Category: Furniture

Project ideas and techniques for building wooden furniture, from tables and seating to cabinets and storage pieces.

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Designed & Made's integrated approach to custom woodworking projects

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Creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration coordinate seamlessly at Designed & Made. Founded by Brian Grabski, the St. Paul, Minnesota-based custom woodworking shop specializes in cabinetry, architectural woodwork, and original design pieces.The name, Designed & Made, reflects the company’s core philosophy: complete creative ownership from initial concept through final build, said Grabski, owner. “It was inspired by…

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Bringing depth to a home along the New River waterway in Florida

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Located along the New River in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this newly constructed home strikes the perfect balance of modern elegance and coastal ease. The kitchen, laundry room, home office, powder room, serving areas, vanities, and primary bathroom all feature cabinetry from Häcker Kitchens to curate a unified, refined aesthetic. A sleek and streamlined look is…

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Forest-inspired surfaces add tactile depth to minimalist custom home

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Outside of Las Vegas, a pair of local small business owners reached a milestone in their success: they were ready to build their dream home. They envisioned a modern and simplistic design, characterized by clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic. Yet, they knew simplicity didn’t have to mean predictability. The homeowners had an in-depth design…

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Optometrist office gets sleek modern look

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At McWilliams Vision Care in Newburgh, Indiana, the design team set out to create a sleek, modern optometry practice. While daylight plays a major role in the architectural experience, the interior required materials that could deliver warmth, sophistication, and long‑term durability in a healthcare environment.During construction, the team revisited the originally specified laminate materials to…

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A warm Scandinavian kitchen sets the tone for a Boston home

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This wood-clad Boston home has a distinctly Scandinavian character, and the interiors follow the same warm, understated direction. Corner, a design-forward kitchen brand focused on making high-quality design accessible, built the kitchen cabinetry, pantry, bathroom vanity, and other custom built-ins throughout the home. Each space has its own identity, while the materials and detailing keep…

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Andiroba: Mahogany alternative in fine furniture, cabinets, flooring

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Andiroba (Carapa guianensis) is found throughout Central and South America, from Cuba to Peru and Brazil. It is an extremely tall tree, reaching heights of 100 to 170 feet. Diameters are often 5 to 6 feet. The central stem is often straight and free of branches for 50 feet or more. As a result, clear…

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Balsam fir: Pale white lumber ideal for furniture, construction

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The true firs, called true firs to distinguish the wood from Douglas-fir, consist of more than 40 species in North America, but only seven species produce commercial lumber. In eastern North America, there is one main species, balsam fir (Abies balsamea) ranging from Alberta to Newfoundland, south to Wisconsin and New York. In the western side…