Completed English Tavern Room

Historic and authentic millwork can transform a space. Come check out the tavern now that it is complete. Using a combination of his historic architectural salvage along with new millwork, brent shares the tricks used to get this space right.
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[@garyhenderson9303]

Looks like the perfect place to enjoy a warm beer. Great work!

[@BrentHull]

Agreed!! Thx.

[@millcity9711]

Outstanding room and outcome, despite the questionable furnishing choices. What a fun project and wish it was in my basement, though I might never leave it. Thanks, Brent, for sharing, it's been an insightful journey.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for watching.

[@CrankyHermit]

Nice ping pong room! You might consider stripping the paint off those steel columns. You could darken the bare metal with gun bluing and then seal with wax. Or if that seems too industrial, you could wrap them with zinc or copper sheet (or perhaps brass or bronze) and then chemically darken (patina) that surface to whatever degree is desired.

[@BrentHull]

Great ideas! Thx.

[@ccwnyc5671]

It's a triumph. Fan of the linen fold carving. 😊

[@BrentHull]

Thanks so much.

[@DrMJJr]

LOVE that LED cove lighting of the strapwork frieze...that really should go around the whole room!! Maybe also incorporate wall sconces that shine in both up and down directions to maximize the lighting volume??

[@BrentHull]

Noted. Thx.

[@jayumble8390]

Beautiful! Fantastic!

[@BrentHull]

Thx, I think so too.

[@who2u333]

I was really hoping that there would be another look at the tavern. Outstanding!

[@BrentHull]

Glad we could get it.

[@richoneplanet7561]

Ditto - lighting would be challenging - stunning paneling 😮👍🏼

[@BrentHull]

Noted. thx.

[@JeremeyHowlett]

Library sconces go great with rooms like this.

[@BrentHull]

Noted. Thx.

[@ronmack1767]

That is one cool space Brent. It really looks great. You all did a terrific job creating a real looking tavern. Thanks for the videos. Take care and God bless.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks so much.

[@christopherzehnder]

With all the careful planning you did around the mechanicals, structure and the wonderfully moody lighting, this space doesn’t feel like it’s crammed in to a residential basement. And that’s one heck of an accomplishment! Bravo! The only thing I would try to adjust would be to better diffuse some of the lighting so there aren’t “hot spots” on some of the walls. Maybe a gel or frosted lens would help soften the general lighting. The uplighting of the strapping details looks phenomenal!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks and thanks for the tips!

[@echoewest2685]

The room is fantastic. Giving details like representative dimensions and the particular species and cut of wood to select is very helpful. How it’s finished would also be helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@BrentHull]

Glad you like it!

[@jonbunbury7027]

I'm glad you brought up lighting. First thought was, "it's too dark." May I recommend using more sconces? Seems like you need to throw light up, down, and laterally, not just down. The space looks fantastic! Great reuse of an historic interior. Well done as always, Brent!

[@BrentHull]

Thx, better lighting is in the works.

[@RichieRich845]

👍Beautiful, it looks like it been there for 200 years. What did you say quarter sawn or .........6:50

[@BrentHull]

Thx and yes. quarter-sawn White oak.

[@thomash6496]

Thanks Brent, looks great. I appreciate all that you do and share with us.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for watching.

[@centerbfd]

Get the steel painted faux bois to match. Add some trim if you want, but I think faux bois is the answer. The old building of the Main Branch Cleveland Public Library has faux bois all over the place because the doors are steel fire doors.

[@centerbfd]

And if someone carps that it's not "authentic," point out the rich tradition and the skill required to do it right!

[@BrentHull]

Good suggestion. Thx.

[@tc9148]

Love it. All the detail on grain and sawing is so interesting.

[@BrentHull]

Thank you!!

[@TanukiDigital]

It just needs a bard a few wenches and a some tankards! Beautiful work!

[@BrentHull]

haha. Thx.

[@markpalmer5311]

Bourbon would just taste better down there.

[@ZachAshcraft]

absolutely

[@BrentHull]

100% Thx.

[@petereastwood7868]

Bourbon? Good heavens, Man - it’s an English Tavern! Single-malt Scotch only, Sir!

[@a97chrjo]

Beautiful I would love to see how you end up with the light. I definitely understand it's a challenge.

[@BrentHull]

Will do! Thx

[@Mopardude]

That is pretty wild, one of my more favorite builds your working on.

[@BrentHull]

Cool, thanks!

[@jimc4731]

I love a space like that! You did a fine job JIM ❤

[@BrentHull]

Thank you!

[@Captain-KTS]

Simply Beautiful Brent! My dream hang out space!! Cheers Kirk

[@BrentHull]

Thanks!!

[@JoshJordison]

Wonderful! Great space.

[@BrentHull]

Thank you!

[@elsa_g]

Beautiful! I'd be interested to hear your thoughts once you finalize the lighting. In my experience, it's really tricky especially trying to evenly light walls using LED light strips, even with diffusers. I almost have been tempted to try painting the diffuser so that the edge closer to the wall is more opaque, but haven't risked trying it yet…

[@BrentHull]

Thx for watching.

