"Frida Kahlo with Brushes" Tile Mural by Carly Quinn Designs at CustomMade.com

So Carly, whose favorite artist is the Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha, discovered the Southwest’s passion for Día de Los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” themes and the popularity of custom hand-glazed Day of the Dead tile murals.

Day of the Dead Altar with Cross Tile Mural by Carly Quinn Designs at CustomMade.com

Your own custom Day of the Dead artistic tile design could consist of a single 8” x 8” tile or a mural up to 18” x 18” in size.

Large Day of the Dead Altar with Wings Tile Mural by Carly Quinn Designs at CustomMade.com

All Carly’s tiles are 100% hand made from start to finish and include hand-drawn and glazed designs.  No two tiles will ever be alike.

Day of the Dead Winged Skull Tile Mural by Carly Quinn Designs at CustomMade.com

Her murals are grouted and framed in hand-welded, rusted, and sealed metal frames, with or without votive candleholders, and are also custom made for your individual project.

Day of the Dead Sacred Heart Candelabra Tile Mural by Carly Quinn Designs at CustomMade.com

See Carly at work in her studio and listen to her discuss her “tile addiction” in the video, “Set in Tile.”

What do you want to see in a custom artistic tile design for your home?  Whether you want a mural for a Day of the Dead altar, or perhaps Day of the Dead tile trivets, or a work in any theme that speaks to you, check out the Carly Quinn Designs portfolio at CustomMade and then contact Carly and discuss your ideas.

Day of the Dead Rose Man Tile Mural by Carly Quinn Designs at CustomMade.com

You scan the job board, finally honing in on the ideal job. A great opportunity. In fact you just know you can do this job better than anyone. This job is plain perfect for you and you’re eager to learn more. In a flash your cursor is hovering obediently over the “express interest” button and your fingers move to type a message. You’re ready for this job—hungry for it even. But, then you freeze. The dreaded first message. Gulp…What should you say?

Over the past few weeks, the members of the Maker Success team here at CustomMade have reached out to several makers, new and old, to chat about their biggest concerns. As we tackled various questions, we started to hear the same one repeated by nearly everyone we spoke to: “What should I say in my first message?” At first we were surprised. Why were the makers, some of whom have been in business for twenty or more years, suddenly becoming shy when it comes to talking to customers? And then we realized: it’s not the actual talking to customers that they find worrisome—the makers on our site could probably talk about their craft in their sleep by now—it’s talking online that is difficult. As the business of custom moves online, it can be a challenge for makers who are proficient in communicating with a customer face-to-face to transfer those same charming skills to the cold, anonymous world of the Internet. But as the market for artists and craftsman becomes increasingly digitized, it’s an important challenge to overcome.

Pen Box by Innovative Wood, LLC on CustomMade.com

Truth be told, there is no one universal formula for crafting that first initial contact. Just as every job is different, every customer is different and the type of messages they respond to always ranges. However, by studying our top makers as well as what our customers respond to, we have an solid foundation of what should go into that first message.

1. Get Excited
Our customers are thrilled at the prospect of having their abstract ideas crafted by some of the country’s top makers. The process is new and foreign to them. Don’t be afraid to match or even exceed their level of enthusiasm about the project. Our customers want to see that the person who is crafting their project is just as excited as they are. Showing a degree of interest in the design sets the customer’s mind at ease and gives way to a friendly and constructive dialog between maker and customer: “I would be happy to make your coffee table out of reclaimed wood. Using reclaimed materials to create something new is such a passion of mine. Those materials have such a rich history and should be re-purposed rather than tossed aside.”

Writing Desk by EK Fine Furniture on CustomMade.com

2. Make it Personal
Find something, some way to connect to the customer. Maybe they’re from your hometown or they’re asking for a project that you’ve been thinking about creating for yourself. Whatever little bit of personalization you can put into your message, the better. Just a sentence or two serves to humanize you and gives the customer that warm, fuzzy feeling of talking to a real person, not a computer: “I see you’re from Portland, I take my family to the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland every year, it’s the highlight of our summer!”

3. Ask Questions
Since most customers are unfamiliar with custom, they might leave out a detail or two that they just didn’t even think of. If you need more information from them, feel free to ask for it! If what they’re asking for is very abstract and you aren’t able to get a good idea by their description, ask for a rough sketch. Better to ask as many questions as possible so ensure that you’re both on the same page design-wise: “What height are you thinking for the coffee table? Also, you mentioned that you wanted the top in a funky shape. If you could draw a rough sketch of the shape you’re thinking, that would be immensely helpful!”

