Archive for August 2014
The Beauty of Creating Live Edge Furniture
Have you ever heard of live edge furniture? If not, you may be wondering what in the world it is. Live edge (or natural edge) furniture is where the craftsman allows the natural edge of the wood to be a design aspect of the furniture. We often see salvaged wood that could not be used…
Read MoreThe Advantages of Adding Teak Furniture to Your Living Space
I’ve talked a lot about mid-century modern furniture on my design blog lately, and if this is a style that interests you, you may want to consider adding teak furniture to your living space. While teak furniture was a defining material used in mid-century furniture design, it has gained popularity in recent years due to its…
Read MoreGetting Quality From Simplicity: Why Shaker Furniture May Fit Your Style
Are you familiar with Shaker furniture? If not, I want to take a moment to provide you with an overview of this style as it may be something for you to consider during your initial commission process. The Shakers first migrated to America from England in 1774. They separated themselves from the outside world by…
Read MoreChoosing Your Wood Type: Appreciating the Softness of Basswood
Choosing materials is obviously a critical factor when commissioning a piece of furniture. For those interested in a custom piece of wood furniture, I suggest that you consider basswood. If you’re not familiar with basswood, it offers a creamy white sapwood and a pale to reddish brown heartwood. This type of wood is typically grown in…
Read MoreLearn More About the Studio Furniture of Today at Our East Coast Contemporaries Exhibit
Some of my readers have the misconception that many of the furniture exhibitions happening around New England are specifically to highlight traditional, antique furniture. This is not the case at all as there are a number of exhibits that also focus on a more modern and contemporary style of furniture. If you appreciate modern American furniture…
Read MoreWhat to Look for in Eco-Friendly Furniture Coating
Many of the people that I speak with about commissioning a piece of furniture are interested in learning more about sustainable options. There are a number of ways that you can go green when creating a custom piece of furniture, but one option that I encourage you to explore is an eco-friendly furniture coating. To shed…
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