All You Need To Know About Custom-Made Furniture
Last Updated on May 18, 2024 by SierraLivingConcepts
The Benefits of Investing in Custom Furniture
Furnishing your home with the right kind of furniture is a joyful task, but it can also be a little daunting when faced with the challenge of finding the perfect size, style, shape, or wood option that truly resonates with you. In such cases, opting for custom-made furniture is the best solution that checks all the boxes.
With custom-made solid wood furniture, you can tailor each piece to meet your specific requirements, giving you the freedom to choose the style, material, design, stain, and more. This personal touch not only elevates the interiors of your home but also adds a touch of style and warmth, making it a truly welcoming space.
In contrast, mass-produced furniture options available on the market may fall short in terms of material quality and fail to provide the optimum usage you desire, leading to compromises on your end. However, each custom-made furniture item is a testament to superior designer craftsmanship, meticulously created with the materials of your choice. The result is a collection of custom wooden furniture pieces that beautifully reflect your personality and creativity, becoming an extension of your individuality within your home.
Where to Buy Premium Custom-made Furniture?
At Sierra Living Concepts, we take pride in our extensive experience of over 18 years in creating exquisite custom-made furniture. Our streamlined and user-friendly process allows you to easily customize your furniture to your heart’s desire. With an impressive array of options available, including sizes, styles, materials, designs, and finishes, you have the freedom to tailor each piece to suit your unique preferences.
What is the customization process at SLC?
Whether you opt for a furniture item from our existing inventory and wish to make modifications such as size, dimensions, or stain, or if you desire an entirely new piece crafted from different materials, we have you covered. Our commitment to providing you with a bespoke furniture piece ensures that your design vision becomes a reality, perfectly complementing your living space.
What sets us apart is our dedication to collaborating closely with you throughout the process. Our goal is to bring your envisioned piece to life, and we work diligently to ensure you receive exactly what you desire.
Check out the unique projects we’ve worked on!
We have been crafting stunning custom-made furniture for over 18 years, delighting 8,000+ satisfied customers. Our extensive experience in the industry ensures top-notch quality and impeccable after-sales service. We take great pride in showcasing a selection of our customized products:
Project 1: Custom Desks:
Having a set of personalized office furniture can go a long way toward making your work so much easier. Adding a file cabinet or a cable management system to your desk can make your working area so much more organized. The comfort of the chair can be enhanced by adding the right cushioning and upholstery.
Below is an example of an office desk where we incorporated a keyboard tray and change its stain as per our customer’s request.
Project 2: Custom Dining Tables
Reflect your unique taste and style with custom dining room furniture. Here is a custom project on a dining table we have done in which the customer wants to modify the design of the dining table including its base, stain option, and carving.
We also, customize dining chairs with upholstery and finishes that match your interiors.
Project 3: Custom Buffet with Hutch:
A custom-made buffet with a hutch will allow you to evaluate the space requirement and get the most out of the unit. Take a look at this cool project we did, where the client wanted an open shelf in the middle and two cabinets just above that space.
Project 4: Custom Beds
Let’s look at this custom-made bed project in which the customer requested a custom headboard with a specific size and carving design, based on a hand-drawn reference photo provided by them. Additionally, they want modifications to the feet design and requested an increase in the headboard’s height to 5 feet above the platform base.
Based on a hand-drawn reference photo provided by the client, we meticulously crafted the headboard with precise dimensions and the desired carving.
Project 5: Custom Armoire
An armoire is a traditional, bulky piece of furniture, so it must blend in well. We customize armoires and wardrobes based on the specifications given to us. Here is an example where we changed a hand-painted armoire to a lighter tone for a customer.
Other Furniture Categories That We Customized
Custom Bookcases:
We customize wooden bookcases with additional shelves and cabinets as per our client’s requirements. A custom bookshelf designed by our skilled craftsmen can be an excellent way to organize your workspace or to use as a display cabinet in your living room.
Custom Kitchen Island:
A custom-made kitchen island is a reflection of your unique taste. You can completely change the look of your kitchen by being innovative with the design, storage, stain, and materials.
Custom Bar Furniture
Customize bar furniture such as bar stools, tables, and bar cabinets to meet your specific requirements. Whether it’s a compact bar counter or clever storage solutions, custom options allow a personalized and unique bar setup that seamlessly blends into your space, making it a welcoming and enjoyable spot for entertainment and relaxation.
Custom Coffee and End Tables:
Customized solid wood coffee tables and end tables are the best way to personalize your space. The personalized touch reflects your individuality and ensures a perfect fit in any space, making it a long-lasting investment and a delightful conversation starter with guests. With a custom coffee table, you can add functional features that suit your lifestyle. Incorporate built-in storage, drawers, or shelves to keep your living area organized and clutter-free.
Custom TV Stands
Mass-produced entertainment TV stands often seem inadequate in terms of utility. Having a custom entertainment center will give you the best use of space. You can add drawers and shelves to maximize the utility of the unit. A simple change like adding cable management to custom TV stands will give a much neater look to your family room.