Moleskin Notebook Cover by ColsenKeane Leather on CustomMade.com

4. Inform and Educate
Most of our customers have never experienced the custom process. They may simply be unaware of the time, expense, or labor that goes into crafting a piece. If you spot something in a customer’s description that may seem rather unrealistic, kindly point it out. Most customers are open to altering their initial ideas; however, they need to know why: “The finish you’re interested in will look great! However, it is not a standard one that I have in stock, I’ll have to do a little trial and error to make sure you get the finish you want which may mean extending your original timeline.”

5. Explain Why You’re Qualified-But Keep it Brief
Once a customer has received an expression of interest, they’ll click to your profile page, read your bio, and look through your projects to see who you are and get a sense of your style. No need to repeat it in the first message. When tackling this part of the message ask yourself, “what makes you qualified for this particular job?” And sum it up in a few short sentences: “I’ve been making custom furniture for over 20 years, I specialize in breathing life into reclaimed materials and giving them new meaning. I just finished a project like yours where we used reclaimed wood from a barn to make a dining room table. The client loved the design!”

6. Review
By now you’ve just crafted a pretty impressive first message. There’s just one thing left to do before you click that “send” button. Review your work. Spell-check it, and make sure that the grammar is correct. It may seem like a simple step, but it’s often forgotten. Having several spelling and grammatical errors in a first message doesn’t show you in the best light. It seems like you rushed through and didn’t put time into your work. And that does not represent you! Slow down, and take the time to check for errors.

Once you have your completed message, re-read it as if you were the customer receiving the message. Would you want to work with that maker? If the answer is yes, then you’ve just crafted yourself a great first message.  Go ahead, click send!

If you’re a maker and interested in becoming a member on CustomMade.com, please click Maker Sign Up for more details.

Children love seeing everyday objects magically come to life in films like Fantasia and Beauty and the Beast, but have you ever seen custom furniture that could move itself?

"Unspecified Figures" by Randy Weersing Furniture Designs at CustomMade.com

This busy fellow, one in a series of “Unspecified Figures” created by Randy Weersing Furniture Designs in collaboration with Tim Neun Fine Furniture and sculptor Michael Randles, would certainly nod and greet you if he could remember where he left his head.  These works can be custom designed as functioning chests, media cabinets, bookcases, and, of course, works of art for your home.

For the young at heart, custom furniture makers can create whimsical yet functional furniture sculptures that will bring a sense of life and motion to any room.  Be our guest and enjoy these diverse works from the CustomMade galleries that seem poised to walk, sidle, dance, or crawl across the floor (or other surface).

“Wood You Dance?” This dashing little maple table with an impish smile by Hammond Bay Furniture Studio has designs on that voluptuous yet elegant sofa.  Could it be the start of something special? (Now you know where sofa tables come from).

"Wood You Dance" Tables by Hammond Bay Furniture Studio at CustomMade.com

The award-winning Honduran mahogany Queen En table by Mark Newman Design in Wood is “sexy, humorous, and thoroughly modern in its celebration of dance” yet rooted in Queen Anne and Chippendale style.

Queen En Table by Mark Newman Designs in Wood at CustomMade.com

Chairs have arms that can be brought to life, too, in custom designed anthropomorphic furniture.  This sculpted chair by Chrysalis Woodworks has carved hands depicting the gestures of classical Indian dancing and carved feet painted with traditional costuming and decorated with real ankle bells.

Sculpted Chair by Chrysalis Woodworks at CustomMade.com

We share the world with many wonderful creatures with many, many legs.  Sometimes they can drop in on us unexpectedly.

Spider Chandelier by Michael Wilson Designs at CustomMade.com

This spider chandelier by Michael Wilson Designs, with eight metal claws on the tips of its eight hand-carved solid walnut legs, is perfect for setting the mood when you’re having guests for dinner.

Your can bring your custom furniture sculpture ideas to life through the CustomMade “Get it Made” project board.  Post your ideas and have artisans interested in your project contact you.

