A wooden bench outdoors on green grass with patches of moss and fallen leaves.
Close-up of wooden stakes in green grass, possibly part of a garden bed or structure.
Close-up of a wooden outdoor table with a natural finish, with grass and blurred trees in the background.

‘Natural’ Oak Desk

My clients were looking for a desk to match the look and feel of their existing furniture and to fit a specific space. We discussed specifications, budget and the aesthetics they liked. I produced a sketch which we tweaked together. When I was constructing it I felt the balance of the legs was off (i.e. legs appeared too chunky in in the flesh). I went back to the client and we agreed to slim them down. The desk is finished with a subtly white tinted hard wax oil which doesn’t darken the oak, to give a raw natural look in combination with a robust protective finish.

A small handcrafted wooden bench with a simple design, placed on a textured beige fabric background.
Close-up of a wooden table with a natural, uneven edge and visible wood grain, set against a neutral background.
Close-up of a wooden bench with a natural finish and rounded edges.

‘Rustic’ Oak Bench

This dining bench was designed to match an heirloom oak table which I was resurfacing for my clients. The clients choose the oak slab that they wanted, which had a lot of character and contrast in the heartwood and sapwood. The slab was perfect for creating a live edge lip and curving forms. It was finished with a satin finish oil which matched the table, deepened the colour and made the character pop.

Close-up of a modern, minimalist cabinet with a light green matte finish and a wooden handle with brass fittings.
A wooden cutting board with a handle hanging on a wall.
A wooden chessboard with alternating light and dark wood squares, bordered by a frame of similar wood, featuring vertical black lines dividing the board into sections.
Wooden panel with a circular cutout depicting mountain peaks and a sun or moon, in a workshop setting.
Three wooden cutting boards of varying sizes, arranged in a row, with sunlight casting shadows on a grey wall background.
A wooden sculpture resembling a whale, made from a single piece of wood with natural grain and dark lines.
Stacked wooden picture frames on a workbench in a woodworking shop.
Close-up of a wooden surface with a dark, irregular crack in the middle.