# Benham Design Concepts: Custom Furniture Designer > Custom Furniture Designed \& Handcrafted from solid wood, stone, glass, \& metals\. Furniture made in Colorado and shipped all over the USA Generated by Yoast SEO v28.4, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Custom Furniture Maker \- Denver, CO](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/custom-furniture/custom-furniture-denver-colorado/) - [Handcrafted furniture made in Colorado and shipped all over the USA](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/) - [Portfolio of Custom Furniture, Art, and Architectural Elements](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/portfolio-brian-benham/) - [Interior Designer Trade Program](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/interior-designer-trade-program/) - [Handcrafted Custom Furniture](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/custom-furniture/) ## Posts - [Headboard with a Swoosh](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/headboard-with-a-swoosh/): A custom walnut headboard with integrated nightstands, built\-in power access, and a recessed swoosh detail that carries through every element of the design\. - [Dressing Vanity With A Swoosh](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/dressing-vanity-with-a-swoosh/): This walnut dressing vanity was built to match a headboard from an earlier project\. Same swoosh detail, relief carved and painted black, carried across a new piece\. One drawer, a finger\-notch pull, and no hardware\. - [Two Tone Trestle Dining Table](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/two-tone-trestle-table/): A custom hickory dining table with a two\-tone finish, dark stained legs that let the grain show through, contrasted against a lighter stained trestle and top\. Joined with a through\-tusk tenon wedged in place\. Built to size for your space and how you use it\. - [Two Moon Coat Rack Sculpture](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/two-moon-coat-rack-sculpture/): My client wanted a coat rack exclusively for guests, but a normal coat rack, when not in use, would just be some hooks in their entryway\.  So we decided to create a wall sculpture that would double as a coat rack when they had guests over\. - [Sekijoju Bonsai Chess Table](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/sekijoju-bonsia-chess-table/): A sculptural root\-over\-rock bonsai chess table, handcrafted from walnut and wenge, with a mirrored top, pull\-out shelves, and an organic stone\. ## Custom Registration Role - [Realtor](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/b2bking_custom_role/realtor/) - [Gallery/Gift Shop](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/b2bking_custom_role/gallery-gift-shop/) - [B2B \(Other\)](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/b2bking_custom_role/b2b-requires-approval/) - [Interior Designers](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/b2bking_custom_role/interior-designers/) - [Individual Customer](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/b2bking_custom_role/individual-customer/) ## Custom Registration / Billing Field - [First Name](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/b2bking_custom_field/first-name/) - [Company Name](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/b2bking_custom_field/company-name/) - [Number of Employees](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/b2bking_custom_field/number-of-employees/) - [](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/b2bking_custom_field/8661/) - [Website](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/b2bking_custom_field/website/) ## Design Standards - [What Size Dining Table Do I Need?](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/design-standards/how-large-should-my-dining-table-be/): Two main factors should determine the size of your dining room table\.  The shape and size of your dining room or dining area, and the number of people you usually seat around your dining table\. - [Optimal Mattress and Nightstand Height](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/design-standards/optimal-mattress-and-nightstand-height/): One of the most overlooked dimensions in bedroom furniture design is the height of your mattress and nightstand combo\. - [What are Standard Mattress Sizes](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/design-standards/what-are-standard-mattress-sizes/): Choosing the right mattress size is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when buying a new bed\. The wrong size can affect your sleep quality, room layout, and overall comfort\. This guide covers all standard mattress sizes available in the United States to help you make an informed decision\. - [How to care for your Wooden Cutting Boards and Kitchen Utensils](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/design-standards/how-to-care-for-your-wooden-cutting-boards-and-kitchen-utensils/): How to clean and care for your wooden kitchenware, such as cutting boards and utensils, in four easy steps\.  Hand\-wash only, dry thoroughly, oil with a food\-safe oil, and refresh with light sanding when needed\. - [How Tall Are Standard Dining Tables?](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/design-standards/how-tall-are-standard-tables/): Table heights vary based on function and design, but as a custom furniture maker, I know that one size doesn’t fit all\. While standard guidelines exist, the perfect height for your table depends on how you’ll use it, the seating you pair with it, and the comfort and style you envision\. ## Furniture Design Studies - [Trestle Dining Table \- Design Study](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/3d-modeling/trestle-dining-table-design-study/): How a trestle table's base becomes the focal point: exposed joinery, a chamfered foot, and a top built to stay out of the way\. - [Mission Style Blanket Chest \- Design Study](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/3d-modeling/mission-style-blanket-chest/): A Colorado Springs client had a specific reason for having me design this Mission Style Blanket Chest\.  She wanted it large enough to store her outdoor cushions so they are out of sight and protected for the winter\.  So we stacked up her cushions to measure them to be sure we designed it just the right size\.  