Noteworthy Furniture Trends for 2021
We know what’s on your mind since it is on ours as well. You cannot help but wonder about 2021’s furniture trends and how your decorative touch has measured up so far. Keeping an eye on trends is always worthwhile. By keeping a pulse on what is hot, it keeps a calculated tradition in place. […]
Components of a Couch
Couches don’t emerge from manufacturers fully formed. They require meticulous planning and careful material sourcing, often undergoing compression strength tests. They can also have several levels of support – anything from double dowels to superglue. Whether you’re interested in building your own couch or just want to know more about their construction, here is a […]
New Vintage Design for Your Home and Furniture
A New Vintage design is a design inspired by the 50s, 60s and 70s, inspired by those years but still contemporary and fresh looking. There are various ways to decorate your home in New Vintage design: wallpaper with colorful designs, objects and furniture with rounded shapes, abstract art, big lamps, low sofas and armchair with […]
Officially Launching and Documenting Your Business
So long as they’re taking on small jobs from friends, family, and personal networking, many people keep their furniture making off the books. Once you get serious about launching your business, you shouldn’t wait to register your business and start documenting your operations. Too many people start out thinking they should keep their early furniture […]
From Site to Shop and Back Again: Online vs. Brick-and-Mortar Business Models
Like many small, art-driven businesses, our practice started in the form of an online shop. Eventually, and after running the numbers through dozens of scenarios, we gained the independence and financial ability to open a physical location. However, this transition does not come easily. In this workshop, we discuss the pros and cons of moving […]
Know Your Customers: An Intro to Marketing
Effective marketing is one of the essential steps in starting pretty much any small business. In this workshop, we detail the ways in which you can effectively identify and engage your intended customer base. In the follow-up session, we will discuss how to expand your market reach once hitting the dreaded local plateau. Start […]