Archive for April 2014
Keeping Up to Scratch: Some DIY Polish Ideas for Your Wood Furniture
While shabby chic furniture is certainly in style these days, that doesn’t make it okay for your quality wood pieces to acquire some scratches and imperfections. As a furniture maker in Boston, my clients will often ask me for helpful tips for caring for wood furniture, and I always emphasize the importance of keeping your…
Read MoreWhile Woodturning Is Difficult, It Yields the Most Intricate Furniture
For those that are passionate about woodworking, woodturning is something that should be explored as it is a way to create some of the most detailed furniture. While most general forms of woodworking require that the wood remain stationary while working with it, woodturning is performed when the wood is in motion. This enables the craftsman to…
Read MorePieced Together: Determining the Quality of Your Wooden Furniture
As you hunt for that perfect piece of furniture, it’s important to develop your own list of must-haves to help you make sure that you are absolutely in love with your investment. In my opinion, the top item on your wish list should be quality, and there are two ways that you can quickly examine…
Read MoreRefinishing the Look: Signs That You May Need Help to Refinish Your Old Furniture
Refinishing old furniture has always been in style, and people are constantly finding ways to give that family heirloom or antique market find a fresh, new look. While watching home and garden shows make refinishing furniture look incredibly easy, many of the clients that I earn can vouch that it’s not. As an experienced furniture builder in South…
Read MoreChoosing Your Wood Type: Try Poplar for a More Unified Texture for Your Furniture
When commissioning a piece of furniture, it’s important that you take the time to research the pros and cons of the various materials that your furniture could be crafted from. I often use my design blog to touch on these different materials to provide you with some food for thought, and today I want to…
Read MoreReducing Your Furniture Footprint: Hardwoods Offer the Most Sustainable Furniture Option
Sustainability is a hot topic for many people that are looking to commission a piece of custom furniture today. As a fine furniture maker in Boston, I work with a number of eco-friendly materials to craft furniture and find that some of the best environmentally friendly choices are American hardwoods. Recently, there has been some controversy…
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