I made this bench quick and dirty a little over a year ago. It's served its purpose well, but I'm ready to upgrade. The work surface will be wood, as I like being able to knock a bottle, glass or beaker over and not have it break. The overall look and feel will be rustic, like the wine box and it will have a metal frame. I really like having the storage area under the work surface for carboy and bucket storage. Any other ideas?