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How to Get the Right Height for a Custom Bed (Hint: Start With Your Mattress)

November 2, 2026

Planning a custom bed? Your mattress and box spring are part of your final sleeping height. Learn how to find the ideal bed height and how Scott James Furniture builds custom beds in Tiverton, RI to fit your mattress perfectly.

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How to Get the Right Height for a Custom Bed (Hint: Start With Your Mattress)
November 2, 2026
How to Get the Right Height for a Custom Bed (Hint: Start With Your Mattress)
November 2, 2026

Planning a custom bed? Your mattress and box spring are part of your final sleeping height. Learn how to find the ideal bed height and how Scott James Furniture builds custom beds in Tiverton, RI to fit your mattress perfectly.

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November 2, 2026
Scott James Furniture Beds Featured in Netflix’s Ransom Canyon
January 27, 2026
Scott James Furniture Beds Featured in Netflix’s Ransom Canyon
January 27, 2026

We were fortunate enough to be included in the set design for Netflix’s original Western series Ransom Canyon. Here’s where to see the beds at the fictitious Double K Ranch.

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January 27, 2026
Behind the Build: How We Made a Custom Ash Bed Look Like Reclaimed Chestnut
May 10, 2025
Behind the Build: How We Made a Custom Ash Bed Look Like Reclaimed Chestnut
May 10, 2025

When a client asked us to create a custom California king bed to match their reclaimed chestnut TV cabinet, we turned to ash (and a few creative techniques) to capture the same rich, weathered look. Read more about how we brought this chestnut-inspired piece to life.

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May 10, 2025
How to Get a Bed Into an Old House With Narrow Stairs
April 28, 2025
How to Get a Bed Into an Old House With Narrow Stairs
April 28, 2025

If you have an old, classic New England staircase to wrestle with - you’re going to love our beds.

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April 28, 2025
Modern vs. Traditional Beds: How to Choose the Right Style
March 11, 2023
Modern vs. Traditional Beds: How to Choose the Right Style
March 11, 2023

Modern vs. Traditional Furniture: Knowing Which Style is Right for You

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March 11, 2023
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March 11, 2023
Wood Stain vs. Paint: Which Finish Is Best for Custom Furniture?
March 11, 2023
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March 11, 2023
Using Grommets in Tables, Desks, and Nightstands
January 11, 2022
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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January 11, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Tiverton, Rhode Island Shop
July 28, 2021
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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July 28, 2021
When to Consider a Tall Post Bed for Your Bedroom
July 26, 2021
When to Consider a Tall Post Bed for Your Bedroom
July 26, 2021

Scott James Furniture & Design can help you choose the right tall post/ four post bed for your next project.

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July 26, 2021
When to Consider a Low Post Bed for Your Bedroom
July 26, 2021
When to Consider a Low Post Bed for Your Bedroom
July 26, 2021

There are three things to consider when thinking about using a low post bed for your project.

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July 26, 2021
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April 7, 2021
Yes, We Can Make Your Upholstered Custom Furniture, Too!
April 7, 2021

From rich color blends to neutral, tried and true tones. From unique patterns to everything in between. Upholstery is swiftly gaining popularity.

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April 7, 2021
These Four Important Details Will Help Us Create Your Custom Bed
April 2, 2021
These Four Important Details Will Help Us Create Your Custom Bed
April 2, 2021

Beds are our specialty here at Scott James Furniture & Design; We have the production process down to a science, and we genuinely enjoy fabricating different styles from week to week. Here are the details we need from our clients to get started on any bed project.

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April 2, 2021
High-Gloss Furniture Finishes: Color, Sheen and Design Considerations
April 1, 2021
High-Gloss Furniture Finishes: Color, Sheen and Design Considerations
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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April 1, 2021
Best Wood Species for Custom Furniture: Oak, Maple, Ash, Cherry and Walnut
March 29, 2021
Best Wood Species for Custom Furniture: Oak, Maple, Ash, Cherry and Walnut
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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March 29, 2021
What Is Furniture Caning? How Woven Cane Adds Texture to Custom Furniture
March 19, 2021
What Is Furniture Caning? How Woven Cane Adds Texture to Custom Furniture
March 19, 2021

Cane work is an art, and not many people know how to do it anymore. Caning is most popular on chair seats and backs but we’ve seen it used on tables, beds, and other pieces of furniture. Learn more about how we incorporate cane work into our custom pieces.

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March 19, 2021