Custom Barn Doors:
Make a grand entrance with rustic solid wood barn doors. With all the options available in our collection, you can create an interesting and fun entrance combining art, privacy, interest, and elegance. Whether your style is farmhouse, industrial, rustic, or bohemian, our skilled craftsmen will create stunning solid wood barn doors for you.
Custom Dressers
Customized dressers are designed to cater to your specific storage needs. You can choose the number and size of drawers, shelves, and compartments, ensuring that the dresser provides the perfect storage solution for your clothes and accessories.
Custom Nightstand:
A custom nightstand is a prerequisite, and you can have a piece that will work best for you. You can add drawers and cabinets depending on how you want to store your nighttime essentials. You can change the polish or the design to help the piece stand out in your bedroom.
Custom Daybeds
Daybeds are a great choice for lounging and rejuvenating, and you can alter the style of the daybed to suit your home. A custom-made daybed frame with your choice of dimensions and storage options perfectly blends high style with utmost comfort.
Custom-made Outdoor Furniture
One of the foremost reasons to go with custom-made outdoor furniture is the ability to choose your favorite style and design and to opt for material and upholstery that can withstand the weather much better. With customized outdoor furniture, you will get the exact look that you envision for your space.
Things to Consider Before Buying Custom-Made Furniture
Opting for custom-made furniture is an excellent choice, as it ensures a perfect match with your requirements and interior décor style. However, as a discerning customer, there are key factors to consider when selecting custom-made pieces. Here are the essential points to keep in mind:
Step 1: The Right Material
Selecting the appropriate material is paramount in custom-made furniture, as it directly impacts the product’s durability and final appearance. At Sierra Living Concepts, we offer an extensive range of materials, including various solid woods like Teak, Mahogany, Mango, and Suar, as well as complementary options like cane, metal, glass, ceramic, and upholstery selections such as leather and fabric.
Step 2: Having a Clear Vision
Before proceeding with customized furniture, it’s essential to have a definite vision in mind. The design process will assist you in understanding various styles, stains, materials, and designs. Ensuring that you grasp the correct dimensions and final appearance is crucial to avoid any clashes with your existing space and interiors. At Sierra Living Concepts, we provide rendered images to offer a clear depiction of the final piece, enabling you to envision the right look, color scheme, and material combinations.
Clearly Define Your Requirements:
Providing a clear picture of your preferences and requirements will help us create a customized piece that aligns perfectly with your vision.
Measure the Space:
Before ordering custom furniture, it’s crucial to measure the dimensions of the room where the piece will be placed and the doors and passages that it will pass through. This ensures that the furniture fits perfectly in the designated space.
Step 3: Timeline and Delivery
Custom-made furniture demands time and attention to detail. Each piece is meticulously crafted based on the specified design, polish, size, or material, resulting in varying time frames depending on your preferences. Typically, a relatively basic design may take around 6 to 8 weeks, while larger furniture pieces with intricate hand carvings or complex designs might require 14 to 16 weeks for delivery. Our team works diligently to deliver your customized furniture within the agreed-upon timeframe.
By considering these factors, you can make an informed decision and ensure that your custom-made furniture perfectly complements your living space while meeting your specific needs and preferences.
Step 4: Determine Your Budget:
Having a clear idea of your budget will aid us in discussing material options, designs, and finishes that align with your preferences.
At Sierra Living Concepts, we are committed to delivering exceptional custom-made furniture that brings beauty and functionality to your home. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to creating a bespoke piece that reflects your unique style and preferences.
FAQs
Q: What is the best wood for custom-made furniture?
A: The best wood for custom-made furniture can be either hardwood or softwood, each offering distinctive qualities based on how it looks and feels, its strength, and its density. Teak is highly regarded for its exceptional strength and durability, though it may come at a higher cost compared to other woods. For intricately carved furniture, mango wood, and rosewood present wonderful options. Additionally, mahogany wood and Suar wood are excellent choices for ornamental furniture, offering both durability and aesthetic appeal. Depending on your specific requirements and budget, selecting the most suitable wood type is crucial.
Q: Can you recreate my design of furniture?
A: Yes, we certainly can. If you have a specific design in mind, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated sales representatives will be delighted to assist you throughout the process. Once we have thoroughly understood your design ideas and requirements, we will provide you with detailed 3D designs for your approval. Only after receiving your confirmation on the designs will our skilled artisans commence crafting the piece to bring your vision to life.
Q: Do you customize the furniture listed on your website?
A: Yes, we offer customization services for the furniture listed on our website, allowing you to align the pieces with your specific requests and preferences. However, kindly note that customization is not available for reclaimed wood products.
Q: How long would you send me the finished product?
A: When you place a custom order, we take great care to ensure that your furniture meets your exact specifications and preferences. Custom furniture orders typically take about 12 weeks or more due to the personalized nature of the process.
Q: Do you provide any post-sales services?
A: We stand behind the quality of our custom-made products, offering a generous 1-year warranty for your satisfaction. Your satisfaction and confidence in our craftsmanship are of the utmost importance to us, and we stand by the quality of our creations. If there are any problems with the quality of the materials or workmanship, our dedicated customer support team would be happy to help you. We will adjust, repair, or replace your order to your satisfaction.