Is This Right For Me?

Are you frustrated with searching for just the right piece of furniture to fit your space and personal sense of style? Are you tired of knowing that what you buy just isn’t meant to last? If so, then a custom piece built to the highest standards may be for you. While the sky can be the limit when it comes to complexity and price, most of the furniture we build is priced comparably with high end furniture retailers.

If you are interested, here are the steps:

Initial Consultation

You may have an existing piece of furniture that you want to compliment or just a general style in mind. We will explore those issues plus any other likes or dislikes that can guide my design. If you have particular requirements, I may ask to see the space where the piece will live. Regardless, I am equally happy meeting with you at your office or home, or at my shop at the Slaughterhouse Gallery & Studios.

Design Process

Once I have a general idea of what you want I will design the piece and present you with two or three options. I do all of my designing with a 3D CAD program, so I will be able to show you fully rendered three dimensional pictures. If you are not totally happy, I will work with the design until it is right. At that point I will present you with a contract detailing the piece including the price, wood, finish, and hardware. If we are agreed, then we will sign it and you will pay the deposit (50% of the final price).

Construction

While I use machines and power tools for all of the heavy work, I try to use hand tools for the final surfaces as much as possible. This gives my furniture a traditional, hand worked feel. Too much modern furniture looks like plastic to me; I want my work to still look and feel like wood when I am finished.

I build one project at a time. Payment of the deposit puts you on the list and I will build your piece when you reach the top. I will be happy to keep you updated on the status of your project.