Craft in Focus
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About Ryan: Passionate About Woodworking and Furniture Making
About Me
I pride myself in woodworking, creating finished pieces that are heirloom quality, and I stand behind each piece I create and deliver. In these times, it seems everything is mass-produced, and I'm proud to be among dedicated furniture makers committed to custom furniture making.
Commitment to Quality
The commitment to quality starts with selecting and utilizing wood free from defects and continues through high-quality workmanship and finish.
Inspiration from Wood
I draw my inspiration from the wood I work with, wanting each piece to highlight and showcase the beauty of solid wood. Many of the pieces I’ve created have been designed with more than one wood type, creating contrasts of wood grains and light and dark tones.
Design Influence
I tend to draw influence from more minimalistic areas, such as the Shaker style, which allows the wood and the traditional joinery to be the center of attention.
First Creations
Many of my early woodworking furniture pieces were built for our home—a coffee table and entertainment stand for our living room and shelves for the bedroom.
Turning Point
I always had the interest to ultimately transition to custom furniture making, and in 2019, I opened my Etsy shop with smaller wood crafts—shelves, keepsake boxes, valet trays, and mail organizers—to see if there may be a market for the items I was building.
Dream Realized
It’s still a small operation–my wife, Sara, supports the marketing side, and I continue to design, create, and build furniture.