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View fullsize Richmond nursery/half bath. This was a crazy project! Collaborating with Otter Brook Carpentry, an existing walk-in closet was expanded and turned into a nursery for the newest family member. To future proof it, plumbing rough-ins were added to trans
View fullsize Another mud room! Custom cabinetry and shiplap transformed this empty space to a mudroom with a place for everything. How big can I build, transport and install a one-piece face frames? This one pushed the limits! #obriendesignworks #richmondvt #bu
View fullsize South Burlington bookcase. I was tasked with adding this built-in bookcase to match existing cabinets. The challenge was making, transporting and installing one of the biggest one-piece face frames (with side panel) that I’ve ever attempted. P
View fullsize Time to catch up on some completed projects, starting with this Richmond mud room. I removed the existing closet, added built in cabinetry and tied in the rest of the room with beadboard wainscoting and custom trim. Great clients and a great project!
View fullsize the Newport Beach table. 9’6” x 44” Big Leaf Maple + Epoxy When the bottom of the table looks like this….wow! The @rubiomonocoatusa finish brings out all of the figuring and grain in these amazing slabs. I can’t wait
View fullsize Another “grab all the clamps” situation. It’s time to bring on a Lamello Zeta P2! #obriendesignworks #customcabinetry #madeinvermont #richmondvt #builtins #lamellozetap2 #lamello #lamellocommunity #gratitude
View fullsize “ I have enough clamps “ - no woodworker, ever.
View fullsize The Newport Beach Table (preview) 9’6” x 44”. Big Leaf Maple with tinted EcoPoxy. This is just roughly sanded and wiped down with Rubio cleaner, but you get the idea. I am so grateful to be able to do the work I do, and for my G
View fullsize Window Dressing. If you’re in Richmond, stop by 56 Bridge Street and check out my “Parker Sofa Table” on display in the window. Then stop next door at @heyjunevt and pick up that perfect card, notebook or special gift. You’ll
View fullsize My biggest pour to date! This table is 9’6” long X 44” wide and will require over 30 liters of epoxy. Because of this volume, it has to be done in two pours over five days. Big leaf maple slabs from @berkshire_products . Flowcast
View fullsize the Parker Sofa Table. 60”l X 12”w X 26”h. Cherry + polished black lacquer. (Available for purchase. DM me for details) #obriendesignworks #thomasobrientables #richmondvt #suzyspence #madeinvermont #customfurniture #cherry #custom
View fullsize The Richmond Sofa Table. 60”l X 12”w X 26”h. Black Walnut. Simple. Curves. Less is more. A fabulous client who let the process play out. #obriendesignworks #richmondvt #blackwalnut #rubiomonocoat #treehouselumber #gratitude
View fullsize Live edge slabs! A new collaboration with Gunnar at Big Woods Design means locally sourced live-edge slabs are now available right here at the shop. Maple, Black Walnut, White Oak and Butternut to start, with more available. Pick one up for your pro
View fullsize the Richmond Coffee Table. Black walnut + blackened steel. 48”x 27” x 18”. Walnut from A.Johnson Lumber. Blackened steel band from @archmetsupply. C-Channel from @bidwellwoodandiron. Finished with @rubiomonocoat Oil + 2C Pure. #ob
View fullsize A little preview of a soon to be completed coffee table. Black walnut with a blackened steel band. A design that’s so simple yet so difficult to make…..I love pushing the limits! #obriendesignworks #richmondvt #coffeetable #blackwalnut
View fullsize Here’s a trick I use to calculate the volume of epoxy needed for my pours, especially in cases like this when the void(s) is (are) almost impossible to measure: I use clean sandbox sand and fill the mold. Remove the wood and then measure the vo