Archive for September 2013
How to Care for Fine Oak Wood Furniture
If you’re looking for a truly unique piece of furniture for your home, why not consider one made of oak? This beautiful, strong wood has been used since the Middle Ages for the construction of fine furniture, and if it’s cared for properly, oak furniture can last for many generations to come. When it comes…
Read MoreFollow These Tips for Identifying a Room’s Focal Point
In order to truly capture the essence of a room, you need to have a focal point. A focal point should immediately grab the attention of anyone that walks into the room and can range from a captivating piece of artwork to a fireplace mantel with ornate detailing. Houzz shares some inspirational ideas for picking…
Read MoreLearn How to Successfully Mix Furniture Styles with These Tips
One of the best ways to create a more personal setting in your home is to mix furniture styles. Since some people are a little skeptical about doing so, I wanted to share a few tips on how to mix furniture styles without making your interior design scheme appear too eclectic: If you want to…
Read MoreHi-Tech Planning, Classic Craftwork: Use of 3D Rendering in Fine Furniture Creation
Furniture design and creation has come a long way with the introduction of 3D rendering, which allows an artist to take advantage of 3D modeling techniques to make better estimates and more accurately determine how much material will be needed. Also, the client that has requested the custom piece can have a better visualization of…
Read MoreExplore Select Furniture Pieces at the NH Historical Society Exhibit Beginning September 24
If you’re looking for furniture exhibits in New Hampshire this fall, I’d like to invite you to attend the NH Historical Society exhibit. This highly anticipated exhibit is free to attend and runs from September 24th through October 19th at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord. Several New Hampshire furniture artists including myself will…
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