Posts Tagged ‘custom furniture masters in boston’
5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Wooden Furniture
Some people are skeptical about commissioning a piece of wooden furniture to be made as they feel it requires too much care to maintain. The truth is that some of the finest heirloom pieces that have weathered the years are made of wood, and it really doesn’t take too much effort to keep your wooden…
Read MoreGo Inside the History of New England Furniture This Fall
The fall season offers a number of reasons to explore Massachusetts. As you begin filling up your calendar for the months ahead, consider checking out some of the furniture exhibits in New England. While they will provide you with a great opportunity to learn a little more about the history of our region, these furniture exhibits are also…
Read MoreAnother Opportunity to Get a Feel for Victorian-Style Furniture Is Coming to New England
I frequently use my blog to cover a variety of styles that those interested in commissioning a piece of furniture may want to consider, and I recently touched on Victorian style furniture. If you enjoyed hearing about furniture from the Victorian era and are now intrigued, one of the best furniture exhibits in New England…
Read MoreHand in the Craft: Opportunities to Learn About Furniture and Cabinet Making
Have you ever been interested in learning more about the craft of furniture making? If you’ve had a chance to check out some of the furniture exhibits happening around New England and are inspired to learn more (and perhaps have your own hand in the craft), North Bennet Street School (NBSS) in Boston is a…
Read MoreInvite 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.…
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…
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