[@Hakaze]

Oooh, love it

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thx.

[@zert936]

very nice work .

[@BrentHull]

Many thanks

[@АндрюхаК-о9в]

Great job! the room is conducive to relaxation.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for watching.

[@josephmccann4143]

Looking nice!

[@BrentHull]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@silvananivis9867]

Love the furniture too. Amazing place

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thx.

[@cattails1166]

Really great space! Well done!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks so much.

[@tuurdemeester]

Amazing work. What a transformation!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks so much.

[@SeanSchade]

Looks incredible!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks!!

[@dennisdean3925]

Beautiful work and detail.

[@BrentHull]

Thx so much.

[@elbarto152]

Amazing work!

[@BrentHull]

Thank you!

[@scotchgirl9727]

Gorgeous!

[@BrentHull]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@christopherbowersdresser4188]

fantastic job

[@BrentHull]

Thanks so much.

[@michaelbissen1946]

Simply AWESOME!!!! I'll take 2 please, 😂😂

[@BrentHull]

Haha. Thx.

[@Haakonson55]

Brent, your projects are inspiring. If you were to give advice to an upcoming woodworker that would like to make a business out of it someday, what would it be? What would you focus on to make yourself stand out from the rest?

[@BrentHull]

My focus has been historic precedent. Mainly because the best work was done in the past. This precedent inspires me and my clients. Second, you need to slowly build up a better client base. It takes time. Good luck.

[@JL-hn6hi]

Lovely!

[@BrentHull]

Thank you!

[@dandoolin1335]

How about illuminating some period appropriate leaded glass window panels? Maybe even from the ceiling. Psychologically, there needs to be more exits, if only faux.

[@BrentHull]

ok

[@stenzeliron6818]

Some cool sconces, chandeliers…. I can make you any sconces you design or dream up.

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Good to hear.

[@matthewwalton8994]

Hey Brent, I realize your teaching seems to be to refine the craft of those who are already builders, but I was wondering if you have any advice for those who would like to become builders? Any resources and recommendations? Thank you! Love your work

[@BrentHull]

Well, i suppose there are 3 paths. 1, just start building. Most builders today are self-taught. 2. work for a builder. Learn as much as you can under someone else. 3. Go to a school. NBSS or construction mang school. Good luck.

[@Art-is-craft]

If you are still at school there are several options open to you. Trade school, furniture making, architecture, brick laying, plastering or even engineering.

[@jacobtracy7847]

Stellar

[@BrentHull]

Thx.

[@gordonhill7050]

How did you finish the oak? Maybe wrap the steel columns with some vertical fine fluting to give it height without taking up space.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks. Good idea.

[@leozmaxwelljilliumz3360]

I would love to talk to the carpenters who did that. Sheeesh those folks are talented

[@BrentHull]

Agreed. Thx.

[@samwisegamgee2488]

Looks great! Are you given liberty to give us an idea of how much this entire project costed the homeowner?

[@BrentHull]

Nope. Sorry.

[@samwisegamgee2488]

@@BrentHull No worries! Great video!

[@Art-is-craft]

How is the bar top finished. Is it a synthetic finish or a natural oil finish?

[@BrentHull]

It's a built up synthetic.

[@mercantile1803]

this really does look like an old pub

[@BrentHull]

Thanks!

[@_GOD_HAND_]

The triglyphs in the entablature have 4 sections! What would Inigo Jones think?

[@BrentHull]

Haha, thx. English classicism in the Tudor period was not canonical.

[@Plastipede]

Would wrapping those steel columns in brass be a good way to do those?

[@BrentHull]

Possibly. Good thought.

[@jerrycomo2736]

Difficult to make a space with no windows to one that resembles the interior of a Public House. I'm considering the same thing but with a chair-rail about 4 foot high with shelf for pints and English Wallpaper above that. English Settle type benches, crown-moldings with deep shelf for our pewter and porcelain collections lining the wall/ceiling interface.

[@BrentHull]

good luck. Thx.

[@broederbond60]

No floor ashtrays?

[@BrentHull]

Haha. good point.

[@bruceconnor6535]

Perhaps you could trompe l'oeil the metal columns.

[@DrMJJr]

ohh nice suggestion, although its a French detail, something similar in the English fashion might work just as well!!??

[@BrentHull]

Good idea. Thx.

[@jeffhreid]

Nicely done. Looks tremendously expensive

[@BrentHull]

Thanks so much.

[@av1204]

ive never wanted to smoke a cigar with a brandy so bad in my life

[@BrentHull]

Haha. thx.

[@Mike-dy8bq]

I'm not sure why, but I just got the urge for a cigar and something in a snifter.

[@BrentHull]

haha! Word.

[@troyqueen9503]

👍🏝️🇨🇦🥃

[@BrentHull]

Thx

[@christopherzehnder]

First!

[@BrentHull]

Thx!