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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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Depths and Orbits: Unique Custom Coffee Tables

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

Although the coffee table can be an ensemble piece that holds your living room together, with the exception of chairs and sofas, the coffee table will most likely be the furniture that your guests will be closest to physically. That proximity means the coffee table can be appreciated readily on its own in terms of [...]

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Lost and Found: Stories of Rescued Wood, Stone, and Metal

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 31, 2011

What does all custom furniture have in common?  Every custom item has a unique story behind it: the story of the inspiration, commission, and construction of exactly one and only one made-to-order piece.  Custom furniture made from reclaimed wood or other recycled materials also has “pre-histories:” stories of past lives and uses that are sometimes [...]

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Custom Built-ins, Mantels, Surrounds, and Screens for Various Heating Systems

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 26, 2011

Custom fireplace doors, screens, and mantels can make beautiful additions to your home.  Built-in cabinetry and surrounds for custom fireplaces can highlight your hearth and fireplace mantel or harmonize them with your room décor.

No fireplace? No problem.

A CustomMade artisan near you can create custom built-in cabinetry, mantels, surrounds, and screens specifically for whatever [...]

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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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Screens, Built-ins, and Carvings for Custom Fireplaces

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

Has this winter renewed your interest in custom fireplaces?  If you plan on spending quality time around a blazing hearth, take a look at the options a CustomMade artisan can bring to your remodeling plans: custom fireplace doors, built-in cabinetry for display or storage, and carvings for your fireplace mantel.  Keep in mind; a well-designed [...]

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The Stories Behind Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 19, 2011

CustomMade has strived to spread the word about the environmental benefits of custom furniture made from salvaged wood and to break the stereotype that equates eco-friendly furniture with a particular design style or type of consumer.  Your custom barnwood furniture or pieces made from other recycled materials can be as diverse and stylish as items [...]

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Accent Your Custom Kitchen or Bathroom with Unique Tiles and Backsplashes

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 17, 2011

Kitchens and bathrooms are perhaps the most visited rooms in any home. It’s no surprise these spaces are so often the objects of homeowners’ renovation dreams.  A custom bathroom design or a custom kitchen remodeling project can create a model of efficiency, a miracle of space, and the perfect fit for your family’s routine.  Custom [...]

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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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