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Custom Made vs. Factory Made Chairs

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Founder's Blog on November 18, 2010

Mike and I think there is a common idea that threads through every artist and art enthusiast; quality will forever reign over quantity. This idea is the back bone of why the custom made chair is far superior to those of the mass produced non-customizable persuasion. No matter what genre of art that you particularly [...]

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Custom Works in Multiple Media

Posted by Seth in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on November 18, 2010

Although artisans are usually categorized in terms of a single medium – wood, metal, stained glass, etc – you will find that CustomMade artisans make items of exceptional beauty that expertly combine many different materials.  There are few limits to what combinations our talented artisans can work with.  If you are considering commissioning a custom [...]

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Hot Off the Press – Celilo Sofa by the Joinery

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on November 17, 2010

Welcome to the first ever edition of Hot off the Press! Stay tuned every Wednesday afternoon to catch the latest NEW custom finds and features: new artisans, new items  - the freshest and finest additions to the custom community.

Feast your eyes on this week’s hot new item: The Celilo Sofa by the Joinery

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Custom Made Stuff for the Kitchen Besides Cabinets!

Posted by Seth in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on November 17, 2010

When you consider having something custom made for the kitchen, usually your first instinct is to look at beautiful handcrafted cabinetry.  That is a solid investment in the enjoyment you will receive from the most popular room in your home.  Here are a few things you’ve probably never considered having custom made that belong in [...]

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What can be custom made from Zebrawood?

Posted by Seth in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on November 17, 2010

Today I wanted to shed a little light on some of the amazing projects on CustomMade that are created using Zebrawood, a particularly interesting figured wood that makes for some amazing custom creations.    The name zebrawood is used for wood with a figure that looks like the striping of a zebra, with dark stripes on a [...]

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And the Winner is…

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on November 16, 2010

The winner of the CustomMade Artosam contest was announced last night.   This was our first contest EVER and we received an incredible number of responses from custom makers of all stripes.  It was a close competition. The submissions spanned a wide range of types of custom projects, each entry was truly unique, and the overall [...]

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Newest Artisans of the Week

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on November 16, 2010

Help me welcome to some of the newest CustomMade members for this week!

David Iepson of Working Designs and Installations LLC

“This hand carved and very dimensional sign was carved from foam and hard coated. Vacuumed formed leafs and air brushing completed the piece. Custom projects with a lot of imagination! [...]

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A Visit to a Local Shop

Posted by Seth in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on November 16, 2010

This past Thursday we put on our jackets and set out to meet our Maker. Well, at least one of them! Where better to head out to on a chilly autumn morning, than the town of Gloucester, MA? Gloucester, among other things, is a popular vacation destination, an important city [...]

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What does “custom” mean to you?

Posted by CustomMade in Company News and Info, For Customers on November 15, 2010

We’re here to bring you YOUR custom: we’re here to bring you the goods and services that result from your individual choices.

So what do you want to see? Tell us. We’ll listen.

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From Custom Ant Farms to Custom Built Homes: The Story of a Designer’s Beginnings

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, For Makers, The People Behind CustomMade on November 12, 2010

Did you ever experience custom-making as a kid? Steve Trevathan, our senior Design and Front-end Developer shares his childhood memory of concocting custom creations with his siblings – and how a custom ant farm led to a lasting family landmark.

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