My family and I have moved and lived in 3 different countries, (2 continents and one island) and are currently in Europe where we have set up some form of roots to fall back on if our traveling adventure becomes too much or, we just need a place to call home that feels and looks familiar.
We were excited to embark on the chapter in our lives that involved building but what we weren’t aware of until we were in the thick of it was just how detailed a process it can be and is. Each element to consider, to think about its consequences once implemented or constructed, each playing to the other’s strengths, and then the pain in everyone’s neck, the financial side of it.
I know we moan at the bills that flow in like a river with no boundaries, but this is our dream home, and having it the way we envision is looking like it is going to cost us a few pence, an investment we have decided to make.
Bespoke and custom pieces and furniture grabbed my husband from the get-go and he has been hypnotized ever since, much to the sobbing sounds of the bank balance but there you go.
The one thing I had no concerns over when it came to going ‘personalized’ was our walk-in wardrobe, and rightfully so, nothing looks as elegant and as pristine as a piece of furniture fitting like a glove in the room without being forced.
Putting our trust in the hands of such skilled tradesman and carpenters was worth every cent, and don’t get me wrong it didn’t require remortgaging the house to get it either, as the old saying goes, ‘you get what you pay for.’
If you want to wake up every morning and be surrounded by boutique styling and one of a kind furniture, take a wander over to professionals in the industry such as Styles Custom Carpentry and furnish your home with beautiful woods. You could simply include a one-off piece designed to enhance the aesthetic of the room and love the quality of life you deserve and strive for.
Going ‘custom.’
When people hear this word they immediately envision their bank accounts in the red, their wallet with what seems to have a black hole in it, or debt up to their ears on credit cards, this, however, is not the case.
People also tend to get confused by the statement that something is ‘customized,’ and often mix the two up, so let’s take a quick beginner’s lesson in the difference.
When a designer or entrepreneur takes a drawing or a design to a furniture maker to have his dream become a reality, and it is approved, as in the maker can execute the plans, this piece of furniture is then referred to as custom.
If however there is a ready-made furniture piece that you want tweaking or cut to a specific size, this is then seen as customized, the furniture maker already stocks this product and you are personalizing it to fit your life.
Read more about it here https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-customised-products-and-personalised-products if it still all sounds a bit tricky, the more information we have the better, knowledge can never be wasted. This is also a great way to hear other opinions and how they feel about both sides of the spectrum.
We opted for wood, different grains, colors, and styles throughout the whole house and I can honestly say it adds such a sense of coziness and homeliness to the ambiance. We went with bespoke doors throughout opting for a more country farmhouse look over traditional box-standard squares. Ours have a character making them that much more appealing.
5 Advantages of having a made-to-order furniture piece.
- Environmentally friendly. You have the luxury to choose your material, manufacturing processes, and finishes to suit your lifestyle and ethics, as well as cater for any allergies if there are members in your family prone to them.
- Quality. Another great factor making you stand out from the rest, you get to choose the best of the best suited to your budget and if that means going all out, then great.
- Hardware. Not something I had considered before till we began our journey of custom ‘art’ as it were, but the small details like stitching or whether you prefer matte black feet for beds and cabinets or metallic silver, you choose your hardware. It helps tie everything together and gives a harmonious aesthetic.
- Visual. Without a doubt it will turn heads, anything ‘anti-generic’ creates a stir and (even if they won’t admit or show it) a bit of envy, which I don’t mind. You work hard and treating yourself to nice furniture is a lovely way to feel proud and appreciated.
- Unique. If there is one thing I could call a pet peeve is spending a large sum of money only to walk into my girlfriend’s house and seeing she has the same item, annoying is an understatement. A one-time piece will eliminate this with peace of mind to go with it knowing it is yours and only yours.
Customer service.
Funnily enough, we experienced a bad spell of this just yesterday when out at the shops, needless to say, it led to finger-pointing and loud-speaking session by my husband who ended the day with a 3-page complaint email. But that is a tale for another day, see what is expected in this link and if the description matches the service you receive, if not, head elsewhere.
However, the fact was that we weren’t felt to be anything or anyone special, I’m not saying we needed a red carpet rolled out for us as we entered but a simple greeting goes a long way. We were then charged a price double to the tag and told that other customers spend thousands as opposed to just hundreds. The cheek.
As you can imagine that shop is no longer on our list of places to go to.
Always look at how they treat the ‘little’ guy, it says a lot about their morals and business etiquette, you deserve as much respect regardless of the amount you’re spending.