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Architectural Elements with Industrial Style by DumpTruck Design

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on September 6, 2012

Exclusively designed custom architectural elements can help turn your place of business into a memorable environment your customers will want to return to and share with their friends.  CustomMade artisan Cory Wagner of DumpTruck Design creates fixtures, built-ins, and other architectural elements in close collaboration with his commercial clients and other designers.  His completed projects [...]

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Reclaimed Materials from Historic Locations

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on July 28, 2012

The diaspora of reclaimed materials from the world famous Coney Island park in Brooklyn, NY, was the subject of a recent article in the New York Times.  Over the past few years, discarded Brazilian ipe wood from the iconic Coney Island boardwalk, sometimes literally rescued from dumpsters, writes Liz Robbins, has been used to create [...]

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Unique Storage Ideas for Small Spaces

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 [...]

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Classic, Space Saving Custom Entertainment Centers by Philip Snyder of PS Woodworking

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on December 29, 2011

Do you have “a set of working plans” or “just an idea or vision” for a custom woodworking project?  Artisan Philip Snyder, owner and operator of PS Woodworking, can bring your project to life, even if you’re just starting with a need for extra storage and some dead space.  Working out of Napa, CA, Philip [...]

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When Worlds Collide, Custom Home Remodeling Shines Through

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on November 13, 2011

What do this traditional style cherry jukebox by Lost Canyon Woodworks …

and this Victorian town house in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY have in common?

They both have a surprise on the inside.

Features such as the solid cherry wood, hand carved lions, flashing lights, stained glass, and a model of an old radio station [...]

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Space Saving Advantages of Custom Built-Ins

Posted by Pedro in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on October 7, 2011

Are you trying to decide between freestanding or built-in custom furniture for your home?  A recent article in the Ottawa Citizen by Jennifer Cox, “Custom advantage: Use built-ins to maximize space and storage,” highlights some of the advantages of choosing built-ins for your next home remodeling project.

Custom made built-ins will allow you to utilize [...]

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Six Unique Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Ideas for Your Home

Posted by CustomMade in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 28, 2011

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions an individual can make. Purchasing a brand new home gives an opportunity to create and design the layout and style of each room. As the electrical and plumbing are still under construction, a variety of layouts are possible, especially in the kitchens and bathrooms. These rooms [...]

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Unique Ideas for Your Custom Built Ins – Make Your Room Stand Out!

Posted by CustomMade in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 26, 2011

Custom built ins and décor adds a distinct look to any room, especially the living room or den. Custom made bookcases, chairs, and desks  give the impression that the owner has fine taste, desires a uniquely outfitted room that matches his or her personality, and that he or she has an appreciation for finely crafted [...]

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