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Like any product, there are a variety of choices that all sit on a range. Fabric is no different. We offer options from solid fabric, leather, performance fabrics, along with several others.
This is the last of our humidity mentions. . . well, at least until fall. Then you’ll be hearing about it again. For the majority of our customers this applies to you as we live in an area that sees all of the changes throughout the year.
Constantly hearing from us about your humidity may be redundant, but it’s very critical it’s properly maintained. When your home environment gets too dry, wood cracks! It’s as simple as that.
You may have noticed the influx of tables we’ve made for built-in seating. The truth is, this is one area we really shine. Built-ins are a great way to add comfortable, casual seating in kitchens.
Like most anything there are pros and cons to bar, counter, and standard-height tables. It’s simply a matter of finding what table height works best for your space and needs. To decide what will work for you, continue reading!
As most are under a stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 outbreak, people are finding new ways to stay entertained as well as ward off the virus.
The season for hours spent in the outdoors is fast approaching. Because of this, we thought we would broach the topic of outdoor tables and furniture.
Each year brings new design trends. Some go out of style and are discarded while others morph over a span of years. As furniture builders we make it a priority to stay with the times, if not remain slightly ahead.
These next few days typically involve last minute preparation for the big Thanksgiving meal! Not to mention putting table leaves to work for their thrice yearly appearance.
October marks the time of year when we send out our yearly reminder to manage your humidity levels in order to help avoid potential cracking in solid wood furniture.
If you aren’t officially a customer of ours, then you most likely don’t get our quarterly newsletters sent to your inbox.
In our blogs, not only do we like to showcase our unique custom furniture, but often like to answer common questions.
Remember last year’s post on how to protect your solid wood furniture from humidity and seasonally caused damage?
Oval tables are a common consideration of clients in search of their perfect custom-made table.
Rectangular tables are the more popular or “standard” table shape choice for most, but does this make it the right choice?
A question we frequently get asked is, how to match pre-existing wood furniture with the new? Wood is known for being a timeless material.
Square tables are a shape of table you don’t see as often, but for some, this may be the shape that best fits their needs. We’ve previously discussed round tables and its pros and cons
The ever-present question of the myriad of table shapes circulates the mind of those searching for furniture. It can be difficult to know whether rectangular, oval, square, or round tables are the best fit for your home.
Imagine walking into your dining room and your attention is immediately grabbed by your new custom furniture that exudes character, personality; enrapturing all the elements you’ve imagined your loved ones gathering around for many years.
A new dining table is a major purchase. It’s one that takes careful consideration and planning, especially since there are so many different types of tables out there.
At Rustic Elements Furniture, we build handcrafted custom wood tables. Because our tables are completely custom, we work closely with our customers to design a table that matches their style, needs, and space.
Shopping for a new table doesn’t have to be a complicated process. If you start the search with a clear idea of the style, shape, and size you want, and know all of your key dimensions, the process can actually be quite easy.
Buying new furniture can be a big commitment. Presumably you’re going to want it to last for many years to come, which means that it has to fit with your existing decor, be right for your space, and also be functional.
At Rustic Elements Furniture, we pride ourselves on building only the highest quality wood furniture. Each of our custom pieces are built locally at our shop in Joliet, Illinois.
With the fall and winter months rapidly approaching, we thought we’d take this opportunity to give you some tips for caring for your wood furniture during the colder months.
We’re about halfway through the summer, which means you’ve probably been enjoying some quality time in the backyard, soaking up the sun and enjoying a cookout with friends and family.