Each sterling silver ring in “Neptune’s Gift” chain maille bracelet was handmade and woven together by Jewelry by Mig Lemire.  The “scrolls of silver” frame the gorgeous deep burgundy sea glass focal like waves against a rocky shore.  Contact Mignonne Lemire and have her create a unique piece of chain maille jewelry inspired by the natural beauty of coastal Maine.

"Neptune's Gift" by Jewelry by Mig Lemire at CustomMade.com

Chain maille can serve as both the chain and the pendant on custom necklaces by Body More Beautiful.  The “Sand Dunes” necklace sports chain maille links, lampwork beads, Swarovski crystals, and fancy pewter round balls and has a matching set of earrings.   The Argentium sterling silver “Link Me” necklace features a pyramid-style chain maille pendant with Swarovski crystal drops.  Get in touch with Wendy Perley and have a chain maille jewelry piece custom designed to accompany a special outfit.

"Sand Dunes" Necklace by Body More Beautiful at CustomMade.com

"Link Me" Necklace by Body More Beautiful at CustomMade.com

A diamond pattern in reclaimed sterling silver chain maille gives this Victorian lace bracelet by WorldWise Jewelry “a very lacy, feminine look.”  Contact Kathy Pine and discuss a chain maille design made from reclaimed or other ethically sourced metals.

Victorian Lace Bracelet by WorldWise Jewelry at CustomMade.com

Chain maille’s historical associations make it a good candidate for men’s jewelry.  Add an “industrial/rocker vibe” to the design, like Diana Ferguson Jewelry did to this oxidized sterling silver men’s pendant with leather cord, and you have a very cool piece.  Diana originally designed this pendant at the request of Eric Clapton’s publicity manager, who asked for chain maille pendants for the performers at the 2010 Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival, including Eric Clapton, John Mayer, ZZ Top, Albert Lee, and BB King.  You can contact Diana and discuss your custom metal and cord options for your own chain maille pendant.

Men's Pendant with Leather Cord by Diana Ferguson Jewelry at CustomMade.com

Post your request for custom chain maille jewelry on our CustomMade “Get it Made” project board and have interested artisans contact you.

Vintage 1920s Italian carnelian crystal cameos (look closely and you can see the lions) have been set into 14k yellow gold bezels that dangle from antique 14k gold chains. The French hook tops for these custom earrings feature 4-point round, full-cut, bezel-set natural white diamonds. Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US at CustomMade.com.

The glowing recommendations that clients have left for CustomMade artisan Wally McSorley of Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US give us some insights.

She has a story for every piece of jewelry and I have to occasionally remind myself that her jewelry was purchased and not adopted.

Our adventure in customizing our engagement ring was truly enjoyable because Wally made us feel comfortable and understood what we wanted.

The design is simple, elegant, and timeless.  People literally walk across the room to get a closer look and stop me in shops and stores to ask about it.  What’s more important everyone agrees it really captures the essence of my personality and style.

Jewelry that’s a personal adventure to create, comes with a story, and has a palpable presence like a living thing and yet is uniquely you.  Jewelry that compels people to cross the room and ask you about it.  Wally understands that the customer is both the stage and the play for every custom jewelry design she creates in collaboration with her customer.

This Silver Necklace with White Sardonyx Cameo and Moonstone created last Christmas by Wally McSorley has become a signature piece for her customer, a mother and a spiritual person. For her, the nativity scene was an ideal choice. Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US at CustomMade.com.

Whether you have old gemstones, antique cameos, or ancient coins that deserve a new life in new custom settings or need a jewelry piece that will fit an active lifestyle, Wally will work with you to create something special.  Take a look at a few treasures from the Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US portfolio at CustomMade.

Looking for “a special venue” for a wonderful stone? Wally created this water jade white gold gents ring to allow as much light as possible to enter the client’s beautiful blue-green water jade cabochon without making it “fussy.”  She and her client opted for a bezel setting with open sides instead of a prong setting.

Water Jade White Gold Gents Ring by Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US at CustomMade.com

To fully appreciate the amazing images that large Australian Koroit Boulder opals present, Wally had to design “a frame for a wearable work of art” for her customer.  This Koroit Boulder opal and emerald pendant is reversible, and the gold-plated sterling silver frame with rivets covered by 1-point green faceted emeralds, though beautiful in itself, allows the centerpiece to shine.

