TIPS FOR CUSTOMISING YOUR FURNITURE

There are many reasons why many look to customise home furniture. The reasons can range anything from being unable to find furniture in the right dimensions to having a specific design in mind that they want to bring to life. At Soho Living, we feel immense pride and satisfaction when we produce furniture according to our clients’ needs. At our workshops in Singapore and Malaysia, we offer a host of customisation possibilities. If you’re wondering what to consider when customising furniture, here we’d like to share some tips on how to get started with customising furniture.

Explore Sources of Inspiration

Once you’ve decided to go by the customisation route, the first step in this exciting journey is to look for ideas for your design. The Internet is a bountiful resource for colours, trends and designs. You’ll also find plenty of inspiration in magazines, books and even movies. Create a folder of inspirations on your computer or Pinterest. A physical collection of printouts and cutouts from these various sources is recommended for easier reference.

Know the Dimensions of Your Space

Be sure to work with floor plans when you are thinking of customising your furniture. Also take note of the characteristics of your space such as the placement of windows. Knowing the length of the wall where you’ll place your sofa is crucial. If you have engaged an interior designer, he or she will be able to advise you on the recommended dimensions for your furniture.

Delivery Limitations

When we make a furniture piece, be it a sofa, bedframe, armchair or office chair, it’s important for us to know whether there will be any limitations during the delivery process. This is particularly important if the customised furniture might be too large to fit into the doorway or lift. Such situations may require on-site installation of the furniture or modification of the design. Speak to our team at Soho Living and we will do our best to accommodate these requirements.

Go Through A Process of Elimination

Once you have your resources, it’s time to separate ideas that will work from those that won’t. This is an important step that should take into consideration the dimensions, colour scheme and characteristics of your space. This is also a time to ask yourself some important questions. Do you have children and pets at home? How often do you see yourself cleaning the home? Is the part of Singapore you live in going through massive development that causes dust to gather more easily? If you have children and pets, for example, a white sofa may not be a practical choice.

Bring Visuals

A picture is worth a thousand words, so visuals in the form of pictures of examples or drawings of your customised piece will be helpful for the process. It helps determine whether you’d like to include details like tufted buttons, nail heads or pleats on the furniture.

Discuss With Us

As furniture makers, we will do our best to give you suggestions and advice on the details such as the suitable foam density or upholstery for your desired comfort level. Customising furniture is much like a partnership. Therefore, it’s important to communicate your needs and concerns so we can also give you the best advice possible.

Double Check Specifications

Once you’ve determined the design, dimensions, colours and upholstery materials with your furniture maker, the final step is to double check these specifications with the dimensions of your home. At Soho Living, we aim to make the process simpler. We will make an appointment with you to visit your apartment and advise you on the recommended length. That way, you can visualise the size of the furniture in your home with greater ease.

We hope these tips for customising your furniture is helpful for your next customising project!