Posts Tagged ‘richard oedel’
Afraid of Bug Damage to Your Fine Furniture? We’ll Tell you How to Avoid It
If you are commissioning a piece of furniture, especially outdoor wood furniture, you want to make sure that your furniture is protected for the long-run. We’ve talked about how to protect your outdoor wood furniture from the harsh weather elements, but something else to consider is potential bug damage. Are you familiar with wood boring…
Read More5 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 More6 Trends to Keep in Mind When Customizing Your Cabinetry
Perhaps no element has more influence on your kitchen’s design than cabinetry. Our craftsmen at Fort Point Cabinetmakers can help you to customize your cabinetry to not only enhance the functionality of your kitchen, but show off your sense of style as well. When deciding how you want to have your cabinetry customized, consider the following…
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 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…
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