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9/22/11 Product Update – Job Board Enhancements

Posted by CustomMade in Company News and Info, For Customers, For Makers on September 22, 2011

Hello to our Customers and Makers,

The Job Board has been live for almost five months and we have received a tremendous amount of feedback about it. Taking this into careful consideration, we have begun streamlining the entire process to make it easier to use for both Customers and Makers.

Communication Dashboard

Customers and Makers: [...]

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Glass-Top Macassar Ebony Cube Table

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on September 22, 2011

David Kiernan is a furniture maker from Cranston, RI who makes stylized furniture that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Inspired by Art-Deco, Modern, Asian and the Arts and Crafts era, but all with a unique spin.

Here’s my favorite piece by David. It’s called “Cube Table” and is made from macassar ebony with black lacquered [...]

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Howard Hatch’s Place in the World of Fine Billiard Tables

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on September 22, 2011

During his college years at The School for American Craftsmen at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Howard Hatch was a dedicated student of furniture design… and playing pool. Howard had been building fine furniture for years but was held back from his desire to build billiard tables due to the lack of availability of slate. [...]

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Bath Towels? Go Beyond with Unique Custom Wedding Gifts

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on September 21, 2011

Having trouble expressing your best wishes to a lucky engaged couple through the magic of bath towels?  For the close friends and family of a bride and groom who need a little help going beyond the registry, our custom wedding gallery can help you think of unique gift ideas for bridal showers and weddings (as [...]

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The IFDA predicts how home life in America will change between now and 2020

Posted by CustomMade in For Makers, The Pro Shop on September 19, 2011

The popular home design blog ApartmentTherapy recently wrote an interesting article summing up how 2,000 members of the IFDA (International Furnishings and Design Association) predict that home life will change between now and 2020. Here are few highlights of the article that may be interesting to makers of home goods and furnishings out there…

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Custom Made Cabinetry that Conceals and Reveals

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on September 18, 2011

Storage space, workplace, and gathering spot all in one.  Kitchens rarely feel big enough for the multiple roles they play in our lives.  When you need more room, you turn to the cabinets.  If your cabinets are turning on you, it’s time to consider a custom made cabinetry solution.  Our custom cabinet makers can help.

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Vintage Furniture: Reclaimed Wine Wood for Your Custom Projects

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on September 17, 2011

Would you like some wine with your dinner?  How about some wine with your dining table?

This custom dining table by Larry Golden was made from fermenting wine casks from the Adelaida Vineyard.

Wine connoisseurs, eco-conscious consumers, and anyone looking for an unusual custom furniture piece with an interesting backstory should take note of wine [...]

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Vermont, Hurricane Irene, and Buying Local

Posted by CustomMade in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers, For Makers on September 16, 2011

Written by Patrick Kennedy of Superior Woodcraft, Inc.

Attention All Consumers

Dear Consumer,

Buying Local isn’t just business. It is personal. Your local businesses are owned by your family, friends and neighbors. Thesue are very same people that create your community. So, buying local just isn’t about business – it’s about you. Personally, l view the act [...]

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Unique Hardware Designs for Your Custom Doors

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on September 16, 2011

Adding custom doors to your home?  Whether they’ll face the world outside or divide your interior space, don’t forget the amazing hardware options a CustomMade artisan can bring to your project.  Whether you’re looking for an antique reproduction or a whimsical touch, you can get the final details for your custom wood doors or glass [...]

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Nature in Your Home: Custom Ceramics by Tile Goddess

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on September 15, 2011

Your kitchen backsplash, fireplace surround, and your bathroom tiles are highly visible focal points in the most popular rooms in your home.  These spaces are just waiting for a personal touch.  Custom ceramics can fit right into these spots, but what decorative motifs to choose?  Do you have a favorite animal? CustomMade artisan Joy Munshower [...]

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