The majority of the furniture that I make is custom designed in collaboration with my clients. Each custom piece begins as a discussion of woods, color, grain, style and function. Typically, a client will provide a description of what they are looking to have made as well as a few rough dimensions. Providing good pictures of pieces that represent the style and look you are after can be invaluable. Unless you are looking to recreate a specific piece, I will typically open up my furniture library and bring examples of various furniture styles into our discussion in order to gauge your personal tastes. I have an extensive library of furniture books and these examples allow us to nail down the specific elements of design that appeal to your sense of style.

Once I have a grasp on your style sense, as well as the function that the piece will serve, I will do a scaled pencil drawing of my proposal. This drawing will come with an estimate for the total cost of the piece - materials and labor - and should you feel good about the design, a deposit of 1/3 the labor plus the materials saves your spot on the waiting list. I will be sure to inform you of the estimated wait and will contact you when the build starts.

The build can take several weeks or several months depending on the project. I will provide you with pictures of the piece as it is progressing via email and invite you to come into the shop and see the progress for yourself. I believe that getting a look into the “ behind the scenes” aspects of furniture making gives my clients an appreciation for the craftsmanship involved and adds to the fun of custom furniture.

Should you live out of State your piece will be carefully packaged to insure safe delivery and shipped to you at the cost of the freight carrier. I will personally deliver pieces within a certain radius of my shop and help you get the piece safely placed in your home.