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Uncommon Beauty from Common Things: Upcycling Ideas for Unique Custom Creations

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on July 25, 2012

Upcycling involves reclaiming objects that would otherwise be thrown away and using them to create new works that preserve or improve the quality of the original objects.  If you browse our CustomMade galleries for upcycling ideas and inspirations for your own custom projects, you will see that there is a characteristic aesthetic dimension to this [...]

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Trinity: A Custom Floor Lamp with Table by Aaron Smith Woodworking

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on June 26, 2012

A distinctive floor lamp with table ensemble can add character to your living room or study by defining an intimate space with your lighting and furniture choices.  In “Trinity,” the combined form of a floor lamp with table by CustomMade artisan Aaron Smith of Aaron Smith Woodworking creates a striking showcase for the wood, steel, [...]

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Make Your House Unique with Kyle Buckner Designs

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on May 3, 2012

“Can’t find what you want in the stores?” CustomMade artisan Kyle Buckner founded Kyle Buckner Designs so he could create custom furniture with which his clients could feel a connection.  “Anything you can imagine, we can make,” he writes.  Kyle’s CustomMade portfolio is filled with stunning examples of his signature contemporary collections, which he can [...]

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Wormy Chestnut Custom Furniture

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Founder's Blog on February 18, 2012

What’s in a name? How does wormy chestnut strike you? CustomMade CEO and Co-founder Mike Salguero discusses the distinctive appearance and rich history of this reclaimed wood in his Stylelist Home blog from 2/12/12.  Be sure to follow him on Stylelist as he continues to spread the custom word!

Despite a growing awareness of the [...]

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Young, Hip, and Workin’ Wood: Regeneration Exhibition Call for Entries

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, For Makers, The Wide World of Custom Making on January 17, 2011

The art and craft of woodworking is seasoned practice laden with time-honored traditions, but young woodworkers are a determined bunch, melding today’s resources, circumstances, and experiences with the expertise learned through traditional woodworking. To encourage and showcase the new generation of woodworkers, Fine Woodworking Magazine has teamed with the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship to host Regeneration: [...]

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Why You Cannot Find What You Want at the Furniture Store

Posted by CustomMade in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on March 9, 2010

Guest contributor Randy Maxey explains why finding a special piece of furniture can be difficult in a typical furniture store and how using CustomMade.com can help you find what you’re looking for.

“If you’ve spent a lot of time looking for that special piece of furniture or accessory, chances are you’ve walked away disappointed and [...]

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