Reception Desk Dimensions: Counter Heights, Depth and Accessibility
Typical dimensions for custom reception and front desks in offices, hotels and clinics: transaction counter height, work surface height, depth, knee space and accessible counters.
What Drives the Cost of Custom Commercial Millwork
The factors that move the price of custom millwork for restaurants, offices and hotels: scope, wood species, joinery, finish, curves, hardware, site conditions and schedule.
How a Custom Millwork Project Works: from Drawings to finished project
A step-by-step look at how a custom millwork project moves through our shop, from the first conversation and site measurement to fabrication and installation.
White Oak vs. Walnut vs. Cherry: Choosing Wood for Commercial Millwork
How white oak, walnut and cherry compare for restaurants, offices and homes: hardness, moisture resistance, color and how each wood ages.
Restaurant Banquette Dimensions: Seat Height, Depth and Back Angle
The dimensions we use to build comfortable restaurant banquettes and booths: seat height, depth, back height and angle, width per guest, table placement and accessibility.
Built for the Building: Crafting the Front Desk of Sacramento's Historic Citizen Hotel
How PhillBuilt designed and built a one-of-a-kind solid walnut, brass, leather, and glass reception desk for The Citizen Hotel in downtown Sacramento — and what it took to get it right.
Year Well Spent: Our Custom Oak Dining Table for a San Francisco Home
A year in the making — we designed a solid oak dining table with hand-polished stainless steel for a San Francisco client. Dieter Rams-inspired. Built to last generations.
