Factors to Consider When Buying Custom-Made Furniture

Take These Factors into Account When Are You Thinking About Custom Furniture

If you have ever felt frustrated after an unsuccessful day of shopping for furniture, you can take some solace in knowing that you are not alone in this regard.  Many homeowners have begun such outings with a keen sense of excitement and anticipation, only to return without finding the piece or set that they envisioned for their home despite visiting several furniture stores across Toronto; in some cases, due to a desire to newly furnish or upgrade the décor in a specific room, these shoppers settled on pieces that did not entirely satisfy their needs.

This is why more and more discriminating homeowners are turning to custom furniture as a solution to their frustration; you may pay a bit more upfront versus buying any ready-made item/items, but the fact that you are getting a piece or suite that meets your specifications relative to style, colour, quality, and dimensions will bring significant returns in the long run.

In case you are still unsure about custom furniture and whether it is the best answer to any furniture-buying dilemma that you are now facing or that may confront you in the not-too-distant future, consider these advantages when spending your hard-earned on any custom piece or pieces for your home:

  • You get to choose the materials, colours, and finishes
  • You are assured of quality construction and craftsmanship
  • Your furniture will deliver long-term durability and return on investment
  • You can ensure that any/all pieces will be an ideal fit for your room/space
  • You can create one-of-a-kind pieces that suit your home, tastes and lifestyle

To further solidify your decision to move forward with the custom furniture option, it might also be helpful to look at the practical side of making such a commitment.  This can be done by asking yourself a series of questions to ensure that you are proceeding on a sound basis rather than merely emotions or impulse; to that end, we invite you to invest a little time in reviewing some of these pertinent questions, as outlined in one of our previously-published articles at Answer These Questions Before Purchasing Custom Furniture.

Now that you have assumed or perhaps regained control over the furniture-buying process, you may want to consult with the custom designers and artisans at Carrocel fine furniture, a leading high-end furniture store in Toronto, located at 245 Bridgeland Avenue near Yorkdale Mall.  Consulting with the custom furniture craftspeople at Carrocel will give you the unique opportunity to discuss important aspects in planning custom-designed furniture, such as:

  • Furniture style and dimensions
  • Type of wood, fabric and hardware
  • Colour choices (fabric and wood finish)
  • The manner of construction and assembly
  • Your personal preferences and lifestyle needs
  • Establishing milestones or progress checkpoints

Indeed, by investing a little more money initially, along with some added patience while the custom design and construction phases progress, you just might have the ideal solution for buying the right furniture for your home.

One-of-a-Kind Custom-Made Pieces on Display in Our Carrocel Fine Furniture Store

Sometimes, you may not be looking to have custom furniture made for a particular room or area of your home, but might be intrigued by a unique or one-of-a-kind custom piece that complements your existing furniture and home décor; and you can browse several exclusive custom pieces in the 20,000 square-foot showroom of our Carrocel fine furniture store, located just to the west of Yorkdale Mall in central Toronto.  A sampling of the distinctive custom pieces currently available for sale in our Carrocel furniture store showroom includes:

Carrocel Custom Pier Dining Table

Carrocel Custom Pier Dining Table

  • Cerused oak slab top with a starburst pattern; two pull-out extensions, each 22” wide
  • Sits atop v-shaped double pedestals attached to plinth bases; finished in charcoal grey
  • Carrocel Custom Pier Dining Table

Custom Walnut Paneled Headboard

Custom Walnut Paneled Headboard

  • Transitional walnut upholstered headboard with a sleek, contemporary design
  • Custom Carrocel finish in an Espresso tone; with nine inset upholstered panels
  • Custom Walnut Paneled Headboard

Custom Leather Tufted Silver Leaf Carved Sofa by Carrocel

Custom Leather Tufted Silver Leaf Carved Sofa by Carrocel

  • Platinum silver leather, designer fabric, and hand-applied silver leafing
  • Carved solid wood sofa; available in custom finish and custom upholstery
  • Custom Leather Tufted Silver Leaf Carved Sofa

Carrocel Custom Floating-Top Mid-Century Executive Desk

Carrocel Custom Floating-Top Mid-Century Executive Desk

Carrocel Custom Modern Round Dining Conference Table

Carrocel Custom Modern Round Dining Conference Table

Hillock Custom Dining Chair

Hillock Custom Dining Chair

  • Regency-style dining chair a bevelled-edge frame, sleigh back, and fluted Louis XVI legs
  • Constructed of beech wood, chair is strong/durable, but light in weight for easy mobility
  • Hillock Custom Dining Chair

Detailed product information on Carrocel’s collection of custom furniture can be found online at furniture products catalogue.  More information on the custom furniture services from the designers and artisans at the Carrocel fine furniture store in Toronto is available by visiting our Custom Designed Furniture page

Looking for an ideal piece of furniture to complete of upgrade a specific room in your home?  Custom furniture designed and built by our Carrocel artisans might be the optimal solution.  Call the Carrocel fine furniture store in Toronto today at 416-999-2525 or contact us to request a no-obligation consultation on our custom-designed furniture services.

You might also want to check our related posts:

1) All you Need to Know about Custom-Designed Furniture
2) Custom & High-End Furniture to Redefine your Bedroom

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