Furniture and Interior Design are Gettin' Funky (Again)
The pendulum shift has brought us back to 1930s staples, 1970s funk, and a little bit of 1980-90s pop, but in a good way. It might seem like chaos, but with the right control the results can be breathtaking. Let's back up a bit, for those who are busy and haven't seen the new trends coming.
F#%! Trends. Your House, and All Your $hit, Should Grow Up With You
It’s your home, not a four-star hotel lobby for drunk tourists.
Somewhere along the way, we bought into the lie that a home should be done within two months after moving in. Done enough to show off. Done enough to impress people. The story is all the same: buy a house, move in and get it show ready, and then invite friends and family over to show it off. A house warming. It has been beaten into us for decades.
The Glass Root
Around February of this year I was done. I had been chasing this dream for over a year…building hand crafted things from wood, dumping countless hours, funds, and sleepless nights. I have been making things from wood since I was walking. I’ve remodeled multiples homes. Built many pieces of furniture. Why wasn’t this working?It All Begins Here
Your Furniture is Designed to Fail (And How to Spot the Fakes)
Proper construction is not optional. You’re paying good, hard earned money for custom work, and you have every right to expect that the maker is doing it properly. But let’s be honest about the current market: when the economy turns and inflation starts to bubble up, everyone gets an itch for a “side hustle” or other ways to make a quick dollar.