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When Worlds Collide, Custom Home Remodeling Shines Through

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on November 13, 2011

What do this traditional style cherry jukebox by Lost Canyon Woodworks …

and this Victorian town house in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY have in common?

They both have a surprise on the inside.

Features such as the solid cherry wood, hand carved lions, flashing lights, stained glass, and a model of an old radio station [...]

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Echoes in Wood: Custom Carving by Woodworking Studio

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on October 13, 2011

What inspires an artisan to create a custom carved sculpture that is not just lifelike but has a sense of vitality in itself?  CustomMade woodworker Mark Yundt of Woodworking Studio has a special appreciation of wood’s capacity for life and transformation, which he shared in a story for The Morning Call newspaper by Kathy Lauer-Williams:

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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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Six Unique Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Ideas for Your Home

Posted by CustomMade in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 28, 2011

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions an individual can make. Purchasing a brand new home gives an opportunity to create and design the layout and style of each room. As the electrical and plumbing are still under construction, a variety of layouts are possible, especially in the kitchens and bathrooms. These rooms [...]

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Custom Made with Exotic Wood from Africa

Posted by Seth in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers, Maker Spotlight on March 1, 2010

Exotic Wood Furniture.  Consider having your next custom furniture project custom made with exotic wood from Africa.  “When people hear the word exotic they first think expensive, but that is not always the case.  There are some that are absolutely gorgeous and reasonably priced.” Guest contributor Michael Huber of Chesapeake Cabinet and Woodworks strives to [...]

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Culin & Colella, Inc. win 2010 Design Portfolio Award for Residential Furniture Built-In!

Posted by CustomMade in Company News and Info, For Customers, For Makers, Maker Spotlight, The Wide World of Custom Making on February 10, 2010

Congratulations are in order to CustomMade.com subscribers Culin & Colella, Inc., winners of the 2010 Design Portfolio Award for Residential Furniture Built-In!

Winning Project: Entertainment Center

This entertainment center features butternut solids and veneers and carved elements.  The size of this entertainment center caused several challenges including pre-assembly for fitting and installation. It took horizontal [...]

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