Custom
The Right Fit
I know for a fact that my way of doing things exists in stark contrast to our present day point and click, add to cart, and proceed to check-out world. I also know the quality of my work exists in stark contrast to the disappointment and frustration people feel when yet one more delivered thing fails to meet expectations. “Just live with it” often becomes part of the purchase experience whether it be online, or locally.
I will build for you a beautiful piece of furniture which you will always love and keep for generations. Reach out, let’s get started.
Working With Clients
I don’t work for myself, I work for my clients. This is what I tell people who ask me about my work. Each piece I make is uniquely designed to meet a client’s specific tastes, and in the 33 years I’ve been building custom furniture, I’ve never built the same thing twice. This is because building a piece of custom furniture is a collaborative design process between me and the client.
Designing the Piece
The first step in working with a client begins with an initial interview. If I’m working with a local client, then it’s always best to meet on site. In this way I am able to see first hand the setting where the piece will be placed. If communicating over a long distance when a one on one meeting is not possible, then pics can be an invaluable resource in defining context in terms of space and style. Information is compiled including use and space requirements, as well as wood choices and ultimate finish. These details are combined with any historical research to be done on my part. Once a direction begins to take shape, drawings are drafted, and presented to the client for either approval or changes. If changes are necessary, then these are generated and presented back to the client for final review This phase of a custom project is involved, and is the most important. This is where we hash out all the details, and the drawings need to communicate clearly to the client what they can expect. When a final design and price are agreed upon, a tentative date of completion is set, I’ll ask for a deposit, and work can begin. If for whatever reason we do not proceed with building the piece, then I will charge a design fee for the work done up to this point. Otherwise the design fee is included in the total price.
“. . . designing a piece of custom furniture is a collaborative process between me and the client.”