Koroit Boulder Opal and Emerald Pendant by Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US at CustomMade.com

Interested in a revival of a traditional piece through a new interpretation?  As something old with a twist, these vintage crystal and gold bridal earrings, featuring 1930s French oval crystals with hand-engraved lilies of the valley bezel-set in 14k white gold, would make a great accessory for a bride.

Vintage Crystal and Gold Bridal Earrings by Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US at CustomMade.com

The banded agate beads in these silver earrings were reclaimed by Wally from a Victorian piece and given new life in a classical design.

Banded Agate Silver Earrings by Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US at CustomMade.com

Want a senator wrapped around your finger?

This authentic Roman bronze coin silver ring bears the profile of a 2^nd Century AD Roman senator.  The bezel setting conforms to the contours of the coin and preserves its numismatic value.  Wally has a collection of authentic ancient coins available for your own custom ring, or you could provide your own senator.

Authentic Roman Bronze Coin Silver Ring by Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US at CustomMade.com

Ready to embark on your own custom made jewelry adventure? Get in touch with Wally McSorley of Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US and start sharing your ideas for unique jewelry.

The portly fellow in the 14k gold “Happy Hippo” ring by Sigi Jewelry Design is sure to elicit smiles wherever he accompanies you, whether his admirers are fans of these irrepressible wild beasts or just won over by that unforgettable face.  Check out Sigi Jewelry Design’s CustomMade portfolio for more examples of custom jewelry for animal lovers and contact Sigi Eurich to start your own project.

"Happy Hippo" Ring by Sigi Jewelry Design at CustomMade.com

Green Tree Jewelry / Heavy Hitter Ind. can create custom wooden earrings and pendants for you, like these intricate, eye-catching avian-themed earrings.  When you discuss your ideas with Lance Nybye, “the sky is the limit.”

Wooden Earrings and Pendants by Green Tree Jewelry / Heavy Hitter Ind. at CustomMade.com

Michael Holland of Michael Holland Productions brings a unique perspective to his animal jewelry.  His primary business is creating sculptures for natural history exhibits.  This sterling silver sea horse brooch, colored with transparent enamel paint, was an opportunity for him to create a less representational and more whimsical creature.  Get in touch with Michael and have him bring an animal to life in a custom jewelry design for you.

Sea Horse Brooch by Michael Holland Productions at CustomMade.com

An avid fisherman approached Joel Bagnal Goldsmith and asked for a “red fish tailin’” custom ring design.  When red fish feed in shallow water, their tails stick out above the surface and flash their characteristic “eyes.”  The result: the sterling silver “Red Fish Tailin’” ring.  Contact Joel and have him duplicate this ring in any precious metal or discuss your own animal jewelry design.

"Red Fish Tailin'" Ring by Joel Bagnal Goldsmith at CustomMade.com

Out of the plastic bag and into custom made jewelry, the goldfish is a symbol of wealth and prosperity, and this golden fish cloisonné pendant by AWKed Design Jewelry Studio will certainly earn you a wealth of compliments.  Dmitriy Polyakov can create custom jewelry for you inspired by children’s drawings or based on your own ideas.

Golden Fish Cloisonné Pendant by AWKed Design Jewelry Studio at CustomMade.com

Who could use owl and animal cuff links in sterling silver and gold by Christine Guibara? Anyone with an eye for unique custom jewelry, nature lovers, or night owls themselves would love cuff links like these as a gift.  Contact Christine and she’ll take you through the design and creation process step by step.

Owl and Animal Cuff Links by Christine Guibara at CustomMade.com

If you share your home with your favorite animal, Flirt & Flutter Handcrafted Jewelry can create silver custom pet print jewelry from an actual impression of your pet’s paw or nose in a non-toxic mold.  Your pendant can take the natural shape of a paw or nose or that of a stylized heart and also include a hand-stamped name or nickname on the reverse side.  Contact Kaleen Wolfe and have her create unique paw print jewelry for you.

Custom Pet Print Jewelry by Flirt & Flutter Handcrafted Jewelry at CustomMade.com

For custom jewelry for the animal lovers in your life, post your ideas on our CustomMade “Get it Made” project board and have artisans interested in your project contact you.

"Spring" by AB Glass Jewelry at CustomMade.com

CustomMade artisan Andrea Bernstein created this stunning, eye-catching necklace with a dichroic glass pendant with multi-hued plays of light, handmade borosilicate glass beads with multiple bands of color, and a hand-etched “Tree of Life” that symbolizes “hope, faith, and belief.”

