Why go with custom furniture?

We live in a world of mass-market, ready-made products – it’s no surprise, of course, given how convenient it is to manufacture swiftly constructed one-size-fits-all items, and how convenient this access to products is for our day to day lives.  After all, so much is just a click away on marketplaces like Amazon, and household basics and necessities tend to get cheaper and more accessible by the day.  Sometimes the mass-market is perfect for what we need in the moment – a generic light bulb or phone charger is functional and affordable, and that’s all we’re really asking of products like that.  

But when it comes to more personal, individual products, sometimes the mass-market just doesn’t work for us.  Sometimes that mass-produced pair of jeans is too snug here and too loose there, even if it’s labeled as your usual size.  It’s to be expected, really – things as personal to us as our bodies are unique, and have, in turn, unique needs.  The same thing applies to your home furnishings.  All of our lives are different – a couch in a bachelor pad lives a different life than a couch in the home of a family with four young children – and because of this, our furniture has to be prepared to meet those needs.  Plus, there are a wide range of benefits to custom furniture!  Today, I just want to take a minute to share some of those myriad benefits with you.

First off, custom furniture is entirely unique, which means you get what you want, no holds barred.  Let’s say you’re purchasing a new coffee table for your living room.  Sure, you could go for a generic coffee table that looks alright – but maybe the color isn’t quite what you really want, or the shape doesn’t fit your space in that seamless way.  With custom furniture, you don’t have to settle.  You can get that table in just the right proportion to suit your loveseat and your rug, without cutting corners and just taking what you can get.

Speaking of colors – a custom piece really gives you flexibility in terms of color and fabric.  Are you a fan of bold jewel tones?  Or beachy prints?  Maybe you prefer velvets, or earthy browns and greens, or a certain sort of stripe.  Opting for a custom piece allows you to make those specific aesthetic choices, so your furniture is right to your taste.  And when your furniture reflects who you are, your home can do the same!

Moreover, custom furniture lasts longer, and is easier to maintain.  A custom piece is built with a greater level of detailed care and attention than an off-the-shelf item, so you can expect better construction, better finishes, and better durability.  A piece right off the internet isn’t often manufactured with the same high-quality materials as a custom item, nor is it crafted with the level of investment a custom manufacturer can provide.  Plus, custom furniture typically comes with care instructions direct from the manufacturer, so you’ll always know the right way to take care of your new pieces.

Custom furniture is also a smart investment when it comes to the value of your home.  A custom piece, taken care of and maintained, will appreciate in value over time.  It’s a one-of-a-kind, craftsman item – when you buy custom furniture, you’re also buying an heirloom piece that will sustain its value as the years go by.  Custom furniture isn’t just good for you in the moment, though of course it’s always wonderful to see your new, unique piece in your home, and get to use it day to day.  It’s also a smart choice for your future!

Here at Woodside, we’re always ready to help you get that perfect custom piece.  We’re all about making your home about you – who you are, what you do, and what you love – and there’s nothing better for that than having a house full of items that speak to you, uniquely.  

While it may seem like a more involved process than just picking an item up off the shelf, there’s nothing more worth it than custom furnishings in your home.  At Woodside, we’ll help you make that process seamless, stress-free, and fun!  If you’re ready to chat about make your space yours, shoot us an email anytime.

The bottom line is: custom furniture is worth it.  Make your home a reflection of you – we guarantee you won’t regret it.