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A Custom Guitar Can Tell You a Story

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

At CustomMade, we like to share the stories of the one-of-a-kind items created by our community of artisans.  The guitar is a modern storyteller with few peers.  Think of all the songs and compositions we’ve heard through guitar music throughout our lives.

Custom guitars tell stories before a single note is played.

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Custom Intarsia Art

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 5, 2011

Creating exquisite mosaics from wood: the ancient tradition of intarsia is alive and well in the CustomMade community.  Although this custom carving style lends itself to making works of art you can hang on your walls, intarsia woodworking can also produce decorative details for furniture and other items.  Take a look at some examples of [...]

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Special Effects: Visual Characteristics of Reclaimed Wood

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 24, 2011

What do you gain by using reclaimed wood in your custom furniture project?  You’ll be supporting environmentally friendly practices and local artisan businesses.  Your furniture can be made to fit any decorating style you like and it will have a one-of-a-kind backstory.  Salvaged wood also contains aesthetic elements produced through aging or past trauma that [...]

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Reclaimed Wood Furniture in Multiple Styles

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 15, 2011

When you select reclaimed wood and other recycled materials for your custom furniture, you will be supporting eco-friendly business practices and giving new life to resources that are still useful but would otherwise end up in a landfill.  You don’t have to look far for these materials, either.  They could come from your own house [...]

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Flights of Fancy: Design Options for Your Custom Stairs

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

Your home’s unique style starts on the ground.  Beautiful hardwood flooring, carpets, or tiles can set the stage in every room for your furniture, built-ins, and home décor items.  If you have a multi-level home, you can also explore some intriguing options for custom flooring and stairs.  Don’t think of your stairways as just neutral, [...]

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Seven Unique Custom Cabinets

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 5, 2011

What motivates you to choose custom made cabinetry?  True, it’s a sound investment that will add to your home’s value, but opting for custom cabinets is also a chance to create something wholly unique, whether the motivation springs from within you or is thrust upon you.  Maybe you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a [...]

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Custom Wall Art – Custom Frames for Art and Life

Posted by CustomMade in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on December 27, 2010

A room’s walls are its physical boundaries, but with custom wall art you can bend those boundaries however you wish.  We’ve already seen how custom mirrors and custom mosaic tiles for your walls can add depth, light, and intrigue to a room.  Custom frames are another way to shape your walls.  Do you have artwork [...]

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Collecting Custom Knives – Some Online Resources for Beginners

Posted by Seth in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on December 26, 2010

CustomMade has been fortunate to add outstanding specialists in custom knives to our family of artisans.  Knife making is an ancient art with an amazing history that touches all our lives, from the cutlery in our kitchens to the tool kits of craftspeople and artisans everywhere.

If you’re interested in a custom made knife for [...]

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Custom Made Boats for All Voyages and Abilities

Posted by CustomMade in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on December 22, 2010

“There is nothing that enhances the out-of-doors experience like a wooden craft.  Few things are more evocative of freedom than a boat.  The beauty that is in the wood and the form that is shaped by water stimulate a primal desire to visit the places that your legs alone cannot take you.” Allen Deming of Mackinaw Watercraft

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Custom Made Mirrors and Visual Effects

Posted by Seth in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on December 11, 2010

Do you want to add a sense of depth and space to a room?  A custom made mirror can do just that, and a CustomMade artisan can create exactly what you desire, from a mirrored wall to an intimate mirror on a table or dresser.  Mirrors can be made in nearly any size, shape, and [...]

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