Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Custom Inspiration on May 15, 2013
When the seasons change and your space needs an upgrade it doesn’t make the most sense to completely revamp your home decor. Simple and small changes can easily liven up your space and make it feel refreshed and renewed.
Throw pillows done in custom upholstery are a great, easy fix. Dull colors can be brightened [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on January 1, 2012
Draping clothes across the backs of chairs and sofas is a sure sign of home comfort (though it might frustrate some members of your family). Take a look at this bench with Sindhi shawl by Chrysalis Woodworks.
This piece of custom furniture, however, simulates that experience with padauk and mahogany wood, mirrors, and paisley. Artisan [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on January 1, 2012
Meet the Olive chair by Adi Tasa and Yoav Avinoam.
In the article “Redefining the Connection Between Upholstery and Fabric: Olive Chair” for Freshome.com, the artisans explain their design:
According to the designers, Olive revives the traditional way of furniture making by re-examining the bonds between upholstery and the fabric around it. By [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Makers,
The Pro Shop on October 24, 2011
“We all want to be unique – that’s what makes us all the same.”
So writer Dave Masters begins his recent article for Humans Invent on the union of our “drive for individuality” with high-tech innovations. In “Tailor made for the masses: A manufacturing revolution,” Masters takes a look at how mass manufacturing companies are [...]
Furniture retailers are learning something that CustomMade has known all along: consumers are willing to invest their time and money on quality custom furniture. Anjali Athavaley explores the conversion to custom and retail’s turn towards artisanal production and limited edition furniture in her article in The Wall Street Journal Online and in an accompanying video. [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on April 14, 2011
Comfortable furniture can be measured in tiny increments. If the backrest were a little shorter, if the seat were only a bit wider, if the cushions were just a tad thicker, you could rest perfectly. When the time comes to move to a new home, precious inches can make a huge difference to your sense [...]
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