For any lodging or resort holder, outfitting and finishing rooms is a paramount errand. Managers need to be guaranteed they are getting the best quality furniture at the best cost. It is additionally imperative that they buy all the vital decorations to ensure an average stay for their visitors. Delicate products upholstered furniture comes in …
Restaurant Tabletop Refinishing in Grand Rapids: Cost, Timeline & What to Expect
Worn tabletops tell customers your restaurant is tired before they taste the food. Refinishing them costs a fraction of replacement — and you don’t lose a single dinner service if it’s scheduled right. What tabletop refinishing actually involves We strip the old finish, repair chips, burns, and water damage, then rebuild the finish with commercial-grade …
A Study of Furniture Elements For Smaller Bedrooms
When we enter any bedroom the first thing we notice is the furniture. All humans always see interiors and all decorating ideas that are executed in “elevation”. This means we always see the face of the furniture. Every object in the bedroom large or small has a direct relation to dimensions of the human body. …
Comprehensive Guide to Antique Furniture Restoration
Reviving the Past: A Comprehensive Guide to Antique Furniture Restoration Antique furniture is more than just a functional piece; it’s a slice of history, craftsmanship, and artistry. Restoring such pieces not only preserves their beauty but also keeps the stories they carry alive. This guide walks you through the essential steps of antique furniture restoration, …
Reviving a 150-year-old Family Heirloom For A New Chapter!
Pictures of the progress that this beautiful table took from rag to riches. We often forget to take photos of antiques that we work on in our excitement. This time, we remembered to photograph the process and are so proud to share it with you. We were almost as ecstatic as the customer when we …
Love caning? The aesthetic you didn’t know you needed.
You’ve probably seen caning before and didn’t know it. It adds a beautiful aesthetic to the home. These are detailed instructions if you ever wanted a nice DYI project for your own chair. Information from: Chair Caning Instructions | How-to Cane Chairs by Hand (wickerwoman.com) CHAIR CANING INSTRUCTIONS–HOW-TO WEAVE A LACE CANE SEAT You’ve probably …
How Much Do You Love Your Guitar?
A Personal Story of Old Wood Restoration – UPDATED UPDATE: After I posted this piece I shared it on a couple of Facebook guitar groups. On the Parlor Acoustic Guitar Lovers Group one of the members, Mario Burgani, suggested that in fact the guitar might be Italian, made in Catania in Sicily. I’ve done some searching …
How to Identify Different Types of Wood in Antique Furniture
Furniture-makers choose different types of woods to be used in furniture for their various qualities. With a myriad of ways to cut and stain wood, it can sometimes be difficult to determine the type of wood used in antique furniture and trace it to a specific period. There are additional variations within each wood type, …