Bespoke Furniture Process
Determine if the custom journey is right for you
Are you looking to complete a unique interior design vision, avoiding pieces that feel ordinary or readily available? Perhaps you have a space that standard furniture just won’t fit, or maybe you’re seeking an heirloom piece designed to be cherished for generations.
If so, investing in a handcrafted piece that reflects your story is worth the time. Let Brendon guide you through this personalized journey.
Design
The custom design journey allows you to be intimately involved in the creation.
Beginning with the basic concept of your vision, its appearance as a basic sketch or image of something similar and approximate dimensions. Brendon collaborates with you to help determine whether it requires storage, for example, and how will it need to be constructed to meet the requirements of you and your home.
Materials
Next, you want to carefully consider the colours, textures, and types of wood you have in mind for your new custom furniture. Brendon has a wide range of timbers available that he can recommend, many of which he’s milled and dried himself.
If you desire rare timbers such as slab Kauri or Rimu, Brendan can source these or perhaps you have your own milled slabs? Brendon will be happy to work with these too. As well as using timber Brendon also creates furniture using a mixture of other mediums including steel and glass.
Finishes
With the materials chosen, you need to select the ideal finish for your furniture.
Brendon has various colours to suit your decor from whitewash to forest green. Not to mention the spectrum of coloured and non-coloured oils to really emphasise the natural look of the wood.
The correct finish for the application will help ensure the longevity and desired aged look. Here Brendon’s 40-years of furniture making and restoration experience will guide you to a truly unique aesthetic pertinent to your requirements.
Finalising the details
Now to finalise all aspects of your new custom furniture!
Confirming the dimensions are accurate, door or draw layouts suit how you live entirely, mouldings and other details are perfect along with the timber type and finish.
Brendon can then provide you with an accurate quotation. Once accepted and deposit paid Brendon will let you know an approximate delivery date.
Construction
Your guarantee of exceptional furniture begins with Brendon selecting the most exquisite slabs to match your design. Utilising traditional hand tools and power equipment to ensure a fabulous finish.
Where possible, Brendon recommends visiting his workshop during the fabrication process. Seeing custom made furniture come together, and experiencing the workmanship that goes into its creation, is part of the joy, and an experience that is unique to commissioning bespoke furniture.
It forms part of the history of the piece and is something that you can share with your friends and family. If this is not possible, Brendon is happy to send digital images of works in progress.
Delivery
Once Brendon’s quality checking is complete, your furniture is ready for delivery and, if relevant, installed.
For long-distance deliveries, your furniture will be wrapped using export quality packaging to ensure it travels safe and arrives without any damage.
For deliveries in the Bay Of Plenty, Brendon will transport the furniture personally.
Finally, Brendon will take the time to clearly explain the furniture’s care instructions. Providing you with a complimentary starter pack of the required products.
Enjoy
You are now the owner of a stunning bespoke piece of furniture handcrafted by Brendon Catley. With the furniture now in place, it is ready for you and the family to enjoy for years to come. Telling a story of natures beauty continuing to live through the craft of man. To ensure you protect your investment, Brendon strongly recommends you follow his care instructions which he will provide you with.
Are you ready to begin your own bespoke furniture journey?
Place an enquiry below to take the first step.