Even more cutouts on one of Clinton's workbenches.
Even more cutouts on one of Clinton's workbenches.
Owen also constructed this teak workbench and desk himself. The epoxy floor plate is a low-maintenance alternative to hardwood or carpet, chosen to contrast a white washed industrial interior. The stool is from Tolix.
Owen also constructed this teak workbench and desk himself. The epoxy floor plate is a low-maintenance alternative to hardwood or carpet, chosen to contrast a white washed industrial interior. The stool is from Tolix.
The kitchen is the heart of the home and features a nearly 20-foot-long Tasmanian Oak workbench.
The kitchen is the heart of the home and features a nearly 20-foot-long Tasmanian Oak workbench.
Kitchen with slatted panel that filters natural light and air intake. Workbench of Maximmus Marmoraria. Cabinets executed by Lovato Marcenaria
Kitchen with slatted panel that filters natural light and air intake. Workbench of Maximmus Marmoraria. Cabinets executed by Lovato Marcenaria
Fuscaldo and Krien found an old workbench and used the wood to create the counter around the kitchen sink. Photo by Nic Granleese.
Fuscaldo and Krien found an old workbench and used the wood to create the counter around the kitchen sink. Photo by Nic Granleese.
The lower level commercial space features workbenches for up to 14 students, a wine cellar, and a kitchen. Marco Franchini’s father runs evening classes here three times weekly.
The lower level commercial space features workbenches for up to 14 students, a wine cellar, and a kitchen. Marco Franchini’s father runs evening classes here three times weekly.
New York designer/artist Huy Bui decorated his home with a mishmash of curios, from 19th-century burlap sacks found at an antique fair to a plywood workbench he carved with a Festool plunge saw. The 17-foot-long shelving is made of old heart pine fashioned from the beams of brownstone renovation in the West Village.
New York designer/artist Huy Bui decorated his home with a mishmash of curios, from 19th-century burlap sacks found at an antique fair to a plywood workbench he carved with a Festool plunge saw. The 17-foot-long shelving is made of old heart pine fashioned from the beams of brownstone renovation in the West Village.
The pinewood bedhead is attached to the wall and is made of a piece of selvedge left over from the kitchen workbench.
The pinewood bedhead is attached to the wall and is made of a piece of selvedge left over from the kitchen workbench.
The Bulthaup workbench and kitchen cabinets were imported from L.A.
The Bulthaup workbench and kitchen cabinets were imported from L.A.
"Toolbox" covered parking, storage, workbench
"Toolbox" covered parking, storage, workbench
Kat’s workbench is made of a century-old wooden beam from a warehouse in Duluth, Minnesota.
Kat’s workbench is made of a century-old wooden beam from a warehouse in Duluth, Minnesota.
New door in progress on Hayes' workbench at Brush Factory workshop
New door in progress on Hayes' workbench at Brush Factory workshop
Close up. A vintage workbench from the Netherlands serves as the bar table.
Close up. A vintage workbench from the Netherlands serves as the bar table.
The unit, functioning as a workbench. Hand tools are elevated from the work surface.
The unit, functioning as a workbench. Hand tools are elevated from the work surface.
The living area is flanked by metal window-wall panes, handcrafted in Toronto by 1925 Workbench.
The living area is flanked by metal window-wall panes, handcrafted in Toronto by 1925 Workbench.
The living area is flanked by metal window-wall panes, handcrafted in Toronto by 1925 Workbench.
The living area is flanked by metal window-wall panes, handcrafted in Toronto by 1925 Workbench.
The living area is flanked by metal window-wall panes, handcrafted in Toronto by 1925 Workbench.
The living area is flanked by metal window-wall panes, handcrafted in Toronto by 1925 Workbench.
Here's a view of the interior, which houses a fireplace by the contemporary fireplace company Focus and custom furniture (including the workbench) built by the L.A. firm Environment. The floor is made of reclaimed oak from Carlisle Wide Plank Floors. In keeping with the vagabond adventurer, Gaugain told me that the workbench is the kind of place where he might repair his motorcycle or wax his skis.
Here's a view of the interior, which houses a fireplace by the contemporary fireplace company Focus and custom furniture (including the workbench) built by the L.A. firm Environment. The floor is made of reclaimed oak from Carlisle Wide Plank Floors. In keeping with the vagabond adventurer, Gaugain told me that the workbench is the kind of place where he might repair his motorcycle or wax his skis.
Bulthaup's b2 system comes equipped with everything a kitchen needs—the workbench contains a sink, trash receptacles, and cooktops, while the two wooden cabinets house the appliances and the kitchenware.
Bulthaup's b2 system comes equipped with everything a kitchen needs—the workbench contains a sink, trash receptacles, and cooktops, while the two wooden cabinets house the appliances and the kitchenware.
All metalwork in the second floor apartment was hand-made in Toronto by 1925 Workbench, including the metal stair railings.
All metalwork in the second floor apartment was hand-made in Toronto by 1925 Workbench, including the metal stair railings.
Bar area. Antique workbench from the Netherlands used as a bar table. Metal partition with hand-formed glass.
Bar area. Antique workbench from the Netherlands used as a bar table. Metal partition with hand-formed glass.
Open kitchen used local ash for the live edge open shelves, vintage workbench island and Ikea cabinets
Open kitchen used local ash for the live edge open shelves, vintage workbench island and Ikea cabinets
Kitchen with slatted panel that filters natural light and air intake. Workbench of Maximmus Marmoraria. Cabinets executed by Lovato Marcenaria
Kitchen with slatted panel that filters natural light and air intake. Workbench of Maximmus Marmoraria. Cabinets executed by Lovato Marcenaria
Kitchen with slatted panel that filters natural light and air intake. Workbench of Maximmus Marmoraria. Cabinets executed by Lovato Marcenaria
Kitchen with slatted panel that filters natural light and air intake. Workbench of Maximmus Marmoraria. Cabinets executed by Lovato Marcenaria
A walnut floating shelf creates a vanity or desk area in the primary bedroom, seen beside sliding barn doors custom-made in Toronto by 1925 Workbench.
A walnut floating shelf creates a vanity or desk area in the primary bedroom, seen beside sliding barn doors custom-made in Toronto by 1925 Workbench.
View from the hallway towards the bar area. Bench, Buro150 (Ukraine); bar chairs, Carl Hansen; a vintage workbench from the Netherlands serves as the bar table.
View from the hallway towards the bar area. Bench, Buro150 (Ukraine); bar chairs, Carl Hansen; a vintage workbench from the Netherlands serves as the bar table.
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The other side of the kitchen. We removed the small divider wall to the right to let more sunlight in. We replaced the cabinetry on the left with a shiny Ikea Rimforsa workbench and butcher's block.
The other side of the kitchen. We removed the small divider wall to the right to let more sunlight in. We replaced the cabinetry on the left with a shiny Ikea Rimforsa workbench and butcher's block.
The washer and dryer were moved from the kitchen to the back of the guesthouse. We went with energy efficient electric LG units. We used 1950's diner-style formica for the workbench, and painted the custom shelving and cabinetry a cheerful yellow.
The washer and dryer were moved from the kitchen to the back of the guesthouse. We went with energy efficient electric LG units. We used 1950's diner-style formica for the workbench, and painted the custom shelving and cabinetry a cheerful yellow.
Summit created a functional kitchen island out of Walz’s childhood workbench, fitting 