She had a South West vibe going on, so a mission\-style chest seemed to complement that feel\. - [Copper and Walnut Door Design Study](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/3d-modeling/copper-and-walnut-door-design-study/): At 36 by 80 inches, the door proportions are standard, but nothing about the face feels standard\. The curve shifts weight toward the hinge side at the bottom and toward the latch side at the top, which gives the door a sense of movement even when it's standing still\. - [Branch Round Table A Design Study](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/3d-modeling/branch-round-table-a-design-study/): For this custom furniture design piece, I went with four legs that don't just go straight up\. They curve outward at the bottom, pull inward through the middle, and then fork at the top like tree branches reaching up to carry the tabletop\. - [Craftsman Storage Bench Design Study](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/3d-modeling/craftsman-storage-bench-design-study/): When I sat down to work through this Craftsman Storage bench, the starting point was pretty clear: the client's house has a strong Arts and Crafts character, and anything I put into that space needs to feel like it belongs there\. ## Newsletters - [Mixed Media Furniture: What Happens When You Combine Wood, Steel, and Stone](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/newsletter/mixed-media-furniture-what-happens-when-you-combine-wood-steel-and-stone/): Wondering how wood, steel, and stone work together in one piece? Here's what goes into designing custom furniture that blends materials well\. - [When Furniture Becomes a Conversation Piece](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/newsletter/when-furniture-becomes-a-conversation-piece/): See how two truly custom furniture pieces, a sculptural chess table and a hand\-carved headboard, became the pieces people ask about most\. - [Building a Custom Home in Colorado? The Furniture Conversation Needs to Start at Framing](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/newsletter/building-a-custom-home-in-colorado-the-furniture-conversation-needs-to-start-at-framing/): If you're building a custom home in Colorado and thinking furniture comes last, you're setting yourself up for compromise\. Here's why the conversation needs to start earlier than you think\. - [Metal Patination](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/newsletter/metal-patination/): One of the fun things about being a custom shop is that customers will often ask for things that challenge my skill set, push me out of my comfort zone, and allow me to explore new ideas, materials, and skills\. - [Humidity's Hidden Toll: The Science Behind Lasting Furniture](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/newsletter/the-science-behind-lasting-furniture/): Discover why cracked wood isn't a natural feature but a sign of improper drying\. A Colorado furniture maker reveals how dry climate construction and industrial finishes ensure your furniture lasts for generations, without the fine print excuses ## Products - [3D Puzzle Cube](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product/3d-puzzle-cube/): 3D Puzzle Cube Totaling six puzzle pieces - [Wine Bottle Balancer](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product/wine-balancer/) - [Travel Sized Cribbage Board](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product/travel-sized-cribbage-board/): Travel Size Cribbage Board Includes a deck of cards and four game pieces - [End Grain Wood Cutting Board \- Butcher Block](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product/random-woods-cutting-board/): \ \End Grain Cutting Board\ \Approximate size 12" x 16" x 1\.25" thick\ \Made from various hardwoods\ \ - [Medicinal Herbs Garden Markers](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product/medicinal-herbs-garden-markers/): \ \Wooden Garden markers\ \Includes 15 different herb types\ \Size 5/8" wide by 5 3/8" long\ \Select Favorite Wood Species\ \ ## Testimonials - [Ritika Patel \- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5\.0](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/testimonial/ritika-patel/): Brian was extremely easy to work with\. He came out to our house and measured the size of the door and he added to our vision in his own way\. - [Karrol \- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5\.0](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/testimonial/karrol/): A beautiful table was delivered on time and ahead of schedule\. Great job and good design\. - [Levi \-⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5\.0](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/testimonial/levi/): 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 - [Michael \- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5\.0](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/testimonial/michael/): 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 - [Patricia Risch \- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/testimonial/patricia-risch/): I would absolutely work with this maker again\. Brian was timely in answering all emails, especially specific questions regarding\.\.\. ## Episode - [Building a Dr\. Seuss Inspired Coat Rack](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/podcast/building-a-dr-seuss-inspired-coat-rack/): How a straight 4x4 becomes a whimsical, Dr\. Seuss\-inspired coat rack using a band saw inside\-out cutting technique, plus a hand\-cut castle joint base\. - [Wall\-Mounted Mid\-Century Modern TV Cabinet Build](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/podcast/wall-mounted-mid-century-modern-tv-cabinet-build/): A walnut wall\-mounted TV cabinet built with floating tenons, wenge accent shelves, and a hidden French cleat, from grain selection to final assembly\. - [Building a Sculpture that Doubles as a Coat Rack](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/podcast/building-a-sculpture-that-doubles-as-a-coat-rack/): building a sculptural two\-moon coat rack, from grain\-matched bandsaw cuts and CNC joinery fixtures to hand\-shaped hooks and a hidden wall\-mount system\. - [Stave Door Construction \- Custom Door](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/podcast/stave-door-construction-custom-door/): In this episode, I show how I built a custom door using stave construction\. This type of frame construction makes for a strong, stable door that resists warping and is less susceptible to humidity swings\. This is part of the Copper Door series that I built for a client in Evergreen, Colorado\. - [Veneering a Panel for a Custom Door](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/podcast/veneering-a-custom-door/): I show you how I veneered the center panel of the door with copper and walnut\. I started by cutting the door's center core from 12\-ply plywood\. This ensures stability and resistance to expansion, contraction, or warping, providing a solid surface for veneering\. ## Categories - [Custom