8 Benefits Of Purchasing Custom Furniture
Acquiring custom furniture can be both exciting and overwhelming. Typically speaking, many people find that the excitement and benefits of custom furniture vastly outweighs the negatives, if any, in owning custom furniture. Here we will discuss the vast array of benefits in purchasing custom furniture.
Your Choices
The biggest and most obvious benefit of purchasing custom furniture is that you, the client or customer, has complete control over all aspects of the piece. Color, size, functionality, style, dimensions and more, are just some of the many choices you are able to decide.
Final Finish
The final finish of a project is the icing on the cake. It’s the detail that makes or breaks a piece of furniture. Final finish can be paint, clear coat, oils, varnishes, or a combination of each application. You are able to decide which finish you think will look best with the materials used to ensure that the final project will match the style of your envisioned idea, and potentially match styles of furniture located in the same room as the new piece.
Materials
Materials play a large role in the project as well. Furniture materials can be softwoods, hardwoods, plywoods, or a combination. Custom furniture material selection is an exciting aspect of custom furniture as it eliminates the constraints of cheaply-made particle board that’s typically seen in measly-produced furniture. The materials chosen for custom furniture will be of a much higher quality than the materials typically used in mass-produced furniture. These materials are more durable and will better stand the test of time.
Size Specifications & Dimensions
Working with a custom furniture maker allows you the customer to discuss furniture pieces that match your space. You may require a nonstandard dimension that fits a specified space in your home or office, which usually isn’t achievable in non-custom furniture. Another benefit of custom sizes is that you can tailor the dimensions to fit your height or body style. Many big brands produce furniture in sizes that meet the most common or “average” person. However, not everyone is the same and each person may require specific dimensions of certain furniture pieces.
Features
The features of your custom-made piece can be one of the most exciting parts of discussing the concept. Custom furniture makers are able to equip your furniture piece with unique and intriguing features that make your life easier and fit your specific needs. These features can include hidden cubbies, special hinges, door swing styles, and more. You can also customize and choose your own hardware. Choosing hardware includes the type (handles or knobs), material selection (brass, copper, nickel, etc.), colors, and more. Fully customizing the color and style of your cabinet pull hardware can greatly enhance the overall appearance and functionality of your furniture piece.
Quality
This aspect of purchasing furniture is obviously weighted very heavily. After all, you’re spending a lot of money on a furniture piece that you plan to keep and use for a lifetime. When purchasing custom and/or handmade furniture, you will almost always see an increase in the build quality. You are purchasing a piece that is made by a true craftsman. One that pays special attention to the details and takes a lot of pride in their work. Machines can overlook small details or components of the piece that have large tolerances. Custom furniture is made with each and every detail in mind. Custom furniture isn’t mass-produced, it’s made one project at a time. Custom furniture is also usually made with higher-grade materials. For example, our custom cabinets are always made from 3/4” cabinet-grade plywood. Yes, it’s pricey, but totally worth it. Most mass-produced cabinets are made from 1/2” or 5/8” particle board. Furthermore, the materials chosen and used in custom furniture is inspected by a human, not a machine. The hardwood components of custom furniture are carefully and diligently milled to precision. This ensures straight edges and flat surfaces.
Support Locally
Supporting the “small guy” may seem cliche, yet it means more than you may realize. Not only are you supporting your local artisan by purchasing his/her goods, you’re also potentially supporting someone who has the same passion and excitement for your local community. You may be doing business with someone who has similar beliefs as you and potentially supports the same causes or local sports team.
Matching Options
While matching color schemes or styles may be possible with mass-produced furniture, it certainly isn’t as easy as purchasing custom-made furniture. If you want your end table, coffee table, and headboard to match stain colors, it may be difficult to find a big-box store that sells those pieces in the same style. However, if you purchase from a local furniture maker, you could easily purchase more than piece of furniture, all in matching styles, colors, and hardware.
It’s no secret that purchasing custom furniture is more pricey than common furniture, yet the price is an investment. The furniture will last much longer and will have a bigger impact on your livelihood and home environment.