it with various IKEA parts. The vice makes an ideal wine grabber, and pieces of black iron pipe hold candles. “Now it’s very Martha Stewart,” jokes Summit.
Summit created a functional kitchen island out of Walz’s childhood workbench, fitting it with various IKEA parts. The vice makes an ideal wine grabber, and pieces of black iron pipe hold candles. “Now it’s very Martha Stewart,” jokes Summit.
In a 495-square-foot attic in the Söder neighborhood of Stockholm, interior designer Jimmy Schönning carved out a sweet and stylish home. His diminutive studio is chockablock with creative storage solutions (built-in closets; a washer and drier hidden under a workbench in the bathroom) and loads of personality. In the tiny sleeping loft is a platform bed with two drawers beneath it.
In a 495-square-foot attic in the Söder neighborhood of Stockholm, interior designer Jimmy Schönning carved out a sweet and stylish home. His diminutive studio is chockablock with creative storage solutions (built-in closets; a washer and drier hidden under a workbench in the bathroom) and loads of personality. In the tiny sleeping loft is a platform bed with two drawers beneath it.
The first thing they did upon securing the property was create an expansive second storey in the roof. This is where Simon now sits as he talks, leaning back in one of the understated wooden chairs that match the utilitarian feel of the workbench-like dining table upon which he rests his cup of studiously pressed coffee.

Photo by Dunja Opalko
The first thing they did upon securing the property was create an expansive second storey in the roof. This is where Simon now sits as he talks, leaning back in one of the understated wooden chairs that match the utilitarian feel of the workbench-like dining table upon which he rests his cup of studiously pressed coffee. Photo by Dunja Opalko
This YardSpace™ Kitchen Party model includes a Napoleon dual fuel (gas/charcoal) grill with a professional 1800 degree meat searing station, and it could have a smoker, fryer, coffee centre or anything else you want.  We've also added an igloo bar fridge and rolling chest cooler to position your drinks right where you need them.  Add a eating bar area and two unique sitting areas, a full garden or tool shed with built in workbench and pegboard walls, and 350 square feet of awning covered cedar 5/4 decking.  Add wifi Phillips Hue lighting, Piper NV motion based, text alert security system and Bluetooth freeze prof, mud proof speakers.
This YardSpace™ Kitchen Party model includes a Napoleon dual fuel (gas/charcoal) grill with a professional 1800 degree meat searing station, and it could have a smoker, fryer, coffee centre or anything else you want. We've also added an igloo bar fridge and rolling chest cooler to position your drinks right where you need them. Add a eating bar area and two unique sitting areas, a full garden or tool shed with built in workbench and pegboard walls, and 350 square feet of awning covered cedar 5/4 decking. Add wifi Phillips Hue lighting, Piper NV motion based, text alert security system and Bluetooth freeze prof, mud proof speakers.
This YardSpace™ Kitchen Party model includes a Napoleon dual fuel (gas/charcoal) grill with a professional 1800 degree meat searing station, and it could have a smoker, fryer, coffee centre or anything else you want.  We've also added an igloo bar fridge and rolling chest cooler to position your drinks right where you need them.  Add a eating bar area and two unique sitting areas, a full garden or tool shed with built in workbench and pegboard walls, and 350 square feet of awning covered cedar 5/4 decking.  Add wifi Phillips Hue lighting, Piper NV motion based, text alert security system and Bluetooth freeze prof, mud proof speakers.
This YardSpace™ Kitchen Party model includes a Napoleon dual fuel (gas/charcoal) grill with a professional 1800 degree meat searing station, and it could have a smoker, fryer, coffee centre or anything else you want. We've also added an igloo bar fridge and rolling chest cooler to position your drinks right where you need them. Add a eating bar area and two unique sitting areas, a full garden or tool shed with built in workbench and pegboard walls, and 350 square feet of awning covered cedar 5/4 decking. Add wifi Phillips Hue lighting, Piper NV motion based, text alert security system and Bluetooth freeze prof, mud proof speakers.

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