Secret Door-Dead Cabinet Space Repurposing
Our clients had a section of their kitchen cabinets that was like a black hole: things don't get stored there, they are lost forever. Living in a small city apartment, every inch counts! So they had the idea to enter the space from the other side and use it as a filing cabinet cum scanner/printer station and Nathan made it happen. He cut out the back and installed pull out drawers and file hangers to make everything easily accessible. Then, to make it invisible, he used the cut out material to make the door and used a dark handle to blend in. We can do alterations to existing cabinetry, or simply update to pull out drawers instead of shelving or pull outs to open shelving, whatever your needs may be.
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Growing up on what I like to refer to as a "hobby farm" in Granville, Ohio, I started out building tree stands and little bridges in the woods as soon as I was able to understand what a saw was and use it. I worked rough construction from the age of 16, but it wasn't until I came to California to build a Buddhist temple that I started to realize my passion for fine woodwork, and learn more about the craft.
Years later, bringing more beauty and functionality into day to day life is the goal. The shop is at Alameda Point Studios, a beautiful space with a view of the San Francisco Bay, and chock full of powerful, finely tuned tools and good people. I take pride in creating custom furniture and cabinetry, with an eye on sustainability for the earth and workers.
After almost 5 years immersed in Tibetan Buddhist art and philosophy and subsequent years of working for myself, the importance of the whole process of building is apparent. That includes a comfortable working relationship with clients and designers as well as bringing tangible, quality results, on time.
We do furniture pieces as well as residential and commercial cabinetry and architectural elements. Some notable commercial clients include The America's Cup, Kenwood Winery, Superbowl 50 Host Committee, Craftsman and Wolves, Cellarmaker Brewing Company, and The Good Hop.
Let me know if you see anything in my portfolio that you'd like to tweak, or if you have ideas you'd like to turn into reality.
Looking forward to working together.
- MP
Mat Philip
For custom table/stand5.0I enjoyed working with Nathan. He has an expert eye for what works. He provided timely updates and the finished product is very high quality.
RWRobin Wolaner
For I'd like a window seat built in my living room4.8Nathan was a complete pleasure to work with. He came up with solutions for my space/storage needs, delivered exactly as/when promised. Beautiful piece. Could not ask for more.
- MD
Mike Duca
For Custom shelving in closet5.0Nathan was great. The cabinets he created for us were A+ and a great deal. Would happily work with him again.
- A
Audrey
For Small Floating Bathroom Shelf/Cabinet5.0Nathaniel crafted a fantastic little cabinet for me and delivered it personally. I was looking for something the provide some extra storage space in my small bathroom that matched some existing pieces and hide a poorly placed electrical outlet and my curling iron plugged into it. He was very patient with all of my questions and even some changes in design. He offered great technical solutions to my ideas and installed some very cool inset hinges. The finished product is exactly as I imagine and looks fantastic! Bonus was being able to support a local craftsman!
MRMike Reilly
For Solar Panel Table4.8Nathaniel was very professional and delivered a quality product. The project was unusual and it was difficult to find a carpenter willing to put in the extra effort and innovation to make my dream come to life. From start to finish, Nathaniel communicated very well and walked me through the design phase very patiently. My only critique was the timeliness of the projject but then again, that was due to sickness so quite understandable. Overall, I am very happy with my experience and would recommend Nathaniel to anyone who is looking to have a quality piece of furniture.
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