| p>Custom furniture is a lot more expensive than | | | | In today's homes with high vaulted ceilings or |
| simply going to a store and buying something you | | | | unique niches, getting a custom size piece crafted |
| see on the showroom floor. Right? | | | | will ultimately look and work better! oCustom |
| Surprisingly, this is a common perception that | | | | made furnishings are usually high quality. Think |
| often proves to be WRONG. In fact, a custom | | | | sofa that can be used for decades by simply |
| furniture piece may end up costing less than a | | | | reupholstering when you want the look to change. |
| stock item at certain retailers. The final price of a | | | | Cons: oYou will wait longer to receive the |
| custom piece of furniture depends on many | | | | furniture versus buying something in-stock directly |
| variables which are adjustable to suit your unique | | | | from a furniture store. oOnce a custom piece of |
| needs and desires. | | | | furniture is constructed specifically for you, you |
| Here are some pros and cons of going the | | | | cannot return it or exchange it. |
| custom route: | | | | We are fortunate to live in a city that has |
| Pros: oCustom made furniture is designed and built | | | | numerous talented designers and craftspeople to |
| to meet your specific needs both aesthetically and | | | | design and fabricate custom furnishings. By using |
| functionally. For example, if a custom sofa is being | | | | local vendors, expensive freight charges are |
| made, the following variables would be | | | | avoided, and the opportunity to see your 'work in |
| customizable; the seat depth to suite your height | | | | progress' exists. Often small shops have lower |
| and comfort, the seat and back cushion fills (foam | | | | overhead costs which allow them to price their |
| down/other), the height and style of the arms | | | | services compressively versus a bigger retail |
| and legs, the stain color of any wood being | | | | showroom. |
| shown, the style itself (tight back, loose pillows, | | | | The next time you have the need to purchase |
| fitted cushion back etc.) and of course the fabrics | | | | new furniture, S Interior Design encourages you |
| and trims being used. oThe overall scale and size | | | | to think beyond the furniture store and don't be |
| of custom cabinetry can be designed to fit the | | | | afraid to go the custom route. The custom |
| specific space it is being used in. Most often | | | | furniture you end up with will be a true reflection |
| cabinetry and tables (known as case goods in the | | | | of your unique style and functional preferences. |
| trade) are manufactured in a set range of sizes. | | | | |