There is nothing more satisfying than making a home uniquely yours. One of the ways to set your home apart from others is with custom furniture. What’s amazing about having handcrafted furniture is that that no two pieces will be exactly alike. Here are some qualities of handcrafted furniture that set it apart from prefabricated furniture.
Real Raw Material
With handcrafted furniture, craftsmen take pride in working with natural materials. Many prefabricated materials are made of composite materials and overlaid with some sort of veneer. Woodworkers and stone masons enjoy finding the perfect piece of wood and stone, respectively, that speaks to them. Those who make custom furniture consider themselves artisans and create their products more for love of the craft than for profit.
Made of Sturdier Stuff
Another key difference between custom furniture and prefabricated furniture is that raw materials have more weight to them. The composite material is often lighter. In addition, the raw materials are more durable and less prone to wear and tear. This also increases their value. Many custom made pieces can be passed on from generation to generation as family heirlooms.
Going With the Grain
The final and most important reason that sets custom made materials apart from the prefabricated market is the uniqueness of the materials themselves. With real raw materials, be it wood or stone, they are hewn from natural production which creates a unique signature on the material itself. For instance, the gradations in a wood’s grain tell that particular tree’s life cycle.
Custom furniture has not only practical value but also aesthetic appeal as well. It looks good, it feels good, and it makes a statement. A custom made piece of furniture possesses a quality that will pay for itself, lasting for a long time. Those who want furniture made with that handcrafted touch should look to their local area for a furniture maker.
