Recreating an English Tavern

Historic and authentic millwork can transform a space. Come check out a bar Brent is building underneath a client's house. 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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[@danielstover3029]

Brent, please give us a lot more of this English Tavern recreation. All the details... What a beautiful space! Thanks for sharing! 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@BrentHull]

You got it! Thx.

[@BradVaughn]

That is one fortunate homeowner. It will be a fantastic space.

[@BrentHull]

I agree. Thx.

[@who2u333]

Thrilled that we got another look at this room. I've always wanted to have a room like this, so loving the updates.

[@BrentHull]

Nice. THanks.

[@alexlatiff4198]

Love this project

[@BrentHull]

Thanks!!

[@Jimk0756]

What a beautiful and fun space! Brent, I would love to see how those hidden panels are hinged. Such precision! Thanks!

[@BrentHull]

You got it! We'll do one more video of the finished space. I'm pretty sure we used soss hinges.

[@Jimk0756]

@@BrentHull Thanks Brent, I look forward to it!

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

The first hidden door was definitely a pivot hinged door because you can see a gap between the left side of the door & casing when opened. Also the box on the bar top at 1:32 is a dead giveaway. The rest look like standard 110° European hinges to me. Possibly *_Blum_* branded on this project im guessing. Either way I agree id also love to see a breakdown of how he makes them because im sure they are built to last with the Hull name attached. Beautiful room!!

[@tc9148]

Such a fun project to see. You work on such fascinating projects. Would love to see it when it’s completed. Fumed white oak is such a smart way to color the oak and match the aged panels. The variety of panels including the carved panels make it so unique and special. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thanks.

[@alexlatiff4198]

Keep us posted on the barn too!

[@BrentHull]

Will do.

[@Mopardude]

My favorite project to watch as well.

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thx.

[@peggyhemenger8983]

So grateful for this update, all looking just beautiful! Admittedly, an historic looking tavern is something after my own heart, as the saying goes!

[@BrentHull]

I totally agree!

[@Jared_Albert]

Yes please!

[@BrentHull]

Word.

[@Mike-dy8bq]

Love this project Brent. Hopefully we get to see the final product.

[@BrentHull]

Coming Soon.

[@ShireTown1824]

such a cool build out

[@BrentHull]

Thanks!!

[@rogerhodges7656]

This is going to be a remarkable space. Your attention to detail is incredible.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks so much.

[@lizzapaolia959]

Amazing craftsmanship and detail. We know of a local craftsman who is very talented, however you're work is beyond human perfection. Looks absolutely gorgeous. God bless you 🙏

[@BrentHull]

Wow, thank you!

[@Hakaze]

I love how this is turning out, and am looking forward to see how it ends up. Hope more people will go for things like this

[@BrentHull]

Me too. Thx.

[@ddutton0]

What a great project

[@BrentHull]

I agree. Thanks.

[@CheeseBae]

What makes an English pub so great is it's a place where the community meets and socializes. Why not build a beautiful pub in your town? Building it in your basement so only you can experience it is such an American thing.

[@BrentHull]

ok.

[@robertbamford8266]

With all the hidden doors and storage cabinets, I wonder if things will be forgotten. Discovered years later with an “oh, yeah.”

[@BrentHull]

Haha, it wouldn't surprise me.

[@kellyaquinastom]

Curious about the supports: pillars, side pilasters, impressions of support.

[@BrentHull]

Yes, but also has a strong historic precedent in the Tudor period.

[@instructorgizzard3623]

Brent, what's your process for fuming? Are y'all using something like industrial strength amonia?

[@bfelb]

You can use a low percentage but it'll take forever and never make it to dark brown/ black. Funny enough, we haven't been able to get our hands on the industrial % stuff since COVID where I'm currently based at.

[@BrentHull]

Yes, and we fume in a plastic tent typically.

[@instructorgizzard3623]

@@bfelb respectfully I asked Mr.Hull what HIS fuming process for Hull Historical is. I’m curious as to the logistics really. Brent said to fully buildout this English Tavern basement, his team had to add additional elements. To me that translates to matching tones of the original to the new via a chemical process; that’s quite a challenge with just a few pieces because tannin levels can vary wildly even inside a single tree. What prompted the question is that there are currently unfinished (un-fumed) pieces in situ; does that mean Brent is fitting things on site and then removing them to fume later? I can’t imagine these new homeowners want you fuming in their forever home so that’s out. Therefore, it’s likely that pieces have a lot of back and forth between the site and the shop, that increases the likelihood they can get damaged. Brent is a master builder, he’s more than likely fully aware of the aforementioned, but yet the painstaking process of fitting, removing, and fuming. Why not build things in sections, mock them up in the shop, fuming them there and then reassemble on site? Hull Historical has been around for +30 years. Brent is a master builder in the truest sense. He has his reasons for operating in the fashion. He probably understands many things about this business that I do not. That why I’m here. I want to understand his methodology. BTW sharing your story about your inability to locate a product in your area isn’t very helpful, especially when you haven’t shared with us your general locale. Also I mentioned INDUSTRIAL strength ammonia for a reason, it is because I too, am aware of the lackluster results of off the shelf stuff, hence my use of the word.

[@bfelb]

@@instructorgizzard3623 welcome to the internet buddy, yer in fer a treat!

[@peeloffrecords8496]

How high is the ceiling? I’m thinking of doing this in my basement

[@bfelb]

Higher than it looks, which is why you have to really be careful when doing this

[@BrentHull]

9' and 10'6' in the lower area.

[@SpizzyP219]

Very cool! Coming along nicely. Remind me: are the panels corner-sawn? Gorgeous graining!

[@BrentHull]

Yes they are! All quarter-sawn. Thx.

[@ericacraft9574]

Im so glad i found your channel! Do you have any videos on farmhouses? We are building now in South Mississippi and I want to bring in alot of that old charm. Our house has the 2 single front doors and My sink is a 1937 5ft double drain board high back sink! I need mire inspiration for the interior!

[@BrentHull]

Welcome. Check out my video on our Pennsylvania farm house. A lot of inspiration there.

[@ericacraft9574]

@@BrentHull thank you so very much!

[@scottfortune9016]

That's 80-90% done? Would love to see it finished!

[@BrentHull]

Coming soon. Thx.

[@CrispinCourtenay]

When the client says: "There is no budget" and means it.

[@BrentHull]

Haha, thx.

[@georgemarcolin9874]

Loved the video!! I’m looking for a pattern book of interiors and moldings. What would you recommend? I’m thinking classic American styles, thanks!

[@BrentHull]

Good luck, that is surprisingly hard to find.

[@stewartmoore]

Is there anywhere I can see the process of fuming as you put it on the surface of the oak. Do you have a video on the process or should I google search it online. Is the process called fuming?

[@BrentHull]

Yes, trying googling. We had to read old books about it.

[@lbabb0607]

Brent, what are your plans with the posts?

[@BrentHull]

We are trying to make the go away. If we cover them with trim they may stand out too much. It is a tough balance.

[@urbandecay3436]

What are you using to protect the wood?

[@BrentHull]

Catalyzed lacquer finish.

[@themueth]

Can we get more information on this

[@BrentHull]

Yes, i have 3 or 4 videos on it.

[@mitch8934]

travel vid on Boston?

[@BrentHull]

Yes, we did one.

[@ryansoo4000]

You ARE going to hang a portrait of Henry the Eighth, right? :)

[@BrentHull]

Great point! I'll confirm. Haha

[@troyqueen9503]

Pour me a pint.👍🌴🇨🇦

[@BrentHull]

Yes, for sure. Thx.