Design Style: Faber's pieces possess a distinct Japanese influence, and he often uses Japanese tools and methods when building. Each one has a "soul," drawing inspiration from Old World architecture styles as well as modern influences. He loves using recycled materials or "architectural salvage" such as leather, old copper and ceiling tin tiles, and claims that part of the fun — and the challenge — of Trading Spaces is locating resources in unfamiliar cities.

The Pieces: Faber enjoys recycling wood whenever possible, and is particularly proud of an armoire he built for designer Christi Proctor in San Antonio from "found" wood. He's especially pleased with another piece he built for designer Laura Day in Oklahoma — banquette seating made from the discarded wood from the sides of an old barn.

Quotable Faber: "Being a good furniture maker is akin to being a good chef ... its important to pay attention to all elements of the process: prep, creation and finish."