{"id":1484,"date":"2015-08-11T09:04:31","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T23:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.handkrafted.com/blog\/?p=1484"},"modified":"2015-08-20T14:15:31","modified_gmt":"2015-08-20T04:15:31","slug":"pegboard-custom-sideboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.handkrafted.com/blog\/pegboard-custom-sideboard\/","title":{"rendered":"Amanda’s Pegboard Sideboard"},"content":{"rendered":"

The custom sideboard Melbourne woodworker Chris Wann created for his client, Amanda, truly differs\u00a0from\u00a0any we’ve seen before. Steph unravels the story behind this pegboard galore\u00a0piece.\u00a0<\/em>
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Leave it to Handkrafted to ease the process of commissioning one lovely household addition \u2013 a piece of furniture \u2013 while a customer prepares for the arrival of another miraculous creation: a tiny human.<\/p>\n

Who would tackle this much at once? Handkrafted customer Amanda, of Melbourne, that\u2019s who.<\/p>\n

During a full-on nesting period while pregnant last year, Amanda decided her home could use more storage; specifically, a Tasmanian oak and pegboard sideboard to become the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance of her dining room.<\/p>\n

\u201cI searched high and low in the shops I usually find things,\u201d Amanda recalled, \u201cbut I couldn\u2019t quite find what I had in my head.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"custom<\/a>While exploring our website<\/a>, Amanda was surprised by the number of local woodworkers she\u2019d never heard of.<\/p>\n

\u201cI went through the featured furniture makers<\/a> and loved the look of the work being quite modern and unique,\u201d Amanda\u00a0said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI knew I would find someone to make exactly what I envisioned,” she continued. “With the wealth of talent associated with your company, I never had a doubt that I\u2019d find a really good furniture maker.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"custom<\/a>That special someone turned out to be Chris Wann<\/a>, a Melbourne-based furniture maker who favours mid-century design and dark timbers with ample grain character. Chris created his maker profile a few months ago and has completed three Handkrafted projects thus far.<\/p>\n

\u201cHandkrafted has been really great for business and I\u2019ve made some good projects,\u201d Chris said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cAmanda sent through a picture of something she liked and told me what she was after,\u201d Chris explained. \u201cSo, I designed a bit around that brief and put my own spin on it. She was happy with the design, so we went forward with the project.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u2018post a brief\u2019 process Chris refers to allows customers to be as precise or vague in their specifications as they desire. Amanda submitted a very comprehensive project description with clear instructions for the custom sideboard\u00a0she imagined.<\/p>\n

Chris said that he appreciated Amanda\u2019s attention to detail. \u201cI prefer when clients have an idea of the size and type of timber they want,\u201d he explained. \u201cIt gives you the chance to be a bit more creative.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"custom<\/a>One of Amanda\u2019s unique ideas was to incorporate white pegboard for a modern touch. Chris had never worked with pegboard before, but said he enjoyed the experience. \u201cIt worked really well actually,\u201d he commented.<\/p>\n

Amanda, too, seemed thrilled with the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cChris helped guide me through what was possible with framing the pegboard and how it would be used in combination with the timber,\u201d she praised. \u201cHe was great in assisting me with dimensions to fit the room, and a few little tweaks to the legs and shape and different things.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought Chris was so professional. We worked together really well.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To the pleasure of both Amanda and Chris, cost never became a point of tension, thanks to our briefing process. \u201cPeople can be very specific and upfront about the budget,\u201d Amanda explained. \u201cEveryone\u2019s in complete agreeance with open communication right up front. I think that\u2019s so great.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"custom<\/a>Amanda held\u00a0realistic expectations allowing Chris to work well within her budget.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was happy to pay that kind of price for a custom made piece,\u201d Amanda remarked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe price was brilliant for a custom made item plus delivery. I thought it was very reasonable.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To top it off, Chris\u2019s quick turnaround of the custom sideboard<\/a>\u00a0amazed Amanda… especially after the process had to be put on hold due to baby\u2019s impending arrival.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe ended up with a finished piece that was not only unique to my brief, but Chris delivered it and helped me install it into my home,\u201d Amanda exclaimed. \u201cIt was fantastic!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a one-off piece no one else has, it\u2019s likely to last a lot longer, and it\u2019s locally made,\u201d Chris explained of Amanda\u2019s piece and buying bespoke generally. \u201cYou\u2019re helping out people in your area.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat piece will always remind [my partner and I] of the time in our lives when we had Tom,\u201d Amanda gushed. \u201cWe wanted it to be a bit of a feature and also complement our existing dining setting.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe got exactly what we wanted going through a custom furniture maker. It\u2019s such a standout piece.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"custom<\/a>\u2026and it seems the sideboard is just the beginning. Amanda has already begun thinking about home renovations, new baby and all. Talk about go-getter! Within the next couple years, Amanda hopes to start from scratch with most of her furniture.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be something we will hold onto \u2013 knowing that Handkrafted exists,\u201d Amanda said. \u201cWhen we start rebuilding, we will be able to have pieces made to fit the design of the new family home.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for Chris\u2019 future with Handkrafted, he hopes to continue to \u201cget jobs that are [his] style and connect with clients wanting to get furniture made by collaborating with people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Between babyproofing existing furniture and other short-term projects around the house, Chris and Amanda plan to work together\u00a0for the foreseeable future. Give it a few years and you\u2019ll likely find Chris outfitting Amanda\u2019s new home. But, more on that later\u2026<\/p>\n

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About Handkrafted:<\/em><\/p>\n

Handkrafted <\/a>has brought together Australia\u2019s most comprehensive community\u00a0of independent bespoke furniture makers. With hundreds of craftspeople and artisans that can cater to all styles, budgets and geographies,\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0match you to\u00a0the right maker for your custom furniture project.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Commissioning a piece of furniture through Handkrafted is a unique and fulfilling experience. Support local makers and\u00a0kickstart<\/a>\u00a0your own project today.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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