Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on October 4, 2012
How to describe beautiful, dark hardwood paired with elegant sterling silver inlay designs by Laura Rittenhouse Studio Furniture? Perhaps something like mysterious and graceful night-blooming sprouts called forth by crescent moons and stars, an inlay motif CustomMade artisan Laura Rittenhouse has featured in her “Silver Moon” collection and other custom furniture projects. Inspired by nature [...]
To celebrate her daughter’s fifth birthday, CustomMade customer Kristie knew she wanted to do something extra special. Her daughter, lover of pink and princesses, required a new bed with unconventional dimensions. Kristie posted her project on CustomMade hoping to find a skilled maker creative enough to design and build such a unique bed which and [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on May 2, 2012
Custom storage ideas can make a big difference in even the smallest spaces. Add a practical twist to a cozy nook with custom furniture that will hold your attention as well as your belongings in a novel way. Take a look at some works by CustomMade artisans that feature unique storage ideas and perhaps you’ll [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on February 17, 2012
Why invest in custom adjustable furniture? You can use space more efficiently in a small home or room, and your pieces can be constructed to dismantle and transport easily when you relocate. We’ve previously discussed some of the advantages of adjustable furniture, and a term like “efficiency” sounds objective enough not to merit too much [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on November 9, 2011
Is your mental image of a Murphy bed straight from a Laurel and Hardy short?
William L. Murphy’s invention dates from 1900 but is enjoying a modern day comeback, and it’s not because of its comedic potential. In another example of how furniture designs from bygone eras are finding new life, these clever built-in beds [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on September 11, 2011
“The wood wants to grow. Always.”
With this powerful statement by artisan Chris Beidel of Pernt, THIS Visits begins a video interview with the CustomMade artisan about his journey from architecture to furniture design. In a recent blog post on live edge design, we’ve featured this cherry slab bench by Chris, made from a [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on June 29, 2011
Sooner or later infants will try to eat their cribs. That’s why choosing the right crib that’s safe for the newest member of your family is so important. And there’s certainly a lot to consider: everything from choosing non-toxic materials to a design that allows you to keep a better eye on your baby.
The [...]
Posted by CustomMade
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on April 23, 2011
Children’s bedrooms are the children’s own space. They sleep in the room and keep all their own things in it. Often, the kids’ bedroom is also their playroom. Being so, many want their children’s bedroom to be a happy place that their children like to call their own.
Whimsical, colorful decor can suggest fun, and [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on April 2, 2011
See the water pooling on the table to the right?
It’s not water. (Too late for April Fool’s!) It’s a Japanese style water droplet table by Michael Wolniewicz Custom Furniture Design with a water effect designed and hand-finished into the walnut tabletop itself. Above the table, a three-pronged light fixture hangs over the center of [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on March 1, 2011
One size does not fit all, but this custom storybook rocker by the Chidwick School of Fine Woodworking looks like it can fit three pretty comfortably.
If you have little ones around or on the way, keep in mind their needs and your needs as caregivers in your furniture plans. CustomMade artisans have created a [...]
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