This is one of the biggest problems for smaller online furniture retailers and is a significant reason why so few succeed. The major online retailers (Wayfair, Amazon, etc.) simply charge off the cost of a…
Pitching a furniture “idea” to a professional designer is probably not a good move. You may find a designer who is willing to speak with you. Just be aware that if your idea has any…
Question: Is leather match the same as leather? Is it better? Answer: Leather match and Bonded leather are two very different types of products. Leather match uses a genuine leather made from hides on the…
The most important thing you need is a passion for what you want to do. The rest is details and incredible amounts of hard work. If you feel that there is something important you need…
If you are considering office furniture you may want to consider looking at “used” office furniture. Used-office-furniture Prices for lower quality new office furniture (e.g. IKEA, Staples, Office Max)are reasonable. Better quality new office furniture…
Terminology in the furniture industry can be very flexible and can vary among different manufacturers. The term “hardwood solids” is usually used when the manufacturer either does not want to list the specific wood species,…
Making a leather sofa is not a project to be undertaken without substantial training and skills. If you have to ask how to make a leather sofa, this is not a project you are ready…
From 2010 through 2020 almost half of the leather sold in the U.S. was “bonded leather.” American furniture shoppers looking to buy leather furniture had no idea what “bonded leather” was. Or how it differed…
Although there is no one perfect answer for all people with “bad” backs, in general you will do better with a sofa that has “ extra-firm” seat cushions with a seat height that is 20″…
Find a small niche market that is not dominated by Wayfair, Amazon and other existing online retailers. If you are expecting to sell outside of your local area shipping costs will be a major handicap….
If the bunk bed is to be used by children I would strongly recommend that you do not build your own bunk bed. There are extremely strict federal regulations regarding safety requirements for bunk beds….
There are many different joinery techniques. Although most recommend some type of screw or nail for additional strength there are some that will work without them. Two of the most common would be Mortise &…
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