Hello World! Welcome Friends! Investing in custom wood furniture is a great way to make sure you get exactly what you want —be it a custom bed, dining table, hutch or beyond. A custom piece will be solid and durable while being a beautiful focal point.
There are many options to mull over when ordering a piece of custom furniture, including size, style, and the type of wood you’d like the maker to use. While the space will dictate the size, and the style will be one of personal choice, knowing which wood to choose can be tricky.
There are a few ways you can narrow down your choice.
Think About Your Current Furniture
Different kinds of wood don’t necessarily complement one another. Keep this in mind when you’re ordering your new custom piece.
Think about the wood coloring, tones, finishes, and knots of the furniture you already have in the space and make sure they’ll work well with and complement your new addition. While contrasting tones and finishes can be effective, you don’t want them to clash.
If you want your custom piece of woodwork to be an absolute match with an existing piece of furniture in your home, the craftsperson you’re working with might be able to color-match for an extra fee. If this is the case, this will immediately dictate the type of wood that you should be working with for your custom order, and your woodworker will be able to advise you on the best match.
Go Local
Picking wood that’s native to your region will certainly help you narrow down the search while embracing your local surroundings. For example, did you know ten maple species are native to Canada? With this in mind, if you were seeking solid wood furniture in Mississauga, sugar, black, and striped maple are all great options for your custom piece, as these trees are native to Mississauga and its surrounding areas.
Buck Trends
In 2021, magazines touted light woods like white oak as being very on trend. This was partly due to the influx of Scandinavian-inspired looks that dominated interior design magazines, television shows and DIY blogs. The very next year, natural dark wood was the next big thing. Who knows what this year will bring. Because of this, when you’re choosing the type of wood for your custom furniture piece, don’t be too swayed by current trends or fads.
Due to the artisanal nature and the quality of custom furniture, you’re sure to have your piece for decades to come, long after design trends have passed.
Talk to the Maker
Lastly, chat with the woodworker. They are, of course, wood specialists. Let them know precisely how you’ll use the piece — if that’s not already obvious — and ask for their advice. The type of wood will also dictate the price of the piece, which may be a deciding factor.
Ordering a custom piece of furniture is a great way to guarantee a quality product while supporting an artisanal trade. It’s undoubtedly a win-win for all involved.
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