Who is Wood Create?

My name is Ben, and I live in Cornwall, England, with my wife Victoria and our two children, Bella and Reuben. My main passions are woodwork, garden building design, furniture design, and home improvement.

Over the past ten years, I have designed and constructed a wide range of garden buildings, outdoor structures, and custom furniture, both for customers and for our own home. During that time, I have developed a collection of high-quality garden room designs and building plans to share with others who want to create their own insulated garden rooms.

My design style is heavily influenced by mid century modern and retro styling, contemporary industrial design, and rustic living. I love creating things with my hands, and wood is by far my favourite material to work with, which is where the name Wood Create comes from. Wherever possible, I use reclaimed materials and enjoy the challenges and creativity that come with working this way.

Garden rooms are a particularly fascinating project. They combine structure, insulation, layout, and finish, and my goal is always to apply best practices and real-world experience. Through Wood Create, I sell detailed garden room plans, shed plans, and unique furniture designs so you can create professional-quality builds yourself.

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Youtube – Wood Create

Pinterest – WoodCreateUK

Instagram – wood_create

What Inspired Me to Start the Wood Create Blog?

What Inspired Me to Start Wood Create?

Wood Create began as a place to showcase my work and share detailed guides to help others achieve their own home and garden building goals. The website, shop, and blog bring together my plans, projects, and experiences in one place.

I also encourage conversation and shared learning. Each article includes a comments section where readers can exchange ideas and experiences, and I personally respond to messages and comments to help wherever I can.

While garden rooms and garden buildings are the main focus, I also share DIY projects and creative work that inspires me, along with the designers and makers who influence my approach.

Home and Garden Projects

The Wood Create blog documents many of the projects I have taken on in and around our home. One of the biggest transformations has been our garden makeover. Almost everything you see has been handcrafted by me, with a little help from my wife Victoria.

Decking, a veranda, patio, planters, a boardwalk, and a pergola are just some of the projects we completed to improve our outdoor space.

Our new home in Cornwall has also undergone a major transformation, with the garden being one of our main priorities. What started as a blank and overgrown space has gradually become a functional and enjoyable outdoor area.

Here is the Before picture

Here are some after pictures

My Inspiration for Interior Design and Furniture Creation

Many years ago, I studied interior design and architecture at a degree level, and that passion for design has been rediscovered and has become a big part of my life again.

I have a strong interest in architecture and furniture design, particularly where structure, form, and function come together. Designers such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Mies van der Rohe have influenced my thinking and inspired me to create my own designs and experiment with materials.

A lot of my day-to-day inspiration also comes from platforms like Pinterest and Instructables, both of which are full of creative ideas and clever solutions. There is always more to try than time allows.

I created Wood Create to share my experiences, ideas, and designs with like minded people, and I hope you find something here that helps or inspires you. I always welcome feedback and enjoy hearing about your own projects, so feel free to get in touch.

Enjoy,
Ben 🙂

P.S – my wife, Victoria, is a full-time blogger. She has three blogs covering making money online, healthy living and all our adventures on her travel blog. Victoria helped me set up my home and garden blog, so you’ll notice lots of content from her too!