Entryway Furniture](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/category/entryway-furniture/) - [Architectural Components](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/category/architectural-elements/) - [Tables](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/category/tables/) - [Archived Projects](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/category/archived-projects/) - [Custom Dining Room Furniture](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/category/dining-room-furniture/) ## Tags - [Custom Furniture Collaborations with Interior Designers](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/tag/custom-furniture-collaborations-with-interior-designers/) - [Where Wood Meets Steel](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/tag/wwms/) - [Woodworking Art](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/tag/woodworking-art/) - [Porthole](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/tag/porthole/) ## 3D Model Types - [Furniture Designs](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/3d-model-type/furniture-designs/) - [Benches](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/3d-model-type/benches-3d/) - [Coffee Tables](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/3d-model-type/coffee-tables-3d/) - [Dining Tables](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/3d-model-type/dining-tables/) - [Sideboards and Chests](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/3d-model-type/sideboards-and-chests-3d/) ## Collection - [Shadow Box Clocks](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/collections-store/shadow-box-clocks/) ## Collection\-Portfolio - [Wood and Metal](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/collection/wood-metal/) - [Red Rocks](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/collection/red-rocks/) ## Design Standard Types - [Furniture Standards](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/design-standard-types/furniture-standards/) - [Dining Table Standards](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/design-standard-types/dining-table-standards/) - [General Info](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/design-standard-types/general-info/) - [Bed Standards](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/design-standard-types/bed-standards/) - [Living Room](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/design-standard-types/living-room/) ## finishes - [Clear Coat](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/finish/clear-coat/) - [Matte](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/finish/matte/) - [Satin](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/finish/satin/) - [Chemical Patination](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/finish/chemical-patination/) - [Paint](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/finish/paint/) ## materials - [n/a](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/material/n-a/) - [Steel](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/material/steel/) - [Metals](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/material/metals/) - [Copper](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/material/copper/) - [Bronze](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/material/bronze/) ## News Type - [Design Talk](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/news-type/design-talk/) - [New Projects](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/news-type/new-projects/) ## Service Areas - [Colorado](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/service-area/colorado/) - [Colorado Springs](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/service-area/colorado-springs/) - [Denver Colorado Metro Area](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/service-area/denver/) - [Oregon](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/service-area/oregon/) - [Portland Oregon](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/service-area/portland/) ## Styles - [Contemporary Design](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/style/contemporary/) - [Solid Wood Furniture](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/style/solid-wood-furniture/) - [Mountain Modern](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/style/mountain-modern/) - [Mixed Media Art](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/style/mixed-media-art/) - [Japanese \& Asian Design](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/style/japanese/) ## Testimonials Types - [Featured](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/testimonials-type/featured/) - [General](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/testimonials-type/general/) ## woods - [Black Walnut](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/wood/black-walnut/) - [American Cherry](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/wood/american-cherry/) - [White Oak](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/wood/white-oak/) - [Hard Maple](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/wood/hard-maple/) - [Wenge](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/wood/wenge/) ## Brands - [Benham Design Concepts](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/brand/benham-design-concepts/) ## Product categories - [Sustainability](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product-category/scrap-wood/) - [Kitchen \& Dining Accessories](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product-category/kitchen/) - [Plant Markers](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product-category/garden/plant-markers/) - [Garden](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product-category/garden/) - [Handcrafted Furniture and Art In Stock](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product-category/in-stock/) ## Product tags - [Wholesale Options](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product-tag/wholesale/) - [Kitchen Utensils 4pc Chef’s Set](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/product-tag/kitchen-utensils-4pc-chefs-set/) - 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[White Oak](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/wood-species/white-oak/) - [Iroko \- African Teak](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/wood-species/teak/) - [Mahogany](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/wood-species/mahogany/) ## Podcasts - [Design and Fabrication](https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/pod/design-and-fabrication/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](http://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/sitemap_index.xml)