Posts Tagged ‘custom furniture masters in boston’
Getting 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…
Read MoreFurniture Masters Believe in Outreach Just as Much as the Quality of Craftsmanship
One of the more unique programs that the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association is involved with is the Maine Prison Outreach Program. For the past 12 years, there has been a woodworking program in the New Hampshire prisons to help inmates develop skills and learn how to make furniture. This knowledge has proven to be…
Read MoreTips for Keeping Your Cherry Wood Cabinets Clean
I recently used my design blog to highlight some of the characteristics of cherry wood and why this is a great material to work with. Cherry wood cabinets are in high demand by homeowners looking to upgrade their kitchens, and for a good reason. First of all, the reddish-brown color of the wood and its…
Read MoreOpt Out of the Assembly Line and Choose Custom Crafted Furniture
Yes, people enjoy buying furniture from major department stores because it is often available to take home the same day it is purchased, and is consistent with the latest design trends. On the downside, the mass produced furniture that you typically find in department stores are not one-of-a-kind, and the same coffee table that you have sitting in…
Read MoreFind the Inspiration for Your Piece From Other Museum Quality Pieces From New England
I’ve talked about several furniture exhibits in New England that celebrate the Four Centuries of Massachusetts Furniture, and I highly recommend that my clients familiarize themselves with these events for inspiration for their own pieces. As a fine furniture craftsman, I am able to recreate some of these historical pieces that intrigue my clients, as well…
Read MoreReclaiming Past Glories: No Wood Is a Lost Cause
It’s easy to get caught up in all of the quality wood options during the commissioning process. However, one thing that my clients should also consider for their custom piece is using reclaimed wood. Besides being environmentally friendly, using reclaimed wood can also mean that your piece is more durable, as it tends to come…
Read MoreChoosing Your Wood Type: Crafting Your Piece From Hard Maple
There are a number of factors that you need to consider when commissioning a piece of furniture, such as which material you would like for the furniture to be crafted from. You know by now that I use my design blog from time to time to provide an overview of some of the different types…
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