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Celebrate Earth Day with CustomMade

Posted on April 22, 2010 by admin| 5 Comments
Rustic Round Dining Table by Bumble Bee Woodworks at CustomMade.com

CustomMade would like to wish everyone a Happy Earth Day! Earth Day celebrations around the world today will remind us of the importance of promoting and maintaining a healthy, sustainable environment.  However, being environmentally friendly isn’t just about caring for … Continue reading →

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Furniture: Custom-Made or Retail?

Posted on April 22, 2010 by admin| 1 Comment
Sack Back Windsor Chair by The Wooden Knot at CustomMade.com

Buying a new piece of furniture is a perfect chance to add beauty to your home.  Custom-made furniture is your best choice for creating a unique look.  You might be surprised to learn, however, that buying custom-made furniture can also … Continue reading →

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Orca Coffee Table Update

Posted on April 16, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment
Orca Table Option A

Bryce Van Dyke, our 2010 CustomMade Design Challenge winner, has chosen CustomMade artisan Bill Amaya of Cimarron Lofting, Inc., to build his winning project, the Orca Coffee Table.  They’ve graciously agreed to give us a behind the scenes look at … Continue reading →

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The Appeal of Custom Made Curtains

Posted on April 16, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment
Curtains by Meg Braff

Since I can remember, I have always adored curtains.  They are not only pleasing to the eye but practical.  They serve as insulation and, if interlined with blackout lining, can keep the light out in the morning for a bit … Continue reading →

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Eight More Things You Never Knew Could be Custom Made

Posted on April 13, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment
Classic Steel Spiral Stair by Salter Spiral Stair at CustomMade.com

We’ve previously looked at eight things you may not have realized could be custom made.  Items like billiard tables and carved signs, custom or not, aren’t things you normally see everyday in the typical home.  It’s not surprising that you … Continue reading →

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Eight Things You Never Knew Could be Custom Made

Posted on April 9, 2010 by admin| 2 Comments
The Standard Madison by Drawknife Custom Billiard Tables at CustomMade.com

Everyone knows you can have furniture like cabinets and dining tables custom made.  Here are eight things you may not have realized can also be custom made. 1. Jewelry boxes Large storage spaces like cabinets and drawers are often customized, … Continue reading →

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Introducing Lonny…

Posted on April 8, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment
powder room

Every week, interior designer Sally Henninger shares her thoughts on design, furniture and the custom made world. Those of you who follow design have surely heard about Lonny, a relatively new interior design magazine available online.   It is a great … Continue reading →

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Andrew Pitts – FurnitureMaker and Murphy’s Fine Woodworking take Honorable Mentions in Design Portfolio Contest

Posted on April 6, 2010 by admin| 2 Comments
2009 Residential Furnishings, Mission Living Room and Dining Room by Murphy's Fine Woodworking at CustomMade.com

CustomMade has been well represented in Custom Woodworking Business Magazine’s long running Design Portfolio Contest.  In February, we congratulated CustomMade subscribers Culin & Colella, Inc., for winning the 2010 Design Portfolio Award for the Residential Furniture Built-In Category.  We have … Continue reading →

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“Free Form” Rustic Furniture

Posted on April 5, 2010 by admin| 3 Comments
Rustic Madrona Occasional Chair by Rustic Wood Creations at CustomMade.com

Guest blogger Keith Keyser of Rustic Wood Creations reflects on his development as a rustic furniture maker and how an appreciation for the character of wood and attention to balance and harmony in each piece define his style. I guess … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons to Buy Custom

Posted on April 2, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment
Spiral Staircase by Artisan Woodworking at CustomMade.com

Are you trying to decide if buying custom is right for you?    CustomMade.com subscriber Robert Sproll of Artisan Woodworking notes that most people who buy custom have projects with one or more of the following requirements. 1.  Special Size Requirements … Continue reading →

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