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 […]
Does winter’s approach have you dreaming about spring? Warm yourself with thoughts of days outdoors and start planning some additions to your lawn and garden. Custom outdoor benches can turn shady spots into inviting areas to rest, reflect, or converse with friends. Greg Hooper of Hooper Hill Custom Metal Designs in Roscoe, MO, has over […]
It’s hard to make those bulky, clunky winter boots look cute. And happy feet are nice, but what about knock-out-drop-dead-where’d-ya-get-those-gorgeous feet?!? Boot toppers are everywhere. Wearing something over the top of your boot be it a rain boot, cowboy boot, riding boot, or bootie creates a fun, decorative accent. It’s a unique way of updating […]
A little over a year ago, our gun enthusiast customers noted the absence of holsters in the CustomMade hunting gear gallery. At the time, we provided a PDF list of cusCustomMader makers through our blog. Since then, we’ve added many new makers and galleries, including artisans who create beautiful leather custom gun accessories such as […]
Did you know that one of the earliest dartboards was actually a slice of a tree trunk? Of course, this would make sense with its natural rings and radial cracks perfect for keeping score. But today, dartboards require a bit more sophistication and versatility. This ultra chic custom Dartboard Cabinet was made by Mars […]
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” […]
A custom sliding door is a wonderful way to save space and add flair to any doorway in your home. You can choose styles as diverse as Japanese shoji screens or rustic barn doors, varied materials, and even automation systems that make opening and closing your doors effortless. Here are a few examples […]
Flip through your TV channels; pick up your smartphone; glance at the corner of your computer screen (which you can now find on your TV and your phone, too). You’ll see the time on an electronic banner digitally ticking away. As pervasive as time trackers are nowadays, luxury wristwatches and pocket watches remain elegant, distinctive, […]
It’s easier to identify furniture made from live edge wood than to understand what live edge means. When you look at custom live edge furniture, you probably can imagine if not see the profile of the tree that yielded the wood for the piece. If you examine the edges of the wood slabs, the rough, […]
Think of all the spaces that doors cover inside your home: rooms, pantries, closets, utility areas, etc. They occupy too much real estate on your walls to overlook them or just treat them as purely functional pieces. Custom interior doors can meet your practical requirements (especially if your spaces are too challenging for standard doors) […]