Large-format storage, planned for the workshop.
Paired construction-lumber shelving units were planned for a long basement wall, with the household's anti-tip concern treated as part of the brief rather than an afterthought.
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A reading nook made for morning light.
Chunky pine and traditional joinery created a sturdy, maintainable bookshelf while preserving the knots, irregularities, and farmhouse character the homeowner wanted to keep.
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The choices behind the work.
- Pine uprights and open shelving
- Traditional, maintainable joinery
- Proportions fitted beside the existing window and chair
Handyman Harman: Built the fitted shelving shown here around the room's existing window relationship and intended reading use.
What needs to be stored, who needs to reach it, and what should stay visible guide the layout. Measurements, access, existing trim and everyday use shape the build.
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An off-center fireplace projected from an otherwise flat wall. A shallow framed treatment preserved floor space, added architectural depth, and carried a small picture rail across the room.
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