Furniture Talk

Category: Custom Furniture

  • Tips for Customizing your Bathroom Vanity

    Personality is often associated with capabilities of a ‘person’ or a living being. However, according to Merriam Webster’s dictionary, it is defined as “unique set of qualities that makes something unusual or interesting.” Each and every piece of fixture in your home speaks a thousand words and comes with its own unique traits. Therefore, even your furniture, decorative accents and furnishings also have their individual personalities. For instance, a product like your custom rustic bathroom vanity would be a package of exclusive design, interesting utility and personal touch and will add a vintage touch to your decor with its character.

    The basic idea behind rustic bathroom vanities is unique in itself. The wood that is used is not the new wood. This is because new wood might or might not be long-lasting, but the old barn wood or the kiln dried pine is undoubtedly the most durable wood available. It has survived for hundred years and would definitely last a lifetime as your fixture. This wood has endured the brunt of all nature’s toils like air, wind and water; and also the impact of human manhandling. It comes with some obvious nail marks, holes and blotches. These are then hand painted and polished to give a renovated look. This gives your vanity a stylish old-world, worn-out look, which is favored and loved by fixture designers around the world. The designers use these markings and blemishes to give your vanity a unique character and enhance its looks. This makes rustic vanity a perfect combination of today’s technique and antique royalty. Moreover, to add a touch of your personality to the vanity’s character, you can even get it customized to your taste and preference.  You can choose the design, color, look and dimensions of your vanity according to your liking.

    The thing is furniture is not always an addition to the things you possess but are a representation of your persona. The belongings that you use in your daily life are an inherent part of the quality of life you stay with. These possessions combined together form your lifestyle and your existence. However, selecting a perfect and customized bathroom vanity is never an easy task. It is always a little tricky being clear about your choices amidst a wide variety of available options. Firstly, you need to keep your personal preference in accordance and then select a product that can offer convenience of use and also looks great in your bathroom. Here are a few tips you must keep in mind before selecting your bathroom vanity:

    •  Water-Resistant

    Promising a waterproof product and delivering the same are two different things. Often, the manufacturer uses inferior wood and bad quality coating. You should always buy vanities that come with quality polyurethane coating and that has been polished with hand rubbed wax to make sure that it is completely water-resistant.

    •  Trendy and Stylish

    Who does not want to receive compliments for their updated style and home décor? You should always do a proper research – surf online, talk to experts, take advice from interior designers – before buying a major fixture for your house. Nowadays, vintage vanities with rustic look are in trend for bathroom cabinets. In fact, vintage look is one such trend that always stays in vogue. Rustic bathroom vanities are a perfect blend of contemporary and conventional features because of their smart use of old designs in new fashion.

    •  Customized

    How can one have the best of both worlds i.e. vintage design as well as personal touch? You can get this through custom bathroom vanities. With this option, you will get an opportunity to design your cabinet according to your taste. For instance, if you are a tall person, you would prefer to have a vanity, which is higher and if you are of a shorter built, then the same vanity will prove to be very inconvenient for you. In addition to the personal use suitability, you can also decide whether you want a rustic look or contemporary feel; whether you prefer wooden or metallic vanity; and so on, while you are getting your bathroom cabinet customized according to your preference.

    A customized vanity is always adapted to the customer requirement, and hence suits individual taste; rustic look never goes out of fashion and reclaimed wood is a mark of durability. Hence, always keep these three dimensions in mind and get yourself a custom bathroom vanity to suit your every need.

  • Custom Bathroom Vanities Offer Timeless Appeal

    In today’s modern lifestyle, bathroom design is an integral aspect of any house. Besides being one of the vital areas of a house, the design of the bathroom compliments to the overall design and aesthetics of the house. It is advisable to design and decorate your bathroom like any other bedroom or living room, thus making it more functional and beautiful.

    Not many people realize that a bathroom, as no other room in the house, needs various different kinds of fixtures and fittings to make it functional, like shower, sink, toilet, faucets, handlebars, cabinets, etc. In addition to making the bathroom functional and convenient, these fixtures and fittings play an important role in elevating the look and feel of the most personal room of your house.

    Bathroom vanities are one of the most prominent and visible fixtures of a bathroom, as they enhance its functionality and aesthetics. A bathroom vanity is a cabinet that sits under the sink, which often includes a top used for keeping toiletries like soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. The lower portion of a vanity is generally utilized as a cupboard with drawers for storage purposes where one can store towels, wash clothes, cleaning materials or other consumables like razors, surplus toiletries etc.

    There are numerous kinds of bathroom vanities available in the market like cabinet type, wooden vanity, farm sink, etc. Vanities, made of different types of materials, are available in different colors, sizes, shapes, finishes to suit various types of settings, themes and environs. Vanities can also be customized as per your requirements for enhancing the spirit of your bathroom.

    Custom bathroom vanities offer timeless appeal, besides enhancing the spirit of your bathroom. You can also get a mirror attached to the top of your vanity as per the design elements of the entire place. Although, vanities can be made from various materials like marble, steel or wood, the most genuine look and feel comes in vanities made from reclaimed barn wood, and other rustic furniture.

    Custom Bathroom Vanities Offer Timeless Appeal

    As bathroom vanity is another piece of furniture and not just a closet with running water, due care and caution should be exercised in buying one. While ordering or designing a custom bathroom vanity, the following points should be taken care of:

    The Perfect Size

    The size of vanity depends on two factors – the available space, and your needs of storage. The doors or the drawers of the vanity, after opening, should not hinder your movement. While designing, existing features such as mirrors, electrical switches, plumbing locations and outlets should be kept in mind. The ideal height of the top of the vanity is 31”, but can vary up to 35” as per one’s personal needs. In sync with the available space, width can vary from 12” to 60” with standard sizes as 24”, 30”, 36” and 48” in between. The depth can be between 17” to 24”.

