Commissions
Commissioning a piece of custom furniture is a unique and exciting opportunity to create something completely tailored to you, the client. Shape, size, species, everything and anything is an option.
Often the process begins with an initial email or phone inquiry, and after some back and forth we pin down some details. A visit to the eventual home of the piece is always helpful and informative for me to better visualize how the project will fit into the overall scheme. I would be happy to accommodate site visits in Toronto and the surrounding areas.
When inquiring about custom furniture, these are some guidelines that will help me better understand your wishes:
Function - What is it? Dining table, sideboard, bed? Does it have drawers, doors, specific storage needs, etc?
Aesthetic - What style are you after? Crisp and modern, mid-century, shaker, antique, arts & crafts, etc? Does it need to match something existing?
Size / Scale - Does it have any size requirements or restrictions? i.e. must seat 6 people, store large items, minimum shelf height, etc.
Wood Species - Walnut, Ash, Oak, Cherry, Exotics, etc. I am happy to show samples and provide insight if you are stuck on this one.
Budget - What are you looking to spend on the piece? Please be thoughtful and reasonable here. Custom furniture of the quality I produce is an investment and is not cheap.
Throughout the build process clients are always welcome to drop by the shop to inspect and admire the project.
Project Stages
After the initial inquiry and all the details have been sorted, the design deposit ($150, non-refundable) is due and I will produce sketches, CAD drawings and photo-realistic renders for you to review. Once the designs and budget have been approved the main deposit roughly (40-60%) will be due, minus the design deposit with the final balance due on project completion and delivery.
