By the Light of the Silvery Moon: Inlay Designs by Laura Rittenhouse Studio Furniture

How to describe beautiful, dark hardwood paired with elegant sterling silver inlay designs by Laura Rittenhouse Studio Furniture?  Perhaps something like mysterious and graceful night-blooming sprouts called forth by crescent moons and stars, an inlay motif CustomMade artisan Laura Rittenhouse has featured in her “Silver Moon” collection and other custom furniture projects.  Inspired by nature […]

Dreams and Themes: Custom Headboards

What visions can greet you in the morning or send you to dreamland at night with custom headboards.  Our CustomMade artisans can help you crown your bed with fantastic scenes, meaningful motifs, and personal twists on classic designs.   Sleep on these completed custom headboards from the CustomMade galleries for some design inspiration. Whatever size […]

Cats Included: Custom Cat Furniture

No, our CustomMade artisans who create custom cat furniture are not shipping cats to their customers, but they will design custom furniture for your home with your feline pets in mind. What constitutes cat furniture? Towers and scratching posts like these shown on BuzzFeed would make very cool playgrounds for your cats.  But let’s face […]

For Your Modest Secrets and Potent Loot: Sculptural Furniture and Turned Vessels by Hudson Design Studios

What would you place inside the Valentine Cabinet by Hudson Design Studios? CustomMade artisan Kerry Hudson has some suggestions for both drawers of this exotic work: Things to store in the top drawer: good intentions; a lock of your partner’s hair; a love letter gone yellow with age; your forebear’s locket; or the collar of […]

Custom Rustic Chic Furniture and Décor

What is rustic chic? For some people, rustic style is akin to “decorating like an old western saloon.”  Real and mythic images of the Old West, rural America, and iconic log cabins (and saloons) are cultural touchstones that, of course, loom large in our style vocabulary. So where does something like this rustic wood coat/towel […]

Unique Storage Ideas for Small Spaces

Custom storage ideas can make a big difference in even the smallest spaces.  Add a practical twist to a cozy nook with custom furniture that will hold your attention as well as your belongings in a novel way.  Take a look at some works by CustomMade artisans that feature unique storage ideas and perhaps you’ll […]

For Christmas Yet To Come, Custom Decorations

While your Christmas tree is still up and before you hit the after Christmas sales, take a moment to consider having Christmas ornaments custom made for next year €™s holiday season and many more to come.   Need a little inspiration? Have a look at some wonderful creations in glass, metal, wood, and leather by […]

Leftovers Fit For Company

What comes to mind when you think of leftovers? Something you pull out of the fridge and throw together when you don’t feel like preparing anything else. This can work when feeding your children, but certainly not what you’d serve when you have company or a special party. CustomMade woodworker Brian Mcalpine of Eternal Furniture […]

What is Casework?

If you’re doing your homework before you invest in custom furniture or custom made cabinetry, you may have encountered descriptions of sample pieces that specify who did the casework for the project, particularly if you’re looking at a home remodel where multiple artisans may have been involved.  Although you might not find the term “casework” […]

Custom Cigar Humidor Design

Protecting a cigar collection requires a blend of science and art, passion and precision.   Custom made wood cigar humidors by CustomMade artisans will preserve your collection in an ideal environment and showcase your tastes in both cigars and furniture.   Before you settle on a custom cigar humidor design, consider the following points. Spanish […]