Have you ever purchased a piece of furniture that didn’t quite fit the space it was intended for? At Once A Tree Furniture, one of our unique offerings is creating custom furniture for our clients. Not only does a custom-made piece of furniture allow you to really express your personal style and aesthetic, but it can also be designed and sized to fit perfectly in a space that some pre-made furniture pieces simply cannot.
In fact, our custom furniture pieces are often a go-to for the many top vancouver designers we work with, because of the versatility, quality and one-of-a-kind aesthetic achieved. Whether you are planning a full-scale renovation or a one room refresh, a custom furniture piece might be just the thing that takes your interior design goals to the next level. As designer Amanda Evans would say, “Why settle for standard?”
So, stop dreaming of your custom piece and head over to our made-in-Canada STUDIO Collection, which is a great jumping-off point for designing your own custom piece. Each piece in this collection can easily be customized to your choice of size, wood and finish, to get the look you want.
Without further ado, here are five reasons to consider investing in custom furniture rather than buying from the showroom.
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If you have a space in your home that requires a custom-sized piece of furniture or you have a specific design aesthetic in mind that you can’t quite find pre-made, a custom furniture piece will guarantee that your vision comes to life.
Whether it’s a custom sofa, dining table or bed frame, our process guarantees you’ll end up with a one-of-a-kind piece that perfectly fits your space and aesthetic. For example, check out the seamless fit of our custom Garrett Dining Table in this modern and minimalist home renovation designed by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating.
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There is a common misconception that custom furniture pieces are completely unaffordable and inaccessible. This isn’t always the case. At Once A Tree, we have some of the most talented craftspeople and furniture makers on our team who source premium quality materials and have the expertise to avoid costly mistakes and overpriced materials or labour. This means our prices are quite reasonable, and comparable with showroom prices.
And when you get a custom furniture creation that you’ll have for life, our clients find it’s well-worth the investment. Plus, with so many of us still working from home, a well-made office desk might even help increase your productivity. One of our favourite office renovations to date - featuring our custom Madison Desk - is found in this modern farmhouse renovation here!
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All of our custom furniture pieces are designed and made in Canada, often right here in Vancouver, by some of the most talented local craftspeople and furniture makers in the business. Our talented team of furniture makers provides an unparalleled level of expertise to your custom design ensuring a stunning, heirloom-quality result that can be enjoyed for generations.
Plus, with so much of our custom furniture being made locally, buying custom is a very sustainable way to shop for furniture.
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It’s no secret that the furniture industry has experienced the same supply chain delays as countless other industries over the last couple of years. With people spending more time at home than ever before, furniture has been in high demand to say the least, and that means there’s a lot of popular choices that simply aren’t available or on a backorder.
If you are hoping to get your hands on a new piece of furniture sooner than later, choosing custom furniture may get you what you want, faster. Currently, we are able to turnaround a custom furniture piece in just 8-10 weeks! You can start your custom furniture inquiry here.
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At Once A Tree, we take pride in our full-service customer experience. Your vision is our commitment, and we have a passionate team that’s available to help you bring your furniture dreams to life from start to finish. From the initial vision and inspiration to the design process to the delivery and furniture installation, we’ll ensure the process is seamless and your interior design and decorating goals are fulfilled.
Truth: When it comes to furniture, one size does not fit all and that’s when it makes sense to consider going the custom route. If you’ve got a custom idea or project, we’d love to bring it to life. Start your custom furniture inquiry here!
Follow us on Instagram @onceatreefurniture for more design inspiration, or reach out today to see how we can help you get started on your next home design project!
Let’s go over the 6 advantages of Custom made furniture and its cornerstone of the interior design world. Its ability to meet specific dimensions and requirements gives it a significant advantage over store-bought furniture. The design and manufacturing is a two-way process between supplier (like Arin International) and client. When it works, the final product should prove to be the perfect fit for the project.
