

I've always loved using salvaged materials to build things. Not only is it incredibly economical, but I also love the challenge of designing something based on the material I have available. I've worked at BC Hardwood Floors since 2009 building custom stairs and Millwork, and over the years I've observed a phenomenon; the construction industry [...]

By |2020-10-17T20:32:10+00:00March 15th, 2016|coffee table, FURNITURE, INSPIRATION|Comments Off on Inspire: Reclaimed White Oak Coffee Table