This take on the classic Empire chest of drawers is a modern rendition. It offers updated construction techniques while staying true to the design of Empire furniture. The Empire design movement falls between the more popular Federal and Victorian styles (early to...
Furniture Projects
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Enfield Shaker Cabinet
With hammer in hand we show you how to build a reproduction of a well-proportioned cabinet from an often-overlooked Shaker colony in Enfield Conn. With hammer in hand we show you how to build a reproduction of a well-proportioned cabinet from an often-overlooked...
Entertaining Designs
New TVs changes the rules of designing cabinets. Thinner TVs smaller components and new forms of media have changed the rules for designing entertainment centers. We show you new guidelines and design strategies to follow when building your next entertainment center....
Entertainment Center
The design of the common utility cupboard found in 18th century homes has found new life in today's popular entertainment centers. The design of the common utility cupboard found in 18th century homes has found new life in today's popular entertainment centers. This...
Entry Hall Bench
This Arts & Crafts inspired entry bench is built from oak purchased at the local home center store. Perfect for putting on boots and storing scaves and gloves this Arts & Crafts inspired entry bench is built from oak purchased at the local home center store....
Face Frame Face-Off
Learn how and why face frames are commonly used in cabinets and then decide which method of making them suits your wallet and weekend free time. What is the best way to assemble face frames? Find out if mortise-and-tenon joints are the strongest and how they stack up...
Family Craft Center
This clever space provides a place for the whole family to gather and work on projects together. Plus abundant storage options keep supplies from cluttering your house. A family’s crafts and hobbies can take up a substantial amount of space in the home. Whether family...
Farmhouse Table & Bench
If you prefer a comfortable country look for your dining room then this classic trestle table is sure to be a great fit for your home. In today’s world many families are more comfortable having dinner in a casual setting and this farmhouse table is the perfect spot....
File Storage Cabinet
Spice up the storage in your home or office with this decoratively designed file cabinet. File cabinets don’t have to be the unattractive metal or fiberboard boxes found in office supply warehouses. You can build your own to suit the décor in any room of your home....
Fireplace Surround
Make your wood or gas fireplace an even more welcoming presence by adding this elegant frame and panel fireplace surround. Everyone enjoys a warm fire in the winter. But the rest of the year the fireplace tends to get ignored. That can all change by adding this...