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 […]

The Bubinga and Wenge Gun Safe Cabinet by Corlis Woodworks

What comes to mind when you imagine a gun safe cabinet with a live edge design? A rustic style piece? Something with contours that evokes the outdoors?   When Michael Corlis of Corlis Woodworks was asked to design a custom gun cabinet by his client, he created an article of fine furniture that challenges conventional […]

The Tables (and Boards) Have Been Turned: Miniature Vessels and Wooden Chess Pieces by Michael Mode

How many wooden chess pieces can you fit on a 2 € square chessboard? Thirty-two, of course.  Thirty-two chessmen ranging in height from 3/8” pawns to 5/8” kings, if you have CustomMade artisan Michael Mode create a custom miniature chess game and vessel for you. The board, wooden chess pieces, and hand-carved tweezers for moving […]

Putting on the Dog: Custom Pet Accessories

People aren’t the only ones who deserve a little bling.  Don’t forget your faithful animal companions.  They always make you look great, so why not give them some custom attention, too? Take a look at the striking custom pet accessories our CustomMade artisans can create. “Every pet deserves a little bling,” writes Paula Mullikin of […]

Secret Compartments and Concealed Doors: Hidden Storage Ideas

What do you see in this photo of a custom cherry seven-drawer bureau with cabinet by Bissell Fine Woodworking?   Ebony knobs, dovetailed drawers, a mitered base.   A roomy cabinet with an adjustable shelf. Can you find the secret compartment? Give up?  Furniture maker Richard Bissell won’t tell. “After all, if we showed how […]

For the Hockey Fan, Custom Furniture and Accessories Made from Reclaimed Sticks, Pucks, and Shirts

Have a man cave or a boys’ room to redecorate? Sports themed rooms can be a fun addition to your home or, for the die-hard fan, just the first step on a long journey.  While you’re thinking of what to pack, consider choosing a material for your custom furniture and custom accessories that will not […]

Cool Custom Doorknobs and Pulls

An entire blog dedicated to doorknobs. Why not? CustomMade exists because we believe custom is for everyone. We believe that the ordinary things you normally buy, can and should be custom made. Sometimes all it takes is a simple change to create that WOW factor. Doorknobs are a nondescript, mundane type of piece that, ironically […]

Custom Mailboxes

Hidden in plain sight, many objects we touch daily exist for us mentally only in functional terms if we consider them at all.  And we usually consider them only when they break down and need to be repaired or replaced, like when the humble mailbox meets an ignominious end at a truck’s bumper or after […]

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 […]