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For North Bennet Street: A Benefit Exhibition of Studio Furniture

Posted by Mike in For Customers, For Makers, Founder's Blog, The Wide World of Custom Making on March 12, 2010

The North Bennet Street School in Boston’s North End, one of the oldest crafts training programs in the country, has announced that Boston’s Gallery NAGA will host the exhibition, “For North Bennet Street: A Benefit Exhibition of Studio Furniture,” featuring handmade furniture from “some of the most prominent studio furniture makers in the United States.”  The [...]

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Where Art Thou Custom Breakfast Table?!

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on March 11, 2010

Every Thursday, interior designer Sally Henninger shares her thoughts on design, furniture and the custom made world.

Am I the only one left completely in love with breakfast tables?!

Think Sunday morning, the New York Times, and a cup of fresh squeezed orange juice next to a window with sunlight streaming in.  I am loving [...]

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What Types of Wood Are Best for my Custom Furniture or Custom Cabinets?

Posted by Seth in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on March 10, 2010

Selecting the type of wood you want for your custom furniture or cabinets is exciting, but how do you pick the wood best suited for your needs?  Guest contributor Robert Sproll of Artisan Woodworking offers some specific questions to consider for determining your requirements.

Do you need a wood to match particular surroundings? Do you [...]

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Why You Cannot Find What You Want at the Furniture Store

Posted by CustomMade in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on March 9, 2010

Guest contributor Randy Maxey explains why finding a special piece of furniture can be difficult in a typical furniture store and how using CustomMade.com can help you find what you’re looking for.

“If you’ve spent a lot of time looking for that special piece of furniture or accessory, chances are you’ve walked away disappointed and [...]

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A girl and her dollhouse (my early love affair with custom made)

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, The Wide World of Custom Making on March 4, 2010

Every Thursday, interior designer Sally Henninger shares her thoughts on design, furniture and the custom made world.

Like many passions, my love of interior design began at an early age.  After receiving a dollhouse from an older cousin, I remember the excitement of being able to pick the furnishings and have something of my own [...]

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And the winner is

Posted by CustomMade in Company News and Info, For Customers, For Makers, The Wide World of Custom Making on March 3, 2010

Congratulations to Bryce Van Dyke, winner of the 2010 CustomMade.com Design Challenge!

His Orca Coffee Table is amazing and he has won the opportunity to work with one of our woodworkers to have it custom made for him using Rockler tools and supplies.

Thank you to all of our entrants – the designs were incredible [...]

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Custom Made with Exotic Wood from Africa

Posted by Seth in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers, Maker Spotlight on March 1, 2010

Exotic Wood Furniture.  Consider having your next custom furniture project custom made with exotic wood from Africa.  “When people hear the word exotic they first think expensive, but that is not always the case.  There are some that are absolutely gorgeous and reasonably priced.” Guest contributor Michael Huber of Chesapeake Cabinet and Woodworks strives to [...]

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