Niklas Ekstrand

Furniture & Maker Editor

Niklas builds the things other people only sketch. He covers parametric furniture design, joinery, and the CNC cut-sheet workflow that takes a piece from screen to shop floor.

Articles by Niklas Ekstrand

How to Stain Wood Furniture: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to stain wood furniture the right way with this beginner-friendly guide covering prep, tools, application, and common mistakes to avoid.

By Niklas Ekstrand · July 15, 2026