by John Smid | Jan 2, 2022 | J and L Creative Design, J and L Furniture, J and L Repurposing Projects, Settees and Benches
When at an estate sale we found a set of beautiful solid walnut twin beds. With apologies about them not having the side boards, we assured them we could use them and got a great deal on them. They were so beautiful we could see the natural outcomes of building...
by John Smid | Dec 29, 2021 | Farmhouse Design, Hall Trees - Mud Room Pieces, J and L Creative Design, J and L Decor, J and L Furniture
After seeing some doors for sale in our local swap shop we drove to the address listed. Upon our arrival, it was revealed to be Larry’s Aunt and Uncle’s former home. The owners were remodeling and changing out the doors. We discovered they were all...
by John Smid | Dec 29, 2021 | Custom Ordered Pieces, Hall Trees - Mud Room Pieces, J and L Creative Design, J and L Furniture
A friend who lives in Memphis asked me if we could build her a coat rack with a bench for her daughter for Christmas. She had tried to get one and the one she liked was out of stock. She said she really wanted us to build her one. Of course this would also mean...
by John Smid | Dec 14, 2021 | Book Shelves, J and L Creative Design, J and L Furniture
One of Larry’s cousins asked if we could build her some storage shelving for her new healthy drink store. As we consulted, obtained measurements and discussed design we realized we could use some family heirloom doors for the framing and trim. The doors...
by John Smid | Dec 10, 2021 | Custom Ordered Pieces, Dining Tables, J and L Creative Design, Settees and Benches
A friend of ours asked us to make her a banquette to go with her heirloom table. We agreed to do the job but truthfully, we felt some hesitance as we knew it would take some engineering to complete the complex design. We had many discussions about the design. She...
by John Smid | Oct 8, 2021 | Book Shelves, Custom Ordered Pieces, J and L Creative Design, J and L Furniture
A new healthy drink store in our area contacted us to build them some shelving. We met with them to come up with a design which included duplicating their black brick paneling. This is what we came up with and everyone is...
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