A few months ago I completed a big project for the Jupiter Hotel (hotel connected to Doug Fir). They did a big remodel designed by Mark Design group and I was hired to produce custom desks and headboards with end tables for 54 rooms.

Custom desk below with glossy white laminate.  I took their design concept and redesigned to work for the budget I was presented with.  To save costs I designed it to be IKEA on steroids.  Everything is knockdown but with super heavy duty 35mm Cam hardware and glued together on site with 3/4″ backs.  Parts were made at a local mill that has a CNC machine and we assembled the parts at my shop.

Detail of the headboards and boxes below.  Boxes are bolted on from the back with 8 2.5″ conformat screws.  Again, overbuilt.  I changed the original design to a stronger proportion.  I dont like getting callbacks and I assumed the worst for abuse at this rowdy hotel!

It was a fun challenge dealing with a huge quantity (54) and limited budget.  I feel really good about working with the budget and producing something strong very efficiently.

I think Ive found a nice niche where I can do big projects like this at much less expense than the other big companies that do this kind of work.  I keep things simple here with low overhead and efficient and flexible operations.

What a great experience!  Thank you to the folks at the Jupiter and also Mark Design Group for helping me pull this project off.  Im looking forward to getting more work in the hospitality field.

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