    The Material Used

    Selecting the appropriate material is of prime importance, as it is responsible for the look, feel and durability. From all the materials used in a vanity like marble, metal and wood, the best look and grace can only be found in reclaimed furniture. As humidity and moisture pose one of the biggest problems to wood, solid rustic bathroom vanities offers the greatest durability, and hence are the most feasible option.

    The Different Types

    There are two styles of bathroom vanities – freestanding and built-in – the former being ideal for small spaces, while for the larger spaces you can go in for the built-in types, which offer more countertop space as well as storage capacity. Moreover, you will also have to see whether you want to go for vanity with a mirror, or you would prefer fixing a mirror as per your needs and style.

    In addition to the above considerations, you will also have to decide upon the color of the vanity in sync with the theme of your bathroom and other house décor, thus making your bathroom as another important room of your home.

  • Some Great Ideas for Spring Patio Furniture

    As days grow longer and warmer, more and more time is spent out on the patio. A comfortable patio environment will make sitting outdoors more enjoyable for all seasons. Here are some ways to set up a patio and a few ideas to make a patio charming and beautiful. And whether on a budget or shopping higher end there are endless possibilities.

    Choosing patio furniture depends on the size of the patio area. For smaller areas, café tables are a great idea. Bar tables and patio bar chairs are another great way to save space and have a comfortable patio. Add a few potted plants and other favorite outdoor design elements like wind chimes and birdhouses for a perfectly quaint patio.

    For larger patio settings there are many great options. In a covered patio choose a few chairs of differing styles, including comfortable chairs as well as a couple chaise lounges for lying down and relaxing. Another great idea is a hammock. They can be hung from the corner of the patio and covered with blankets and pillows to make it a truly comfortable outdoor seating.

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    For an outdoor patio without cover there are many great choices for patio umbrellas that will coordinate with any outdoor patio theme. Chaise lounges on an uncovered patio are great too for soaking up some sun. An outdoor grill can be incorporated into the outdoor patio and will provide hours of outdoor entertaining.

    There are many types of patio furniture to choose from. It depends mostly on personal preference and how the furniture will be used. If the patio furniture will be used frequently some great ideas are resin or aluminum patio furniture. For less durable but still elegant options, wicker patio furniture is a great option. Aluminum cushion patio furniture works well with frequently use and still is extremely comfortable.

    However and with whatever you purchase in patio furniture, choose what you want, and put some of your own personality into it. With a little design savvy and a few personal touches, your patio will be an area you never want to leave.

  • Choosing Custom Made Furniture – A Buying Guide

    Buying your furniture from a store in the mall can be a rather disheartening experience. There is a certain sameness about everything. It all looks the same, and it’s sized the same and sometimes, not always, it’s over-priced and of poor quality. But even if it’s not, retail furniture can’t possibly do justice to your own unique and personal space. Furniture that fits your home and personality cannot be attained from just anywhere. Buying your own custom-made furniture ensures that you are not just settling for something that will work in the room. You will be creating something that makes the room sing.

    Why buy furniture custom-made?

    You can have it the way you want it. That’s the main reason to buy anything custom-made, whether it’s a hamburger or a living room set. You can choose something that really fits with the shape of the room; a piece that works with the overall size of the space you have to work with. Another reason is that you can have pieces that match together all over the room, or all over the house. From shape to fabric, your furniture will be exactly as you want it, throughout the house.

    Custom-made is made to last. Even if it’s more expensive now, it won’t need replacing before you are finished using it. Custom-made furniture is made out of real wood, not particle board, and it’s pieced together to stay together. If you do change your mind in the future and want to change colors, you can have the furniture re-stained or re-upholstered at a lower price than buying new.

    Of course, if you have gone to the trouble to buy the perfect, long-lasting piece of furniture that you are making a long term commitment to, you want that piece of furniture to be just right.

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    Dream it

    The first step is to imagine, dream and plan. Start by knowing what you want. What is your vision for your home? You may have a design in mind, but if you don’t, start looking. Browse the web, look at the kinds of designs other people are making, or have in their homes. What can you see in your home?

    Think about the size, the shape, and the styles. What are your tastes? Do you like vintage, or modern? Are you eclectic, futuristic, fluffy, solid? Maybe you would like something that looks like something you remember from your childhood. Just imagine it, and then design it.

    Design it

    In your design, you need to think about size. Of course, if you have a big space, you can design big. And the opposite is also true. If you have a small room, you need small furniture. This means that regular retail furniture may not be the right fit, you will want something that works inside the space.

    Designing your own means that you can move out of the ordinary. Custom designed furniture has carved legs, carved accents, and a variety of woods and fabrics. You will be able to choose all of this for your space.

    You will be able to do something for the environment as you choose your own materials for the furniture you design. Choose sustainable furniture made from recycled or inert materials. You can repurpose old woods, and have the piece made from renewable resources. You will also be using local workers and you will be sure that they have been treated fairly.

    Build it

    Find a craftsman to help you bring your design to reality. The craftsman will help you perfect the design and advise you on the workability of your design and help bring it to life.

    Get to know the craftsman, or the furniture design shop you choose. Talk to them, and visit them so that you can see the quality of their work and how they do it. You will also be able to build up a relationship with them so that your design turns out just right.

    Bring it home

    Your custom-designed, one of a kind piece of furniture can also then be brought to your home and installed for you in your home. Imagine the satisfaction of having just the right piece, exactly how and where you want it.