Do you find the look of dichroic glass and the “Tree of Life” motif appealing? Your own custom designed necklace by Andrea will be a one-of-a-kind creation.  Every piece of dichroic glass is unique, transmitting one color while reflecting another color, which shift with the viewer’s perspective.

Just imagine the dazzling display that will frame a “Tree of Life” design hand-engraved or etched on your very own custom necklace.  Imagine the compliments, too.

Grads and Dads

Grads and Dads alike might enjoy a good read in a custom decorative box that can also display and protect.  Custom made boxes by Vicki L. Lee Bookbinding can be sized to fit an individual book and even include drawers or other additional compartments.  The boxes can be created from cloth, paper, leather, or a combination of these materials.  Get in touch with Vicki Lee and have her bring her expertise in bookbinding and conservation techniques and traditions to your gift box project.

Custom Made Boxes by Vickie L. Lee Bookbinding at CustomMade.com

How about a custom gift box designed for dear ol’ Dad’s favorite pastime? For the fly fishing enthusiast, McGuire Woodworking can create fly fishing boxes in small, medium, and large sizes from wood scraps reclaimed from his cabinetry workshop.  Contact McGuire Scroggins and custom order these attractive and practical accessories.

Fly Fishing Boxes by McGuire Woodworking at CustomMade.com

Help Someone Make The Digital Leap

Know anyone who has recently made the great leap forward from the photo albums of yore to digital media? It’s hard to replace the momentousness of bringing out a carefully collected volume of precious photographs and passing it around a circle of visitors.  A memory box by Yoder Furniture Design, however, can help mark retrieving discs filled with digitized photos as a special moment.  Contact Richard Yoder and discuss adding photo images or other personalized designs to your custom box.

Memory Box by Yoder Furniture Design at CustomMade.com

Year Round Occasions

Weddings and housewarmings are always in season.  For groomsmen, a gift like this cigar box by Wooden-It-Be-Nice, made from maple, walnut, and cedar with a verdigris copper inlay and custom sized to include cigars and a lighter, would be an excellent choice.  For the married couple, a display case for showcasing wedding memorabilia would be much appreciated.  This handcrafted display case by DWF Gallery Hardwood Designs proudly displays an engraved wedding cake utensil set.

Cigar Box by Wooden-It-Be-Nice at CustomMade.com

Display Case by DWF Gallery Hardwood Designs at CustomMade.com

Contact Stephen Jornov of Wooden-It-Be-Nice or Don Fortin of DWF Gallery Hardwood Designs with your custom wedding gift box ideas.

Small but striking, something that turns the mundane into the marvelous makes the perfect housewarming present.  This utensil box by Bearkat Wood is made from black walnut, poplar, purpleheart, padauk, and ebony and will add some “Old World” charm to your friend’s kitchen counter.  A stained glass tissue box cover and matching nite-light by Krysia Designs, together or separately, would be a thoughtful and gorgeous gift.

Utensil Box by Bearkat Wood at CustomMade.com

Stained Glass Tissue Box Cover and Matching Nite-Light by Krysia Designs at CustomMade.com

Get in touch with Brian and Kitty Noel of Bearkat Wood or Krysia Napiorkowski of Krysia Designs for these or other custom housewarming gifts.

Standards and Special Requests

Wine is an appropriate gift for so many occasions.  Turn a classic gift into something special with a 100% Canadian maple, handcrafted wine box by Joinery.  Contact Armin Schoeller and have him create a gift wine box to your custom specifications.

Wine Box by Joinery at CustomMade.com

Do you already have the perfect gift but need a custom gift box to do it justice? When not creating beautiful custom chairs, Beautiful Rockers can design boxes to fit your needs.  This handmade macassar ebony box features a boxwood and padauk inlaid design and a lacquered, “French polish” finish.  You can contact Jiri Kalina and have him custom upholster the interior specifically for whatever you want to place inside.

Macassar Ebony Box by Beautiful Rockers at CustomMade.com

Turn your custom made box ideas into great gifts for any occasion.  Just post your requests on the CustomMade “Get it Made” project board and have artisans interested in your project contact you.

Since bamboo is a grass and cannot be milled like a tree, its stalks are sliced into strips that are then laminated together.  The resulting boards can either have a “vertical grain,” a surface created with the edges of the strips that looks more like actual wood grain, or a “horizontal grain,” a surface created with the cross-sections of the strips that shows off the bamboo’s traditional knuckle pattern.

