Benham Design Concepts

I would absolutely work with this maker again and I would also recommend Brian to others. Brian was timely answering all emails, especially specifical questions regarding measurements and metric conversions. His work is excellent with attention to detail which I really appreciated. Brian was mindful every step of the way and observing the actual delivery process and how he moved through it with great care was impressive.

Brian did a great job. He made a sign for my veterinary hospital that has already gotten us a lot of attention. He was timely, worked with us well, provided a good product at a good cost, and was friendly. I think there may be projects in the future that we will use him for. An added bonus is that I had the satisfaction of supporting a local business.

Brian was extremely easy to work with. He came out to our house and measured the size of the door (which was nice in case we gave him inaccurate measurements) and he added to our vision in his own way. He let us know during the time that he was working on project and it was completed in a timely fashion. The best part (other than the finished product) was him installing it, so that we could enjoy it. Enjoyed working with him and would love to do so again in the future.

I was looking for a simple Mission style lamp for my nightstand, but I could not find a commercially available product. I did an Internet search and found a few custom made versions. I was not aware that ordering something to be custom made was still an option today. I liked Mr. Benham's version of his Craftsman lamp, but I wanted certain elements changed in the design. He did some research and eventually devised interesting solutions to all of my design requests. The final product came out perfectly and better than I expected. Considering all of the work that went into the lamp, the price was very reasonable and the workmanship was flawless. The lamp was packed carefully and arrived without a scratch. Mr. Benham sent updates and pictures as he worked on the lamp. I have no complaints and can recommend Mr. Benham's woodworking design and manufacturing skills without reservation.

After trying, rather unsuccessfully, to find a unique engagement ring box online that had everything I was looking for, I stumbled upon Brian's profile on CustomMade. Brian listened to my ideas, incorporated them into an initial design, and worked with me to perfect the finished product. He was communicative, very professional, and the end result was exactly what I was looking for ... a well-made, beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece that we will cherish for many, many years to come. I would highly recommend Brian's work, and would be more than happy to serve as a reference for him if any prospective clients out there would like additional information.

A beautiful table was delivered on time and ahead of schedule. Great job and good design.

I worked with Brian Benham of Benham Design Concepts to create a custom made engagement ring box that required specific detailing and engraving and four operational locks with matching keys. Here are the reasons I would HIGHLY recommend Brian - 1. He has a passion for what he does! His communications with me noted not only the specific design elements we were working on but also his love for what he does. He has a great eye for combining woods and colors and materials and bringing out their natural beauty. He displayed exceptional technical and artistic skills during the design and production of this ring box. One of the many examples of this is that he hand carved the four hearts on the box himself! 2. He was always timely, personable, and professional. I always received response messages back within a day often with design drawings and updates on what we were working on. After construction of the box began, he sent great pictures of the process and finished product which you can see online. Since the ring box was a central element in my engagement it is nice for people who appreciate fine craftsmanship to be able to see the construction of the project online. 3. He finished the project early and chose a shipping option so that I could track the shipment to ensure delivery before the date I got engaged. 4. The finished product was breathtaking - I wouldn't change anything about it. 5. I thought the final price was great for the time and effort that Brian went into working with me on the design (about 2 weeks back and forth), and the final product which also required the use of an expert engraver in both wood and metal. Brian works with a great engraver BTW who also submitted some design and script elements to me during the time we worked on designing the box. We got the design and finished product worked out within 1 month which was exceptional for a custom made product. 6. Brian made computer models of the finished design which were really nice in going back and forth on the final design. Brian always respected my design ideas and enhanced them through his expertise of craftsmanship and materials selection. My only critique is that the CustomMade.com site was sometimes slow so that the uploaded pics Brian sent me and sometimes took a long time to load. However Brian helped when this occurred by sending the picture files directly to my inbox. 7. Everyone I have shown the box to LOVES it! My proposal to my girlfriend was successful and we are getting married May 2013!!! Thanks so much Brian!!!