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Dynamic Design With 3-D

Posted by CustomMade in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers, For Makers, The Wide World of Custom Making on March 24, 2010

For custom furniture clients, seeing their idea for a piece of furniture come to life is an important part of the appeal of having it custom made.  Guest blogger Jason Andrew Hernandez of Jason Andrew Designs shares his experience with SketchUp, a computer program that involves the client in the design process and provides other [...]

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Am I Green Enough?

Posted by CustomMade in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers, Maker Spotlight on March 22, 2010

A recent project inspired guest blogger Erik Wolken of Works in Wood to consider what it means to be a green builder of custom benches and custom “green” furniture.  Rather than following an abstract – or expensive – definition, he found a practical, useful solution:

I recently made two outdoor benches for a small town [...]

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Going Green: Using reclaimed boards and barn beams in your home renovation

Posted by CustomMade in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on March 19, 2010

Every week, interior designer Sally Henninger shares her thoughts on design, furniture and the custom made world.

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I thought it’d be fun this week to write about “green” design.  From paint to flooring, there are so many eco-friendly options these days.  One of my favorite ways to be more [...]

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Tool Making for Restoration Work

Posted by CustomMade in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers, Maker Spotlight on March 17, 2010

“Antique restoration can sometimes require a little ingenuity,” writes guest blogger David Merrill of Creative Wood Work.  Especially when you need to make the right tool for the job yourself.

When repairing the edge molding on an old dresser drawer, it became evident that the best course of action would be to fabricate a new [...]

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What Types of Wood Are Best for my Custom Furniture or Custom Cabinets?

Posted by Seth in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on March 10, 2010

Selecting the type of wood you want for your custom furniture or cabinets is exciting, but how do you pick the wood best suited for your needs?  Guest contributor Robert Sproll of Artisan Woodworking offers some specific questions to consider for determining your requirements.

Do you need a wood to match particular surroundings? Do you [...]

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Why You Cannot Find What You Want at the Furniture Store

Posted by CustomMade in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on March 9, 2010

Guest contributor Randy Maxey explains why finding a special piece of furniture can be difficult in a typical furniture store and how using CustomMade.com can help you find what you’re looking for.

“If you’ve spent a lot of time looking for that special piece of furniture or accessory, chances are you’ve walked away disappointed and [...]

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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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It’s All in the Details

Posted by CustomMade in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers, Maker Spotlight on February 25, 2010

We asked subscriber Darrell Peart of Darrell Peart Furnituremaker to write about how he executes the features of Greene & Greene style.  Mr. Peart delves into the details and reveals the importance of order, hierarchy, and time in the Greene & Greene style.

Designing and working in the style of Greene & Greene is all [...]

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Custom Artisans Bring Out the Beauty of Nature Within Wood

Posted by Seth in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers, Maker Spotlight on February 16, 2010

What is the relationship of the artisan to nature? What is the artisan’s responsibility to nature? Guest blogger John P. Rose of Custom Furniture Creations discusses the philosophy that guides his craft.

The main philosophy of Custom Furniture Creations is to create unique furniture that blends the beauty of nature with hand-craftsmanship.  As a result, we [...]

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Built-in Cabinetry for Your Flat-Screen TV

Posted by CustomMade in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers, Maker Spotlight on February 16, 2010

“Now that you’ve bought that new flat-screen TV you face the problem: where am I going to put it?”  If you’re facing this dilemma, guest blogger Tony O’Malley of Tony O’Malley Custom Woodworking has some suggestions for your consideration.

Your old TV was a chunky cube; the new flat-screen is a sleek elongated rectangle. Your [...]

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