{"id":13131,"date":"2019-09-19T10:30:56","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T14:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=13131"},"modified":"2025-11-10T14:13:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T19:13:44","slug":"custom-furniture-what-does-that-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/custom-furniture-what-does-that-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Furniture: What Does that Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Customized<\/em> furniture is a step above the rest. Why? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it lets you find a piece of furniture in a style you\nlike. Then it lets you select options for it to fit your d\u00e9cor and needs just\nright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Custom<\/em> furniture is a step above customized furniture and sits at the top above all the rest. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it gives you the opportunity to contribute to a design and help create something that fits your vision exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both customized furniture and custom furniture put your needs first. Both offer options to fit your home. This is furniture made to fit your needs versus something from a big box store that you have to <em>make<\/em> fit. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-King-Lounge-Chair-with-Wood-Frame\/p\/10217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-King-Mission-Accent-Chair_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish King Mission Accent Chair\" class=\"wp-image-13136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-King-Mission-Accent-Chair_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-King-Mission-Accent-Chair_400_0-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-King-Lounge-Chair-with-Wood-Frame\/p\/10217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Skowhegan Wide Armchair<\/a> shown in oak wood, with OCS Michael&#8217;s stain and black leather. But what will yours look like?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at what customized furniture and custom\nfurniture are and what you can create with both of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customized Furniture vs. Custom Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Customized Furniture?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Customized furniture is a piece of furniture you select in a\nstyle you like. Options are offered for that piece of furniture that let you\ncustomize it for your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customized options offer more than one way to do furniture. You won\u2019t find options in big box stores. They let you tweak an existing design the way you want it with what\u2019s available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Customized Furniture Example: Let\u2019s take the Amish Deluxe 20-Gun Cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Deluxe-20-Gun-Cabinet\/p\/54450\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20-Gun-Deluxe-Gun-Cabinet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20-Gun-Deluxe-Gun-Cabinet.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20-Gun-Deluxe-Gun-Cabinet-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20-Gun-Deluxe-Gun-Cabinet-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20-Gun-Deluxe-Gun-Cabinet-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20-Gun-Deluxe-Gun-Cabinet-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20-Gun-Deluxe-Gun-Cabinet-190x190.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Deluxe-20-Gun-Cabinet\/p\/54450\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Amish Deluxe 20-Gun Cabinet (opens in a new tab)\">Amish Deluxe 20-Gun Cabinet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Deluxe is a solid wood gun cabinet with a 20 gun capacity, security locks, felt lined gun racks, drawer and cabinet storage, measuring 69\u201d wide, 22\u201d deep and 84\u201d high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you customize it to best fit your home? Here are the\noptions offered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choice of wood type and finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to add mirrored back or tongue and groove style back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to upgrade drawer slides to soft close<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to upgrade to tempered glass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to upgrade to LED touch lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of design type: Heirloom, Mission or Traditional Contemporary styles offering 3 different looks to pick from<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So customizing this gun cabinet is like getting your ice cream and deciding what you\u2019re adding to make it yours. What flavor? Two scoops? Three? Sprinkles or chocolate sauce or both? Whip cream? Cherries? A waffle cone or sugar cone? You get the idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Customized Furniture Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Amish furniture immerses itself in the world of both customized <em>and <\/em>custom furniture. Amish made furniture is built by hand. It\u2019s a slow and steady process employing old woodworking techniques, and the result is out-of-this-world quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizations are the details and they\u2019re not small details either. Wood type and finish color can define the look of a piece. A walnut table will look completely different from an oak table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizations can be offered on any piece of furniture. The\nlist of customizations offered by DutchCrafters is too long to include here,\nbut here are some examples. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Livingston-Dining-Chair_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Livingston Dining Chair\" class=\"wp-image-13144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Livingston-Dining-Chair_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Livingston-Dining-Chair_400_0-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Amish Livingston Dining Chair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Amish Livingston Dining Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Side or arm chair style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available in 10 wood types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offered in dozens of finish colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Felt or nylon chair glides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood or upholstered seat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of fabric or leather<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matte, standard or high-gloss varnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Mission-Style-Kitchen-Island\/p\/50146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Ancient-Multi-Storage-Mission-Kitchen-Island_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Ancient Multi-Storage Mission Kitchen Island\" class=\"wp-image-13149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Ancient-Multi-Storage-Mission-Kitchen-Island_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Ancient-Multi-Storage-Mission-Kitchen-Island_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Mission-Style-Kitchen-Island\/p\/50146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Northwood Mission Kitchen