Posts by Richard Oedel
Invite a Little Victorian Style Into Your Furniture Collection
I use my design blog as a resource for those considering commissioning a piece of furniture, and I often discuss a variety of styles to help offer some inspiration. If you take a look through my online portfolio, you will see that I have experience in creating fine custom furniture in a variety of styles.…
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Read MoreChoosing Your Wood Type: Incorporating Sweetgum Into Your Cabinet Plans
In most homes, the kitchen is the gathering spot, whether you’re entertaining friends or sitting down to a family meal. Since so much time is spent in the kitchen, why not make the space one-of-a-kind? Commissioning custom work is one way to put your personal touch on the space, and if you take the time to…
Read MoreNow’s Your Chance to Meet Some of Our Furniture Masters This Fall
Having the honor of serving as Chairman of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association, I often mention this unique organization on my design blog. Not only does this the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association celebrate the craft of fine furniture making in the region, but it also hosts a number of exhibits throughout the year that could…
Read MoreHow to Give Your Custom Piece a Neo-Classical Look
When commissioning a piece of furniture, there are so many styles to consider. I highly recommend that you check out some of the furniture exhibits happening around New England for inspiration. One style that I would like to touch on is neoclassical furniture, which was very popular throughout the world during the mid-1700s and 1800s.…
Read MoreThe 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…
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