Posted by JP
in Maker Spotlight on February 21, 2013
Tim Ziegler often finds himself biting his tongue. As the face behind Ziegler Woodwork and Specialty, he walks into homes and browses around stores and can’t help but notice the subtle imperfections of wood furniture. Tim can tell if a drawer is going to stick after a few slides, or if custom cabinets won’t match [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on February 16, 2012
What best characterizes the experience of commissioning a custom project? What makes it unique among the many offerings in the new experience based economy? One hallmark of the custom experience may be the pride felt by both the artisan and the customer in the making of a custom piece as well as in the finished [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on September 4, 2011
Flip through your TV channels; pick up your smartphone; glance at the corner of your computer screen (which you can now find on your TV and your phone, too). You’ll see the time on an electronic banner digitally ticking away. As pervasive as time trackers are nowadays, luxury wristwatches and pocket watches remain elegant, distinctive, [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on May 25, 2011
Can you recall the last time you saw a typographer’s tray?
As technology advances, the forms of many everyday objects are transformed radically. Those objects that cannot change quietly disappear. Some may reappear in museum collections, while many will be consigned to the antique stores of history. However, before a thing becomes a relic or [...]
Posted by CustomMade
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on March 12, 2011
From careful handiwork of a skilled woodworker, a plain wood can emerge into a wonderful custom box with wood gleaming like a polished jewel and colors shining like stained glass. Imagine such a box as the centerpiece on the mantle, a focal point for your room, admired by all who see it.
A display case, [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on February 16, 2011
Are you looking for somewhere to stash all your Valentine’s Day loot? Fine custom jewelry deserves custom jewelry boxes. The CustomMade family of artisans can create a chest, cabinet, or display case in any style you can imagine. Perhaps you can follow up on a great gift (or cover for a bad one) with a [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on January 13, 2011
Jewelry boxes, keepsake boxes, hope chests, or just a place to stash whatever you have lying on the floor: storage space is a must, and with custom storage solutions you might actually have fun using it, too. From custom trunks to store valuables to drawers specially designed to save space, a CustomMade artisan can design [...]
Posted by CustomMade
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on December 30, 2010
Did you know that custom wall art can be beautiful, decorative, and functional? Custom mirrors are objects of beauty in themselves that can help visually extend and lighten any room. Custom frames can create a dramatic focus for a work of art or a place of honor for your photographs and mementos. Here are a [...]
Posted by CustomMade
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on December 13, 2010
Whether you are an avid collector of rare items or have just accumulated a lot of stuff, you need to find a place for your things. Is your chief concern preserving your items’ monetary value or their sentimental value? Do you need to find a showcase for your possessions? Do you need to find your [...]
Posted by CustomMade
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on December 9, 2010
Finding the perfect style that will make your home stand out is difficult. You can carefully select your furniture and home décor accents at retail stores, but you won’t find truly unique pieces there. For accents and accessories that will give your home a unique feel, take a look at our custom home décor pieces [...]
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