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Design and Fabrication

Benham Design Concepts

Mixed media artist Brian Benham from Benham Design Concepts demonstrates how he designs and fabricates high-end custom furniture and works of art he makes from concept to completion. This is a Video Podcast, Please vist https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/podcast/ to watch.

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Building a Semi-Elliptical Silver-Leaf Table

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/08/07

Today, I start an ambitious project—building a semi-elliptical table with a silver-leaf gilded top, supported by elegantly curved legs. The process was meticulous, blending wood and artistic metal finishing techniques. Here’s how I brought this piece to life.

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Building a Japanese Inspired Sawhorse

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/07/29

I built rugged, functional sawhorses with mortise-and-tenon joinery, dog holes for holdfasts, and wedged construction. Perfect for woodworking

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Building a Scandinavian Round Table

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/07/26

I took my time building this round table. I’m thrilled with the result—a sleek, Scandinavian-inspired table with Midcentury undertones.

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Building a Floating Mirror

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/07/19

The Vision: A Mirror That Defies GravityWhen a Colorado Springs client requested a mirror frame that appeared to float off the wall, the challenge was as much about precision as it was about perception. The final product would rely on an optical illusion, making the heavy mirror seem effortlessly suspended. Step 1: Perfect Miters Start with Perfect Stock The key to tight miter joints on a frame lies in perfectly square stock. To ensure accuracy, a feather board was set up while ripping the wood to

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Building a Floating Mirror

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/07/19

The Vision: A Mirror That Defies GravityWhen a Colorado Springs client requested a mirror frame that appeared to float off the wall, the challenge was as much about precision as it was about perception. The final product would rely on an optical illusion, making the heavy mirror seem effortlessly suspended. Step 1: Perfect Miters Start with Perfect Stock The key to tight miter joints on a frame lies in perfectly square stock. To ensure accuracy, a feather board was set up while ripping the wood to

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Building a Reception Desk for Local Art Gallery

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/07/05

Today, I’m excited to share my latest project—a custom reception desk for a local art gallery! This piece isn’t just functional; it’s designed to enhance the gallery’s aesthetic while keeping operations smooth. The desk features a hidden drawer for storing packing paper (to safely wrap sold artwork), display corners for featured pieces, and plenty of cabinets and cubbies to keep everything organized.Step 1: Building the Cabinets Since all the cabinets were the same height, I started by ripping the

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Building a Reception Desk for Local Art Gallery

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/07/05

Today, I’m excited to share my latest project—a custom reception desk for a local art gallery! This piece isn’t just functional; it’s designed to enhance the gallery’s aesthetic while keeping operations smooth. The desk features a hidden drawer for storing packing paper (to safely wrap sold artwork), display corners for featured pieces, and plenty of cabinets and cubbies to keep everything organized. Step 1: Building the Cabinets Since all the cabinets were the same height, I started by ripping the

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Building a Bench with a Stone Leg

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/06/30

A Unique Woodworking Journey Woodworking often blends creativity, craftsmanship, and problem-solving. In this project, I set out to build a bench unlike any other—one that incorporates a massive granite boulder as a leg, refined joinery, and an elegant wooden arch. This custom bench project was built for a Colorado Springs Client. Here’s how it all came together. The Stone Leg: The Most Demanding Part The project began with the most physically challenging task—working with the granite boulder

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Building a Bench with a Stone Leg

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/06/30

A Unique Woodworking Journey Woodworking often blends creativity, craftsmanship, and problem-solving. In this project, I set out to build a bench unlike any other—one that incorporates a massive granite boulder as a leg, refined joinery, and an elegant wooden arch. This custom bench project was built for a Colorado Springs Client. Here’s how it all came together. The Stone Leg: The Most Demanding Part The project began with the most physically challenging task—working with the granite boulder

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Building an Oval Table with Abstract Shelves

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/06/13

Building an Oval Table with Abstract Shelves and Sculpted Legs For today’s Custom Furniture project, I set out to build a unique oval table with abstract lower shelves and sculpted legs. The process was a mix of careful planning, improvisation, and a little bit of trial and error—especially when my daughter compared the Oval Table design to Squidward’s head from SpongeBob SquarePants! Milling the Lumber and Glue-Up I started by milling the lumber as usual, but when it came to the glue-up, I

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Building an Oval Table with Abstract Shelves