Island<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Mission-Style-Kitchen-Island\/p\/50146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Ancient-Multi-Storage-Mission-Kitchen-Island-distressed_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Ancient Mission Kitchen Island with distressing\" class=\"wp-image-13180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Ancient-Multi-Storage-Mission-Kitchen-Island-distressed_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Ancient-Multi-Storage-Mission-Kitchen-Island-distressed_400_0-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Mission-Style-Kitchen-Island\/p\/50146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Amish Ancient Multi-Storage Mission Kitchen Island<\/a> with distressing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Mission-Style-Kitchen-Island\/p\/50146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Amish Ancient Multi-Storage Mission Kitchen Island (opens in a new tab)\">Amish Ancient Multi-Storage Mission Kitchen Island<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered in 8 wood types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dozens of finish colors to pick from<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to add standard or antiquated distressing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 island top styles to choose from<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of 36&#8243; or 42&#8243; height<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of adjustable shelves, pullout shelves, or trash can pullout <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to add ball castors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Corner-Breakfast-Nook\/p\/57286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Corner-Breakfast-Nook_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Create Your Own Custom Corner Breakfast Nook\" class=\"wp-image-13151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Corner-Breakfast-Nook_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Corner-Breakfast-Nook_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Corner-Breakfast-Nook\/p\/57286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Create Your Own Custom Corner Breakfast Nook (opens in a new tab)\">Create Your Own Custom Corner Breakfast Nook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Corner-Breakfast-Nook\/p\/57286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Corner-Breakfast-Nook-with-white-paint_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Create Your Own Custom Nook in white paint\" class=\"wp-image-13182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Corner-Breakfast-Nook-with-white-paint_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Corner-Breakfast-Nook-with-white-paint_400_0-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Corner-Breakfast-Nook\/p\/57286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Create Your Own Custom Corner Breakfast Nook (opens in a new tab)\">Create Your Own Custom Corner Breakfast Nook<\/a> in white paint.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Create-Your-Own-Custom-Corner-Breakfast-Nook\/p\/57286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Create Your Own Custom Corner Breakfast Nook (opens in a new tab)\">Create Your Own Custom Corner Breakfast Nook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choice of storage and trestle bench combination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of table height and size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Square or rounded corner top<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of table edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of wood and finish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Stonespire-Solid-Hardwood-82-Executive-Desk\/p\/49194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Paris-Executive-Desk_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Paris Executive Desk\" class=\"wp-image-13154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Paris-Executive-Desk_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Paris-Executive-Desk_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Stonespire-Solid-Hardwood-82-Executive-Desk\/p\/49194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Stonespire Executive Desk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Stonespire-Solid-Hardwood-82-Executive-Desk\/p\/49194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Paris-Executive-Desk-with-three-piece-leather-top_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Paris Executive Desk with 3 Piece Leather Top\" class=\"wp-image-13184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Paris-Executive-Desk-with-three-piece-leather-top_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amish-Paris-Executive-Desk-with-three-piece-leather-top_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Stonespire-Solid-Hardwood-82-Executive-Desk\/p\/49194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Paris Executive Desk<\/a> with 3 Piece Leather Top<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Stonespire-Solid-Hardwood-82-Executive-Desk\/p\/49194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Stonespire Executive Desk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Option to add custom grommets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of wood <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of finish color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of hardwood top, hardwood top with glass cover, 3-piece leather top, or granite top<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to add a distressed finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to add soft close drawer slides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to add file locks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of pencil or keyboard drawer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option to add power station with choice of wireless charging grommet, desktop station with 2 USB and 2 electric outlets, or a pop up station with 2 USB and 2 electric outlets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Custom Furniture?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Custom furniture is a piece of furniture that\u2019s not already available, whose design you\u2019re a part of creating. You bring the idea you envision and the piece of furniture is built for you. It does not already exist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Custom Furniture Example: Guitar Cabinet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>John M. from IL on 2\/27\/2019<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I was able to build my custom guitar cabinet at a fraction of what other places would have charged. I am thrilled at how you were able to take my vision and bring it to life. Thank you<\/em>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John M. had a vision for his guitar cabinet. He called in with the idea of customizing a gun cabinet and making it into a custom case for his guitars. He enlisted the help of a furniture specialist, a must for a piece of custom furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the course of four months, John, Furniture Specialist Stacey Elkins, Product Manager Ryan Bergeron and the craftsmen at the woodshop collaborated together. Sketches were drawn, dimensions were adjusted, hardware was ordered and lots of questions were asked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result: John\u2019s custom guitar cabinet vision brought to life.