This custom bamboo kitchen by Superior Woodcraft, Inc., features vertical grain, custom stained bamboo in a unique, modern kitchen design.

Custom Bamboo Kitchen by Superior Woodcraft, Inc. at CustomMade.com

The horizontal grain in this bamboo kitchen by Jim Farris Cabinets helps establish this space’s stylish, contemporary look.

Bamboo Kitchen by Jim Farris Cabinets at CustomMade.com

Contact Patrick Kennedy of Superior Woodcraft, Inc., or James Farris of Jim Farris Cabinets and discuss your ideas and options for bamboo custom cabinets.

For this Asian-inspired custom bath set, Nassau Design Build used bamboo panels for the vanity countertop and legs and bamboo strips set into a plywood substrate for the cabinet door panels.  Get in touch with Ken Kohles and explore an eco-friendly bamboo option for your bathroom cabinetry.

Custom Bath Set by Nassau Design Build at CustomMade.com

The challenge: a modern master bath remodel in a 19^th century Colonial home for a client who wanted a “masculine aesthetic” for the new scheme.  The result: this bathroom remodel by Feinmann, Inc., with a custom bamboo vanity and built-in cabinetry complementing the natural stone elements.  What else can bamboo do? Contact Peter Feinmann and talk it over.

Bathroom Remodel by Feinmann, Inc., at CustomMade.com

Want to brighten your laundry room? Bamboo custom cabinets like the ones in this laundry room by Serrao Cabinets & Design might do the trick.  Discuss your needs with Luigi Federico Serrao.

Laundry Room by Serrao Cabinets & Design at CustomMade.com

Remember that custom cabinets don’t have to be built-ins.  As with custom bookcases, you can choose between built-in or freestanding designs.  These bamboo cabinets and sideboards by Glendon Good Custom Fabricating, with bamboo cabinet doors and drawers, aluminum frames, and stainless steel hardware, would be wonderful additions to any contemporary dining room or kitchen.  Contact Glendon Good and share your ideas for furniturized bamboo cabinetry.

Bamboo Cabinets and Sideboards by Glendon Good Custom Fabricating at CustomMade.com

To get started on custom cabinets for your home, post your ideas on the CustomMade “Get it Made” project board and have interested artisans contact you.  Like bamboo? Specify it in your inquiry and then discuss your options with the custom maker of your choice.

You have your iPhones, iPods, and iPads.  Why not an iTable?  We’ve previously featured on our blog Kyle’s amazing coffee table/docking station, but it merits another look.  With the swipe of your hand across the touch sensitive controls, up comes the motorized sound-bar and your favorite songs begin.  With another swipe, the music stops and the sound-bar disappears into the table.  This very cool coffee table is just the first salvo in Kyle’s series, “Connect with Your Furniture.”

Redefining the turntable: The iTable by Kyle Buckner Designs at CustomMade.com

This modern entertainment center was designed and built specifically for his clients’ new home. It features empire cherry wood, aluminum trim, and frosted glass inserts.  The custom curved doors are fitted with Blum Blumotion slides to prevent slamming.

Modern Entertainment Center by Kyle Buckner Designs at CustomMade.com

The cherry wood, frosted glass, and aluminum trim harmonize beautifully in this Modern Entertainment Center by Kyle Buckner Designs at CustomMade.com

Pieces from the Kyle Buckner Designs signature collections, like this Elegant cocktail table or Unique end tables, can be personalized with upholstery, stain color, and finish of the customer’s choice.

This Elegant coffee table features a red oak stain and a deep, glossy polyurethane finish. Kyle Buckner Designs at CustomMade.com

The organic curves and striking stripes of this Unique end table will be sure to attract your guests' attention. Kyle Buckner Designs at CustomMade.com

The Transformed coffee table is made from pine stained a Cabot Red Mahogany with a thin polyurethane finish, a hand-cut Plexiglas tabletop, and stainless steel.

Transformed Coffee Table by Kyle Buckner Designs at CustomMade.com

Ready to bring a design to life that’s an extension of you?  Discuss your ideas with Kyle Buckner and have him bring his “against the grain” unorthodox vision to your project, whether one of the existing designs in his portfolio speaks to you or your living space calls for a unique creation.