Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on November 8, 2012
What colors come to mind when you visualize reclaimed wood designs?
Using reclaimed wood for a custom project is a wonderful and eco-friendly way to create furniture and installations with unique backstories. The past lives of reclaimed wood, whether it was once part of a barn, a factory, or even a favorite tree struck by [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on August 4, 2012
The Olympic spirit of competition has moved millions to show their appreciation of sportsmanship and their national pride. CustomMade artisans, too, have honored Olympians and their accomplishments with Olympics-inspired furniture.
The Olympic tiger maple bench/table by Thomas Miller Furniture was designed and built to commemorate Canada’s performance at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC, [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Concepts & Buyer Guides,
For Customers on June 29, 2012
Do you have repurposed furniture in your home? Are you sure? You may be repurposing right now. Have you brought your work home and spread it out across the dining table? Are you resting your feet on a coffee table? Our practical and creative urges are constantly finding new ways to use our furniture. Fortunately, [...]
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 April 11, 2012
When you think of the origins of reclaimed wood, what comes to mind? Custom barnwood, of course, evokes images of fading but dignified barns. Wine wood once held and flavored the fruit of the vine. A favorite tree in your backyard struck by lightning can find new life in a custom furniture project.
Although less [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on October 30, 2011
Halloween Eve is the perfect time for talking about ghosts and fears. If you search carefully, you’ll surely find a few ghosts in the CustomMade galleries. If you read our blog, you might even find a post or two that frightens you. Or perhaps, you just don’t believe in ghosts. As for those scary stories, [...]
Posted by CustomMade
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on April 4, 2011
There are many unique designs of custom outdoor tables to fit even the most individual of tastes. When you are considering purchasing an outdoor table, the first step is to decide the range of the number of people you plan on hosting in your outdoor dining area. Generally speaking, round, oval and square tables provide [...]
Posted by CustomMade
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on March 1, 2011
Meals are the most important times of day whether a family is sharing food among its members or sharing a meal with guests. The dining room is the setting for some of the most significant and thoughtful discussions that occur within a home therefore, putting more thought on the design of the dining room is [...]
Posted by Seth
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on December 20, 2010
The perfect dinner gathering is when everyone enjoys mouth-watering dishes and great conversation over a personalized table. Everyone would agree that great food makes a great meal but the setting has a huge impact too. Nothing focuses your attention on the meal like a beautiful custom-made table. Your table choice sets the mood for mealtime [...]
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