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1384_1-CUSTOM-GUN-CABINET_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Custom guitar cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-13158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1384_1-CUSTOM-GUN-CABINET_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1384_1-CUSTOM-GUN-CABINET_400_0-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John&#8217;s custom guitar cabinet. Shown in Brown Maple Wood with OCS-106 Acres Stain and our Standard Varnish. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Below is a little peek into the process with information from Stacey Elkins, the furniture specialist who worked extensively with John to create his guitar cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJohn directed me to a guitar case he had seen on another site so that I could figure out the mounting system we would need. I worked extensively with the product manager (who manages gun cabinets) to come up with sketches to include the details. These had to be approved by the customer and then we had to get pricing for them from the woodshop.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJohn gave me details like how many guitars he wanted to display, the lengths of the guitars, and how he wanted the display to look. &nbsp;He asked us to modify the dimensions, but other than that he trusted us (and the builder) to come up with plans for how to get it done. There were very specific dimension requirements needed in order to fit the piece through his door for delivery as well. All of this involved detailed sketches of the outside and inside dimensions of the cabinet.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So creating a custom piece is like thinking about what kind of ice cream you want to create. What shape will it have? Will you eat it or drink it? Will it fit in a bowl or would a plate be better? The possibilities are yours to explore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Pros and Cons of Building Customized and Custom\nFurniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let\u2019s you create a size that\u2019s just the right fit. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let\u2019s you create what you envision for your home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used to fill a large space or can provide maximum function needed in a small space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leads you straight to what you\u2019re looking for instead of spending time looking numerous places for something that\u2019s not out there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will own a one-of-a-kind piece.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s added pride in owning a custom piece&#8211;others can tell the difference between custom and a big box store. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The quality materials will last.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Displays unique craftsmanship that you can rely on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality contributes to heirloom\u2014you\u2019ll be able to pass on this caliber of furniture to future generations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Takes longer to build.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costs more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Will I Be Waiting For Customized or Custom Furniture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers looking for customized furniture quickly get familiar with the term &#8220;build time.&#8221; There\u2019s an estimated build time for each Amish furniture item offered at DutchCrafters. It\u2019s the estimated time it will take to build your furniture. Extra time is added for shipping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we say build time, we\u2019re talking a number of weeks, or possibly months, depending on the size and intricacies of the options selected. Custom furniture will likely take longer than the build times listed, because sketches need to be drawn and approved and woodworkers need to take care building a piece that they have not built before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there\u2019s no way around the fact that customized and custom furniture have long build times, isn\u2019t it refreshing to know that while everyone else is getting an overnight piece that looks like everyone else\u2019s, you\u2019re quietly waiting for a piece that\u2019s unique, solid and won\u2019t have to be replaced? <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Wooden-Dog-Bed-Lounger\/p\/55661\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Amish-Wooden-Dog-Bed-Lounger_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Amish-Wooden-Dog-Bed-Lounger_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Amish-Wooden-Dog-Bed-Lounger_400_0-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Wooden-Dog-Bed-Lounger\/p\/55661\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Wooden Dog Bed Lounger,<\/a> available in 4 wood types and dozens of finish colors. Because pets love comfy custom furniture too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Custom Furniture Makers Support The Slow Furniture Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Customized and custom furniture won\u2019t break down and get thrown away in a few years. It takes time to build. It\u2019s full of quality and uniqueness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these attributes make custom furniture an item at the heart of the Slow Furniture Movement. With custom you know you\u2019re getting furniture that\u2019s built well, that&#8217;s made with quality materials and that\u2019s not rushed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you seek custom furniture, you\u2019re ready to wait and invest the time and money in something you can enjoy and that will look good for a long time, and that actually contributes to a healthier world in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Prepping for Your Furniture Purchase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make a plan and share your ideas with the furniture specialist. Furniture specialists at DutchCrafters can help shed light when you\u2019re trying to decide on customizations. They know the right questions to ask to see if the furniture you envision is right, what kind of space it will work in, plus the added benefits of it that you may not be aware of. They can give the most accurate idea of how the furniture will fit in your home and the look the different woods and stains will exhibit to ensure a good match. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider furniture that you\u2019ll get the most use out of. When you\u2019re going custom, think about what room you\u2019ll use the furniture in. To benefit the most, consider going custom for pieces that go in popular rooms where it will get the most use. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with samples. Take your time with a piece of furniture you\u2019re investing money in. Samples are the best way to see elements of your new furniture in person. Our wood samples are a great way to determine what wood types you like. You can see the grain pattern and get an idea of what the wood looks like in different colors. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Will custom furniture cost more? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The direct answer is yes, and there\u2019s a chance it will cost\na good deal more. 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