5 BENEFITS OF CUSTOMISING YOUR FURNITURE

Whether you’re looking to overhaul your home or refresh your home with new furniture, shopping for furniture is definitely a fun process. There is a wide range of ready-made furniture in Singapore, which makes for a great shopping experience. But as house-proud individuals, homeowners in Singapore are always on the lookout for unique furniture pieces. What do you do then if you can’t find the perfect piece for the home? Whether it’s for your HDB or condominium apartment, or landed property, customising your furniture is a smart option that comes with a host of benefits.

Design Freedom

Many homeowners turn to furniture customisation because they are not able to find the exact piece they are looking for. You might encounter something on the Internet that suits your taste but is not available here. Or you love the idea, but would like to make your own unique mark on the design. Perhaps you’d like to include storage niches in your sofa or a customised armchair. Design inspirations at our fingertips might just spark your creativity and you want to get your own designs realised. At Soho Living, our workshops are based in Singapore and Malaysia, so we can help customise your furniture locally.

Made to Measure

Finding pieces that are proportionate in size to your apartment and other furniture pieces is essential to creating a balanced look for your interior design. More often than not, there’s a ready-made furniture piece you love, but the size may be too large or too small for your space. Therefore, customised furniture could be the next best option.

Supporting Craftspeople

Around the world, there has been a gradual drop in the number of skilled craftsmen and craftswomen. The industrial age has affected artisans and makers, but there has been a revival of artisans thanks to the rise of the maker movement in recent years. Craftsmanship is a time-honoured profession that requires dedication and years to perfect a skill. Supporting the work of local artisans not only preserves artisanship and livelihood, but it also lowers the heavy environmental impact of global supply chains by keeping production close to home.

Emotional Connection

When you commission a custom-made furniture piece, meaning is made. The piece becomes a part of your personal story. Months and even years later, you might recall when the idea sparked in your mind and how you connected with the furniture maker as you exchanged thoughts to shape the final design. You also get to understand the production process. A custom-made furniture piece has immense sentimental value.

Focus on Quality

Customised furniture may cost more than ready-made furniture sometimes. However, you’re getting your furniture directly from skilled craftspeople, so the quality of your furniture pieces is given close and careful attention. A strong focus on quality craftsmanship and materials results in a long-lasting product, so it even has the potential to become a family heirloom.