Furniture: When to Go Custom?

Furniture: When to Go Custom?

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Category : Home Renovation

For most of us, a house is not a short term investment that we can just sell or discard after a few years. It is both a financial and emotional investment that we make when purchasing a house. And it is an investment we intend to hold on to for the longest time possible.

While we hope that the structure we spend our lives in will stand the test of time, there are still adjustments and changes that will have to be made along the way. These changes will range from minor to major but will usually not involve tearing down the whole thing and rebuilding from scratch. And for that to happen, we need to ensure that every step of the building process is well thought out.

So, when looking at long-lasting options, remember that durability and timelessness also apply to furniture. If it’s durable furniture that you seek, there’s no better choice than custom-made. While custom wood furniture sounds expensive, do not settle for furniture that lacks uniqueness because the extra money is well worth the investment.

Never considered custom-made furniture? Well, we’ve prepared a list of 6 reasons detailing why custom-made far outweighs the cost-saving that comes with prefabricated furniture.

6 Reasons for getting Custom Furniture

1. Quality that Doesn’t Deteriorate

The level of attention brought to a custom furniture is different from that brought to the manufacturing of mass-produced furniture. This explains why custom-made wood furniture items are of higher quality, have a better quality finish and are durable. And when we talk of quality, we are not only talking about the basic construction. The team of craftsmen involved in the project will be meticulous about every aspect of the product, from the type of wood to the fabric, glue and stuffing.

Because of the greater attention to detail and build in custom furniture, custom furniture items tend to last longer. Even if they are pricier, custom wood furniture pieces are built to last and hence retain quality and value well.

2. Infinite Options and Better-Fitting Furniture

If you ask us, the most compelling reason to buy a custom-made piece is hands down the range of options available to you. Custom-made furniture outperforms ready-made items by leaps and bounds when it comes to this. From mahogany to teak and sustainable wood, the options for custom furniture are infinite. The designs are really only limited to what you can dream up! If your furniture is tailor-made, you will have greater utilization of space. Unlike prefabricated furniture that has fixed dimensions, custom wood furniture can be customized so the pieces suit your space perfectly.

3. Increased Flexibility When It Comes to Design

When it comes to tailor-made, you are the captain of this ship. From cosmetic options to colours, finish and hardware, you can customize anything. 

Not only do makers care about every aspect of the quality of their product, but they will also provide increased design flexibility by being as accommodating as they can. They will ensure that they understand your vision and interpret your designs before carefully build a timeless piece of furniture.

4. You Get to Pick the Best Materials

Unlike with off-the-shelf items, custom made furniture is made specifically for you and to suit your tastes. You, therefore, have the freedom of choosing the material you want and the material you believe to be of better quality. For example, you get to choose from sustainable wood, such as oak, to lighter wood, like beech.

5. Your Furniture Items Will Look Amazing and Will Be Unique

Since you pick the design, you get to choose a piece of furniture that has phenomenal aesthetic quality and that will match the style of your home. Custom furniture brings a level of elegance to a décor that prefabricated box store items don’t.

With custom wood furniture, you will have the freedom of expressing your unique style. From shape and fabric to colour and trim, every detail is according to your specifications. Since you will have full control of the design, the furniture pieces will blend seamlessly with your décor.

6. Increases the Value of Your Home

One of the best reasons for getting furniture made-to-order furniture is the value it adds to your home. Bespoke items are unique and original and in some cases, can even be called works of art.

The level of artistry and hard work that the piece reflects can add value to your home and is worth the investment. Additionally, this type of furniture promises quality and stylistic timelessness and can, therefore, stay in the family for years, even generations, to come.

So, What Are You Waiting for?

Start transforming your home with custom wood furniture today! Roca Wood Works Inc., Scarborough is here to help turn your vision into reality.

Checklist for Buying Furniture for Your Office

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Purchasing office furniture for your company is a major responsibility because it involves getting furniture that not only fits the décor of your office but that also supports the comfort of your employees. Uncomfortable employees suffering from back pain will have decreased efficiency, inevitably leading to decreased productivity.

Even though you may be swamped with several people’s opinions and many special requests, do not abdicate the decision to finding a low-priced vendor just to simplify your task. It might alleviate the trouble of searching and meeting various requests, but you want to look for something that has long-term value. Take a careful approach to the decision process, aim for comfort and ergonomics. Skimping here will only lead too deferred costs down the line. Trust us on this. You don’t want to have to throw out bad pieces of furniture barely 1 to 2 years after getting them.

Below is a list of suggestions that will help you as you shop around:

Step 1: Determine Your Needs and Budget

This is, evidently, the first stage of any project. Before looking at your budget, make a list of the furniture that you will need. These can include computer desks, tables, meeting room tables, seating pieces, and cabinets, to name a few. Then, figure out your space and the number of pieces that can fit in this space. How will you fit tables, chairs, and desks for 20 employees in this room? Will the table you want for your meeting room be large enough? Or do you need something smaller?

After determining all these, you can finally start looking at your budget. Budgeting is important because every dollar spent in a business is an investment. You need to ensure that your investment is spent wisely. Using the information you’ve compiled before-hand, allocate specific amounts for chairs, desks and so on. If necessary, eschew aesthetics for superior functionality. Once you have taken note of all budgetary and space constraints you can move to the next stage.

Step 2: Find Your Style 

What you are looking for is a piece of furniture that blends seamlessly with and that complements the color of the walls, the flooring and the space available. Everything has to come together in a neat way and be in a pristine condition while also successfully making the space comfortable and attractive. As you try to create a good office atmosphere that increases productivity, try to find items of furniture that complement and reflect your company’s brand, identity, and culture.

But remember that this does not mean that all coordinating pieces have to match. If well-planned and well-displayed, even an item of custom-made furniture can add character to a room. Whether it’s the meeting room or the reception area, an uncommon piece of furniture can tie in all the other pieces in the area to create a truly unique space.

Step 3: Buy Green

Gone are the days when eco-friendly decor was tacky and just plain ugly. Chances are, like everyone else, you have become more mindful of the planet and the impact of humans on a now more vulnerable ecosystem. In line with that, you will be right to make a conscious decision of supporting sustainable production by choosing eco-friendly options that have been recycled and that will last a long time.

Not only will buying “green” make your company stand out it will also send a message to your employees that the company cares about the environment and the well-being of its employees.

Step 4: Consider the Quality of Wooden Furniture

While it is true that wooden furniture adds warmth and beauty to any space, the quality of the piece will play a major role in its durability. If the construction of the item is not done properly, the item will not last long, will not be able to retain its looks and will lose its level of comfort. Therefore, you should inspect each piece of furniture carefully.

High-quality wood furniture is sturdy and has properly aligned doors and drawers that open and shut smoothly. Even if the furniture has texture, the finish should be smooth and pleasing to the touch. Steer clear of any wooden furniture that has:

  • Rough patches on its surface
  • a cloudy surface
  • scratches
  • dents
  • splintered edges
  • dull spots

You can ignore these if the furniture you are looking at is distressed. Just ensure the distressed furniture is well constructed and is sturdy.

Step 5: Learn Your Fabrics 

Whether you are getting chairs for the meeting room and computer desks or a sofa for the reception area, examine how the fabric looks and feels. Not only must the upholstery fiber complement the style of the space, but it also has to be easy to maintain. You don’t want something that only looks good – you also want to take durability and longevity into consideration.

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