Custom furniture is more than just décor—it’s a reflection of your personal style and a long-term investment in craftsmanship. At our workshop, every piece is thoughtfully crafted from scratch. Here’s an inside look at what goes into creating high-quality custom furniture, from selecting wood to applying the final finish.
1. Choosing the Right Wood Species
The first and most critical step in building custom furniture is selecting the right species of wood. This decision impacts both the appearance and the cost of your piece.
Different wood types offer various tones, grain patterns, and natural characteristics. Whether you’re drawn to the deep richness of walnut, the brightness of maple, or the rustic appeal of white oak, choosing the right wood ensures your piece will complement your space and match your style.
Learn more about wood types here:
Wood Database: Understanding Wood Species
2. Designing for Aesthetics and Function
Once the wood is chosen, the design phase begins. Here, we balance aesthetics with the structural realities of wood movement—the natural expansion and contraction of wood due to temperature and humidity changes.
Proper design accounts for these shifts to prevent cracking, warping, or joint failure, ensuring your furniture remains beautiful and functional for years to come.
More on this here: Understanding Wood Movement
3. Hand-Selecting Every Wood Piece
After finalizing the design, we begin sourcing the exact lumber needed. Each board is hand-selected to ensure consistency in grain, color, and quality. This meticulous approach guarantees a cohesive and visually appealing final product, with every component working together harmoniously.
4. Precision Building with Time-Tested Techniques
With the wood in hand, the building process begins. We use traditional joinery methods and account for wood movement at every stage of construction. This is not mass production—each joint, cut, and detail is crafted with care and precision by experienced hands.
This step brings the piece to life, transforming raw lumber into the furniture you envisioned.
5. Sanding and Finishing with Rubio Monocoat
Before any piece leaves the shop, it goes through extensive sanding to ensure a smooth, touchable surface. We then apply Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C for the final finish.
This high-performance, environmentally friendly oil enhances the natural grain of the wood while offering long-lasting protection. It comes in a variety of tones and has become a favorite in the custom furniture world for its beauty and durability.
6. Delivery or Pick-Up
The final step is getting your piece to you. Whether you choose local delivery or prefer to pick up your furniture yourself, we ensure it’s properly packed and handled with care.
Our goal is to make sure your custom piece arrives in perfect condition, ready to become a part of your home.
Conclusion
Building custom furniture is a collaborative and highly detailed process. From selecting the right wood species to delivering the final piece, every step is performed with craftsmanship, care, and attention to detail.
Ready to create something unique for your space? Contact us today to start your custom furniture journey.