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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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In Miscellaneous Tags wood, species
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The Age Old Art of Caning is Making a Comeback

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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In Tables Tags caning, coffee tables
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Bed Bolt Covers are More Than Just Decorative Touches

March 19, 2021

When looking at our beds, you may notice that the bolt covers aren’t evenly placed on the posts. It’s not a design flaw, but a very important piece of construction. Learn more about how bed bold covers are more than just decorative touches.

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In Beds Tags bed bolt covers, bolt covers, hardware
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King Size Ash Bed Finished to Look Identical to Chestnut Wood

March 18, 2021

Chestnut is extremely hard to come by but with a talent team of master craftsmen like the ones at Scott James Furniture & Design, creating the look of Chestnut was no big deal.

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In Beds Tags chestnut, ash, custom bed, television cabinet
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