The World of Custom Furniture
If you have ever thought of having a piece of furniture made to order, it can seem some what daunting. This is an area where experience and details will be as important as the finished product. Selecting a firm to construct this furniture piece for you does require some home work on you part. References, viewing work under construction, viewing their previous drawing of furniture made and the construction drawings, are all part of your responsibility. Now is the time to ask all your questions, not when it is delivered. Lets start with upholstery. Generally a custom sofa prices out about the same as a quality ready made or semi custom sofa. By semi custom we mean when the fabrics, pieces, and direction can be selected but that's where it ends. A custom sofa will be made to any specifications you require. Thousands of fabrics will then be available to you, since the customer supplies the fabrics needed, also know within the industry as C.O.M., which means customers own material. The benefit of a custom sofa , compared to a ready made or semi custom sofa ,especially with today's “great rooms”, is the skies the limit on size and shape. A qualified designer can help you with this situation. The main theory behind custom is that if it can be put properly on paper, which is exactly where you should start, it can be built. Remember to ensure your selection of “fill” for your custom upholstery, as this will change the pricing. The better the “fill”, generally the more money it costs. This is one area we recommend not skimp because a quality custom piece usually lasts far longer. Custom case goods are another story. Case goods are considered in the industry as hard goods or wood furniture. Having a custom case goods built does require the same homework as upholstery, but the options endless. First start by deciding exactly what the custom piece needs to accomplish. Research to make sure there are no ready made case goods that will accomplish, and accommodate your needs, as cost will differ greatly. Once you have decided on custom, make a list of everything this new unit will need to accommodate. Dividers, pull outs, hydraulic devises, height and width, floor to ceiling, extending crown around the balance of the area are just some of the possibilities that will be available. Prior to construction beginning on your custom furniture, review all supplied drawings. Bring out your fine tooth comb and go over detail. Ask for an itemized list of upgrade options for the furniture so you can pick and choose what you need and or really want. A cost savings area is the type of wood used to construct your new unit. Many times a less expensive wood with the right finish fits the bill. If it a particular color stain you are looking for, most woods can be stained to accommodate your requests. If you want a cherry or mahogany, generally you can get the “look” and save a few dollars and maybe put the extra budget monies into additional upgrades you really wanted. A “Faux” finish or exotic finish can also fill your needs. It is very difficult to exactly match, even though a qualified finisher can get pretty close, to an existing finish. Climate, the wood itself, and other factors have a lot to do with finishing. Try using an accent finish on your case goods to coordinate with your existing finishes, and this way it does not look like it was made by your kitchen cabinet manufacture. If built correctly, most custom pieces, even though they look built-in can be taken and moved to another location and reinstalled, with some minor adjustments. When qualifying designer , ask specifically if they work with custom, this question may save a lot of time, trouble, and money. The International Design House philosophy “ Beautifying the world, one room at a time”.
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