Sven Hanson

Sven Hanson built furniture and cabinets in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, N.M., for 30 years. After a yearlong sabbatical in Italy, he has started over in Marietta, Ga., designing kitchens and baths under the business name Santa Fe/East. He works to incorporate natural materials into clean-lined, functional space.

Features by this author:
Q & A: Laminate-countertop repair optionsOnline Membership Required
6 Rules for Fast and Foolproof CabinetmakingOnline Membership Required

A smart design, a few jigs, and some tactical advice will maximize output and minimize mistakes

Video: Making a Story Stick

A story stick can save time and minimize mistakes during cabinet construction

Improving Kitchen-Cabinet StorageOnline Membership Required

Roll-out storage boosts capacity and utility

Mix and Match: Mail-Order Cabinets

How to get well-made, affordable cabinets from companies that specialize in boxes, doors, and drawers

Editors PickKitchen Cabinets from ComponentsOnline Membership Required

With careful layout and efficient assembly, you can piece together affordable cabinets from mix-and-match doors, drawers and boxes

Making a Solid-Surface CountertopOnline Membership Required

Synthetic materials can be worked like wood and polished like stone

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