Here’s an awesome story and experience that Chris Fralic of First Round Capital shared on his blog, nothingtosay.com. You can check out the post originally here, or read on and scroll right to see how he took a bit of forgotten history and made it something new.
I thought I’d share an experience I had recently with [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on July 28, 2012
The diaspora of reclaimed materials from the world famous Coney Island park in Brooklyn, NY, was the subject of a recent article in the New York Times. Over the past few years, discarded Brazilian ipe wood from the iconic Coney Island boardwalk, sometimes literally rescued from dumpsters, writes Liz Robbins, has been used to create [...]
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 [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Concepts & Buyer Guides,
For Customers on June 29, 2012
Do you have repurposed furniture in your home? Are you sure? You may be repurposing right now. Have you brought your work home and spread it out across the dining table? Are you resting your feet on a coffee table? Our practical and creative urges are constantly finding new ways to use our furniture. Fortunately, [...]
Posted by Pedro in on June 22, 2012
In an article in the Wall Street Journal last spring, the artichoke table by David Rasmussen Design was featured as an example of the remarkable custom furniture projects consumers could start through CustomMade. The distinctive side table helped spread the word about the amazing artisans to be found through our website.
The CustomMade community now [...]
Posted by Pedro in on June 21, 2012
Where can you get a one-of-a-kind steampunk costume or an outfit inspired by Celtic mythology? If you like the look and feel of leather in a daring, chic fantasy style, CustomMade artisan Morgan Heisler of Ragged Edge Leatherworks is your one-woman source for custom costume designs for any fantasy genre. Morgan hand sources premium and [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on May 31, 2012
Liquor may be quicker, but candy isn’t as dandy as a custom liquor cabinet. Our CustomMade furniture makers can design and build bar cabinetry for you to fit any style and space.
With an adventurous, whimsical design, your custom made liquor cabinet can be as sweet on the outside as the inside.
The beauty of [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on May 16, 2012
Inspiration for a beautiful custom jewelry design can come from many sources, even salvaged materials. Objects with ho-hum everyday uses, antiques languishing in your attic, and even things destined for a landfill can be reborn in custom made jewelry. Take a look at these examples of custom jewelry by CustomMade artisans created from reclaimed items.
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Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on January 2, 2012
Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something blue,
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.
Planning your wedding? CustomMade can help you find the perfect jewelry, accessories, and clothing. Let the popular adage about lucky items for the bride on her wedding day be your guide through the wonderful creations in our custom wedding [...]
Posted by CustomMade
in For Customers,
Our Favorite Custom Finds on August 30, 2011
Alex Fethiere’s work is just plain fun to look at. Case in point, this table which was upcycled from two steel dinner trays found at a flea market. Maybe it’s just a conversation piece? Maybe a practical dining solution for the “family of two?” It’s up to you!
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