Looking for something beyond our standard catalogue of options? Our designers can work with you to create an original piece just for you. The process starts with an initial consultation, during which we decide the scope of a project and establish a budget. We will want to get an idea of how you want the piece to function, desired materials and overall “look” of the piece. Pictures are very helpful at this stage: magazine images or snapshots of furniture you like help us understand the end result you wish to achieve. In most cases we ask for a 10% design retainer to continue with the design phase of the project.

During the design phase, we will create scaled CAD drawings and finish samples for your approval. We will explore the concept in drawings, trying out variations in scale, proportion, detailing, and ask for your feedback. We encourage a hearty dialogue about the design direction; we genuinely want you to be pleased with the results. At the same time, we will offer our suggestions based on years of experience creating custom furniture for our satisfied clients.

Once the drawings and finish samples are finalized and approved, we will will privide a final quote for the total cost of the project. We ask for an additional deposit to reach 50% of the total (the design retainer is applied to the cost of the furniture). Then we will schedule the project for production in our shop. Typically the lead time from this point is 12-16 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project.