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/06/13

Building an Oval Table with Abstract Shelves and Sculpted LegsFor today’s Custom Furniture project, I set out to build a unique oval table with abstract lower shelves and sculpted legs. The process was a mix of careful planning, improvisation, and a little bit of trial and error—especially when my daughter compared the Oval Table design to Squidward’s head from SpongeBob SquarePants!Milling the Lumber and Glue-UpI started by milling the lumber as usual, but when it came to the glue-up, I decided

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Building a Japanese Inspired Bench

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/06/09

How to Craft a Japanese-Inspired Bench: Carving, Bowties, and JoineryToday, I’m excited to share my process of building a Mountain Contemporary Japanese-inspired bench featuring a hand-carved crack with decorative bowtie inlays. Along the way, I’ll explore three or four different types of joinery to bring this piece together. This project was originally built for a Manitou Springs Client. Step 1: Preparing the Bench Top I started by cutting 8/4 cherry boards to approximate length for the bench top

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Building a Japanese Inspired Bench

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/06/09

How to Craft a Japanese-Inspired Bench: Carving, Bowties, and Joinery Today, I’m excited to share my process of building a Mountain Contemporary Japanese-inspired bench featuring a hand-carved crack with decorative bowtie inlays. Along the way, I’ll explore three or four different types of joinery to bring this piece together. This project was originally built for a Manitou Springs Client. Step 1: Preparing the Bench Top I started by cutting 8/4 cherry boards to approximate length for the bench top

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Building a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/06/02

There’s something deeply satisfying about crafting a piece of furniture that’s both functional and beautiful. Today, I’m walking through my process of building a Mid-Century Modern Nightstand out of walnut, with a focus on how I cut perfect mitered corners so the grain flows seamlessly around the edges. This project was designed and built for a Denver, Colorado Client.Let’s dive in! Step 1: Milling & Preparing the Wood Like any woodworking project, this one starts with cutting, milling, and

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Building a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/06/02

There’s something deeply satisfying about crafting a piece of furniture that’s both functional and beautiful. Today, I’m walking through my process of building a Mid-Century Modern Nightstand out of walnut, with a focus on how I cut perfect mitered corners so the grain flows seamlessly around the edges. This project was designed and built for a Denver, Colorado Client. Let’s dive in! Step 1: Milling & Preparing the Wood Like any woodworking project, this one starts with cutting, milling, and

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DIY Barn Door Guide

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/05/26

DIY Barn Door Guide: How to Secure a Steel-Framed Door Without a Traditional T-TrackA while ago, I built a barn door with a steel frame that encased the wood for a client in Denver, Colorado. It turned out great, but one question kept coming up: How did I keep the bottom of the door from swinging around? Most barn door hardware kits include a T-track that gets screwed into the floor, with a slot routed into the bottom of the door for guidance. But since my door had a steel base, routing a groove

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DIY Barn Door Guide

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/05/26

DIY Barn Door Guide: How to Secure a Steel-Framed Door Without a Traditional T-Track A while ago, I built a barn door with a steel frame that encased the wood for a client in Denver, Colorado. It turned out great, but one question kept coming up: How did I keep the bottom of the door from swinging around? Most barn door hardware kits include a T-track that gets screwed into the floor, with a slot routed into the bottom of the door for guidance. But since my door had a steel base, routing a groove

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Building a Platform Bed

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/05/20

In this episode, I build a platform bed with a sheepskin headboard for a Colorado Springs Client. The bed is made from walnut and features four floating shelves attached to the headboard. Each side of the bed has an integrated reading light.Headboard Construction: Precision Mitered Corners The headboard frame required tight mitered corners, so I took extra care prepping the material. I started by ripping rough walnut stock slightly wider than needed, allowing room for any warping that might occur

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Building a Platform Bed

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/05/20

In this episode, I build a platform bed with a sheepskin headboard for a Colorado Springs Client. The bed is made from walnut and features four floating shelves attached to the headboard. Each side of the bed has an integrated reading light. Headboard Construction: Precision Mitered Corners The headboard frame required tight mitered corners, so I took extra care prepping the material. I started by ripping rough walnut stock slightly wider than needed, allowing room for any warping that might occur

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Building a Fireplace Mantel

Design and Fabrication ·

2025/03/27

In this episode, I designed and built a Craftsman-style fireplace mantel for a client in Colorado Springs. The mantel was made from hickory and stained to match some of the other millwork in the house.Summary Fireplace Mantel Design and Fabrication Building a Custom Fireplace Mantel to Match a Staircase Newel Post In my last project, I built a custom staircase with a handrail, and the client loved the newel post design so much that they asked me to create a matching fireplace mantel. Today, I’m

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