• Select the furniture maker who has crafted pieces most similar to
  what you're looking for.  This is critical.  It's much easier and more
  affordable for them to customize something they've already designed and
  built than to start from scratch.

• Ask the furniture maker about customizing existing pieces with your
  choice of wood, finish, hardware, dimensions, molding, leg style and so
  on.  Note: there is a big difference between commissioning an original, unique custom work of art and customizing an existing piece of furniture.

• Discuss wood choices and characteristics with your furniture
  maker.  Are you trying to match this new piece with existing pieces in
  the same room?  If so, you may want to bring in that furniture or
  photos of those pieces to the workshop.

• Discuss furniture finish with your furniture maker.  Do you want a
  natural oil finish or one that provides more protection against
  moisture and perhaps small hand-prints and such.  Or something in between.  There are many choices to consider.

• Spend the time upfront to discuss the details of your furniture
  order up-front with your furniture maker.  Remember the old saying,
  "measure twice, cut once".  You don't want to have any surprises when it's time to install your furniture.

• Have fun and enjoy the process.  Get to know your furniture maker. 
  His or her personality will be a significant part of the meaning of
  your new heirloom!

• Looking for ideas? Check out the custom wood furniture at Vermont Woods Studios.

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