| There is a concerted move by interior designers | | | | where you want it and how you want it made. |
| to embrace sustainable and eco-friendly options, | | | | Always be open to suggestions by the craftsman |
| be it in the selection of furniture or simply in the | | | | though, he'll have an intimate understanding of job |
| colour palette itself. | | | | and material. |
| Natural hard woods, reclaimed, or from locally | | | | You can select the style, shape and colour |
| grown re-afforested sources, are the dynamic | | | | which enhance your existing collection. No more |
| watchword for the New Year. Not only is the end | | | | 'mix and match' scenarios. |
| product durable, aesthetically pleasing, highly | | | | By participating in the design process from |
| desirable, and, if custom-made, totally unique; it's | | | | conception to installation, your experience should |
| the simplest of ways to reduce our hefty carbon | | | | be a satisfying one. |
| footprints on our teetering planet. | | | | Finely hand-crafted pieces are generally |
| Together with sustainable naturality, eclectic | | | | durable and are worth every cent. |
| choice is being punted over and above the singular | | | | Studies have shown good, custom built |
| styles of yesteryear. Select furnishings, fabrics | | | | furniture and finishes can increase the overall |
| and finishings of differing styles, genres and | | | | value of your home, with an estimated return of |
| periods - items which appeal to you as an | | | | 150% on the initial outlay. |
| individual but which work in synergy and you'll be | | | | Finely crafted custom made furniture will |
| on the right track. | | | | appreciate in value over time. |
| There's an undeniable hunger for all things classical, | | | | Although wood remains first choice for both |
| particularly in designer furniture. Instead of | | | | designers and Joe Public, organic or recycled and |
| selecting modernistic, 'new material' pieces, go for | | | | reclaimed wood furniture is also topping the |
| the timeless, enduring treasures. | | | | designer charts this year. |
| Carefully crafted custom made furniture is more | | | | Select eco-friendly furniture which doesn't impact |
| than ever before growing in demand and stature. | | | | negatively on the environment. Second-hand |
| Apart from its exclusivity, there is a definite trend | | | | furniture is one option but so too are pieces made |
| towards the appreciation of the skills of the | | | | from bamboo and other fast-growing sustainable |
| craftsman. | | | | materials. |
| The benefits of 'custom made' designer furniture | | | | The main factors to go for are: Quality |
| are obvious: | | | | workmanship, natural materials, unique designs and |
| There's simply no compromise on the size, | | | | reasonable pricing and delivery services. |
| shape or material. You select what you want, | | | | |