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Stain vs Paint: Choosing a Finish for Your Furniture

March 11, 2023

We work with hundreds of different products and finishes including stains and paints. Choosing between stained or painted furniture largely depends on personal preference, but one should also consider how the piece is going to be used.

Stained furniture allows the natural beauty of the wood to shine through and is a great way to showcase the wood's natural grain and color. Stains come in a wide range of colors, and we can make just about any color stain a client wants. Often, we see clients choose stains when they have a firm design or space in mind.

Painted furniture can come in an even wider range of colors and can be in any sheen desired including matte or even high-gloss. Painted pieces can add a fun pop of color to a space or can be a more neutral color that easily transitions with a space over time.

In the end, choosing between stained or painted pieces is a personal choice based on the look our clients are trying to achieve. If you are unsure of what style to choose, we are happy to send stain samples for you to choose from. Contact our office for questions about your piece’s finish.

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A sample of a a brass grommet and a wooden grommet option for a rosewood desk.

Using Grommets in Tables, Desks, and Nightstands

January 11, 2022

Grommets can keep your device wires and cables organized and stop them from running across your surface and over your furniture’s edges.

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In Tables, Miscellaneous Tags grommets, nightstands, tables, desks
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Tiverton, Rhode Island Shop

July 28, 2021

You may have a few questions when considering working with us. If we didn’t answer them here, feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email.

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What to Know Before Using Glossy Colors on Your Next Project

April 1, 2021

We work with a client who has a custom line of glossy colors, giving our traditional styles of furniture a really fun, fresh, and modern look. We love seeing our furniture in both traditional and modern styles; the range is exciting to see in clients’ homes and it opens us to a world of possibilities.

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In Miscellaneous Tags color, paints, fan deck, finishes, high gloss finish
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Working with Domestic and Exotic Hard Woods

March 29, 2021

We work with 8 species of woods regularly and have access to more exotics woods like Zebra wood and Lace Wood when clients request them. At any given time, our shop has 10,000 board feet or more in stock which means clients aren’t waiting as long for their pieces because the wood is most likely already in stock. Learn more about our selection.

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