Within this collaborative approach, there’s a whole host of advantages in using custom-made furniture:
One of the most significant plus points for interior designers or individual customers is that custom furniture can fit into their unique style. This can be applied in many different ways. For example, a company wants to ensure the interior design fits in with their brand, and customizing furniture can help them achieve their goal. In a different respect, an individual seeking their dream living room can curate that chair perfectly fitting into the corner.
The same principle applies if you are looking to furnish a room, office, or home fully. It can be challenging to source different furniture that complement each other. You can get around this problem by building multiple pieces. In essence, creating your own furniture from scratch is the golden opportunity to share your unique style.
While it may be quicker to buy ready-made furniture, in the long run, it could prove to be an impractical approach. Often, clients are looking for specific functions such as an additional storage unit, or a certain shape to fit into a gap.
With custom furniture, these specific requirements can easily be met. Whether you are looking for enhanced storage, set dimensions, or a particular material, at Arin International, we strive to make your furniture as functional as possible.
Working directly with furniture makers gives clients the added layer of assurance that the products will be built to last. One of the primary issues with mass-production furniture is its tendency to be made with lower-grade materials and finishes, which means the end product has a limited life-span. Investing the money and time into this collaborative approach pays back in terms of high-quality and longevity.
Even with premium brands, custom furniture compares favorably in cost and quality. The difference between the two is that you will be able to make your own adjustments that fit your needs.
With reputable makers such as Arin International, you can visualize designs before they are built. We have a team of specialist designers who can come up with a 3D graphic of proposed furniture before the final go ahead. This brings two fundamental benefits.
Firstly, you can easily make tweaks to the final design upon visualization and achieve the desired outcome. Secondly, by making those changes on a 3D model, it can save you significant costs and headache in the long run. It’s essential in a bespoke project to get the design right, and with technology, we can ensure we get it right first time.
The other aspect of design is the focus on detail. Parts of furniture such as door handles and feet can often be overlooked but are crucial to the overall finish. The benefit of working with custom furniture companies is they have the experience, expertise, and resources to supply bespoke designs.
As the video above demonstrates, the team at Arin International have a set process for creating brass handles. There’s an evident focus on quality with considerable resources dedicated to the finishing touches. We also work with other accessible materials like steel, nickel, gold (plating and leafing), and iron.
Additionally, we use the latest 3D scanning technology to replicate old handles that are not made anymore accurately. With custom furniture, you have the opportunity to add your own personal twist.
The transparency of the process ensures you will be able to track the source materials and monitor any wastage. You will also be reassured that your furniture would meet all the local laws and regulations.
At Arin International, we work with clients all over the world, delivering high-quality custom furniture. Typically, the process starts with the client setting out their requirements and a period of consultation with our expert
makers follows. The key areas for consideration are overall design, size, storage, and materials.
Our team can work with you at all stages of a project, but it’s always a good idea to do a bit of research yourself.
We can provide advice on the type of materials you could use, including specialized ones like shagreen, faux bone, and eglomise glass.
With the core team in Vietnam, reflecting a trend of techniques moving from Europe to Asia, Arin International can put together high-quality, custom-made furniture quickly and efficiently. Once the initial design is agreed and the order is made, we strive to deliver the finished products within 120 days.
However, there are factors you need to consider. The lead time can vary depending on the complexity of the design. For example: if your furniture requires gold leaf, eglomise glass, shagreen or high-end veneers like walnut veneers with marquetry patterns, then this lead-time can increase by 30-45 days. There are also times of the year that are less busy than others for furniture making, such as April through to August, which can lead to quicker processing times.
All things considered, there’s little doubt custom furniture is an affordable and sustainable solution for interior designers, individuals, and businesses. Mass produced furniture has its place in the market, and there are plenty of high quality options available. That is our 6 Advantages of Custom Made Furniture.
However, if you are looking for bespoke alternatives that requires minimal wastage and will last, then working with reputable furniture makers is the way forward.
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