Let’s work together
Why have furniture custom made? Most store-bought items are mass produced to basic sizes and with limited options. These items also generally do not have the individual customer in mind. For example, our house was built in 1920. Big box furniture stores do not make things that fit perfectly in our oddly spaced nooks. Custom furniture allows you to have that perfectly sized table or bookcase you need.
I design and build one project at a time with materials that are hand picked to meet client specifications. High quality materials do not make custom furniture expensive; it is labor. Each piece I create is handcrafted to heirloom quality, which takes time.
The general steps taken in order to provide you with a custom piece are as follows:
Step One - Get in Touch
Contact Whiskey Burl Woodworking Co on the form below. Sharing photos of what you like will help me understand your needs and desires. If need be, we will send you an in depth questionnaire which will help in providing you with an accurate design and quote. You can also book an appointment to visit the workshop to view timber samples and discuss your project in person.
Step Two - Price Estimate
We will provide you with a ball park estimate based on the information provided. If the estimate is within your budget, we ask for a verbal commitment to the project, then we will both proceed to the next stage.
Step Three - Design & Quote
The next step is finalizing the design and cost of the project. Using the photographs provided, we, together, can design a piece that will not only fit your space but fit your taste. Once approved, we ask for 50% retainer to place the project in the shop project queue. Depending on the style or type of the project, 3D CAD renderings may be utilized in the design process.
Step Four - The Build Begins!
This is where your idea’s are brought to life. It is important to us that you enjoy the process as much as we do. You are welcome to come visit the shop to view the journey or your piece to its completion!
Time frame for final delivery is based on current work in production, plus the time to build your piece of custom furniture. The shop typically carries about a 4-to-6-month lead time. Final payment is due after the project is complete but prior to shipping or delivery.
If you are interested in getting your custom heirloom piece started, please fill out the form below.
We offer a wide variety of custom-made furniture including:
Epoxy and wood tables
Solid wood tables
Live Edge Slabs
Desks
Living Room Furniture (such as Record Cabinets and Coffee Tables)
Beds and Headboards
Whiskey Cabinets
"Persistence is the twin sister of excellence. One is a matter of quality; the other, a matter of time."
— Marabel Morgan
"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives, the cumulative experience of many masters of craftsmanship"
— William A. Foster