Carpentry

I discovered woodworking during COVID, almost by accident. An old wooden table in our house had reached the end of its life. Its surface was worn, cracked, and deeply scarred after years of use. Instead of throwing it away, I dismantled it, cleaned every piece, and gave the wood a second life.

Wood Scrapes #

I took an old table — broken, missing parts, and worn from years of use — cleaned it, and reused every recoverable piece of wood to build two tables: a coffee table and a kitchen table. Nothing went to waste.

Coffee Table #

The tabletop became a handcrafted coffee table. Custom live-edge design with epoxy river detail, highlighting the natural wood characteristics.

Kitchen Table #

The remaining timber, combined with other reclaimed scraps, became a steerable kitchen table designed for our home — a compact piece that added both mobility and storage to a busy kitchen.

Refurbished Chairs #

I restored broken chairs that most people would have discarded. After reinforcing their frames, repairing the joints, and refinishing them, I painted them with patterns inspired by traditional Nubian art, turning damaged furniture into something with character.

Desk Lamp & Pencil Holder #

A functional desk lamp with an integrated wooden pencil holder, showcasing precision joinery and finish work.

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What started as curiosity became one of my favorite hobbies. I enjoy seeing potential where others see waste, combining engineering with creativity, and giving old materials a meaningful second life.