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Beautiful Inside and Outside: Custom Windows and Doors for Unforgettable Entry Spaces

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on August 21, 2011

Your custom home doors not only greet the world but also welcome you home and urge you to hurry back whenever you cross these thresholds.  Custom windows, transoms, sidelights, and inserts, also feature prominently in the porches, foyers, and hallways where you take the first and last steps of so many journeys.  CustomMade artisans can [...]

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Inviting Textures for Custom Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on August 12, 2011

A pool of water begs you to join it, even if it’s only by running your hand through it.  Sand feels like nothing else, solid yet fleeting in your grasp.  The bark of a tree is rough but still soothing to the touch. Textures can be appreciated with the eye, but their siren song is [...]

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Love To Know CustomMade? An Interview with CEO Mike Salguero

Posted by Pedro in Company News and Info, For Customers, For Makers on August 8, 2011

If you’re the type of consumer who wants to learn everything about a product or service before you buy, the CustomMade approach is right up your alley.  When you commission a custom piece, be it furniture, jewelry, or cabinetry, you’ll be in a unique position: you’ll know and control every aspect of your project, from [...]

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Take Ergonomic Custom Home Accessories Comfortably in Hand

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on July 16, 2011

What does it mean for an object to be ergonomic?  Designer and engineer Chris Adams’ definition of ergonomics goes right to the point: the science of making the human interface with the things around us as comfortable and efficient as possible.

We interface with the objects in our world in many ways.  We put our eyes [...]

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Nothing Like the Sun: Moon Motifs for Custom Furniture

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 14, 2011

As a symbol, the moon is rich in associations with mystery and poetry.  Visually, whether seen plain and high in the night sky or through a veil of clouds or the branches of trees, the moon’s face and phases are universally recognizable.  If you’re searching for a decorative touch to add to your next custom [...]

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All Signs Point to Custom: Our New Office Sign by Jeffrey Sgroi Designs

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight, The People Behind CustomMade on June 13, 2011

Every business needs to present its best face to the world.  It should come as no surprise that when the CustomMade offices needed an upgrade, we went the custom route.  Take a look at our new office sign by CustomMade artisan Jeffrey Sgroi Designs, made from acrylic “green” glass with diamond plate.

“This sign was [...]

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Motifs from the Myths for Your Custom Fine Art

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 4, 2011

A certain Norse god diffracted through comics is currently doing very well at the box office.  What’s your favorite mythological character or story?

Ancient tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, and epic adventures have captivated people and inspired literature, music, art, and ideas for millennia. Why not consider mythological motifs for your own [...]

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Custom Glass Countertops

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 2, 2011

At home or your place of business, your countertops have practical and social dimensions.  You prepare and show off your meals on home kitchen countertops and bars.  You display your wares and greet your customers at retail counters. Since you’re putting out your best, why not cast a little light on these vital and vibrant [...]

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Eye-catching Custom Glass Serving Plates

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 16, 2011

Custom glassworks can add dynamic beauty to your home in many ways.  Stained glass windows can transform a room by draping light in colors that will elegantly move throughout the day.  A custom decorative glass work of art can forever capture the essence of movement and fluid transformation.  With custom made glassware, you can serve [...]

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Custom Cheese Servers for Your Next Get-Together

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 10, 2011

If you’re looking for a housewarming gift or a way to add a small but practical personal flourish to your own home, our custom kitchen accessories and custom cooking tools gallery is a great place to start.  Anyone who entertains frequently with fine wine and hors d’oeuvres would appreciate custom cheese servers created by CustomMade [...]

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