Long before radio and any recording technology, the music box was the only portable playback device and the only way to listen to a song without performers present. Despite the plethora of options available today for enjoying music anytime and anywhere, the distinctive sound of a traditional music box still has a romantic appeal for […]
Children’s bedrooms are the children’s own space. They sleep in the room and keep all their own things in it. Often, the kids’ bedroom is also their playroom. Being so, many want their children’s bedroom to be a happy place that their children like to call their own. Whimsical, colorful decor can suggest fun, and […]
Customized equipment and accessories for gun enthusiasts helps complete any collection, and hunters love the opportunity to show off their fine taste in quality firearms with the perfect gun cabinet, rifle or shotgun rack, and other custom gun accessories like hand-crafted stock carvings. Now all hunters can find the right wood accents for their beloved […]
Having a custom entertainment center for a home is ideal for a number of reasons. The owner is able to design the perfect entertainment center that will blend in perfectly with all of the various components of the room. The custom entertainment center provides flexibility, balance, storage, space, and design options for the consumer. 1. […]
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 […]
As televisions have gotten larger, they have begun to dominate more and more of homes’ living room and family room decor. Televisions even take over bedrooms. While you enjoy having a big television, it is much better to place it on a fancier wooden stand or credenza so that this electronic elephant in the room […]
Your home’s unique style starts on the ground. Beautiful hardwood flooring, carpets, or tiles can set the stage in every room for your furniture, built-ins, and home décor items. If you have a multi-level home, you can also explore some intriguing options for custom flooring and stairs. Don’t think of your stairways as just neutral, […]
Any remodeling project is a difficult undertaking. Julia Angwin, senior technology editor for the WSJ.com, has been documenting her renovation of her Harlem brownstone in her “Brownstone Diary” column in the Wall Street Journal’s online Home and Garden section. Her recent entry, “Shallow Bathtub is a Deep Disappointment,” highlights some of the potential pitfalls of buying […]
Have you decided to invest in custom built-in bookcases for your home? Built-in shelving will give you versatile storage space and add a note of distinction to any room in your home. However, if you thought built-in bookcases were just for your library, think again. Here are ten ways to add built-in bookcases to your […]
Back in February 2010, CustomMade artisan Tony O’Malley of Tony O’Malley Custom Woodworking wrote a guest blog about custom built-in cabinetry for your flat-screen TV. When you have to choose between built-in or free-standing cabinetry, Mr. O’Malley reminds us of a not insignificant point. “Of course you can’t take a built-in with you if you […]