{"id":750,"date":"2015-02-13T11:53:31","date_gmt":"2015-02-13T00:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.handkrafted.com/blog\/?p=750"},"modified":"2015-12-22T16:20:56","modified_gmt":"2015-12-22T05:20:56","slug":"favourite-projects-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.handkrafted.com/blog\/favourite-projects-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Handkrafted’s Favourite Projects of 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have put together a selection of our favourite projects commissioned via Handkrafted during 2014. Take a look and get inspired! Our next project could be yours!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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RUSTIC RECYCLED KITCHEN CUPBOARDS & SHELF<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Geoff Belanger (Heart of Wood)<\/a> in Sydney<\/p>\n

\"Lara_Kitchen\"<\/p>\n

Brief specified\u00a0use of “rustic recycled timber, nothing new or modern”<\/p>\n

“A great experience with a very skilled craftsman”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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TABLE TENNIS DECKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

By LikeButter<\/a> in Melbourne<\/p>\n

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Project submitted by\u00a0an interior designer on behalf of\u00a0a new and major venue\u00a0in Coogee, Sydney. Client brief was to create customised table tennis decks in plywood incorporating\u00a0geometric shapes.<\/p>\n

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JAPANESE-INSPIRED PLATFORM BED<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Cameron Hird (makimaki furniture)<\/a> in Brisbane<\/p>\n

\"Platform<\/p>\n

Client desired a king-size Japanese-inspired platform bed frame with integrated bedside tables.<\/p>\n

“The final product is better than we\u2019d ever hoped for. It\u2019s truly special, a talking point in our new home and we can\u2019t take our eyes off it.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Read\u00a0more<\/a> about this project in our interview with the maker and client.<\/p>\n

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SCANDINAVIAN STYLE RECLAIMED TIMBER BED<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Luke and Veronica (Christopher Blank)<\/a> in Melbourne<\/p>\n

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“Luke and Veronica were fantastic in the design phase coming up with ideas and working with me to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. Luke continued to communicate his progress and sent through photos.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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RESTAURANT\u00a0FITOUT IN SYDNEY<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Second Origin<\/a> in Sydney<\/p>\n

\"Collages\"<\/p>\n

Bespoke joinery work for the Mad Pizza restaurant\u00a0fit-out in Sydney’s inner city suburb of Darlinghurst.<\/p>\n

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LIBRARY LADDER<\/strong><\/p>\n

By James Reid (Marland Design)<\/a> in Newcastle<\/p>\n

\"Ladder\"<\/p>\n

Client lives in “an old federation apartment building with high ceilings and have built-ins that go up to the 3.8m ceilings” and desired\u00a0a modern yet classic A-frame timber step ladder. Made from Blackbutt and New Guinea Rosewood.<\/p>\n

“one word is all that is needed…amazing! amazing service, amazing craftsmanship, and an amazing product”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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VALET CHAIR
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By Luke and Veronica (Christopher Blank)<\/a> in Melbourne<\/p>\n

\"Valet<\/p>\n

Client brief extract: “A\u00a0‘valet chair’ made for my husband\u2019s birthday. A chair with features that allows you to hang coat hangers (with shirts), pants, coats and possibly a box under the seat for cufflinks and\/or a rack down bottom for shoes. He loves minimalist and mid century design…”<\/p>\n

“Luke & Veronica were enthusiastic and communicative through the whole process and I found the design aspect of the job to be productive, full of ideas and engaging.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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SLAB DINING TABLE<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Hugh Makin in Castlemaine, Victoria<\/p>\n

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One of two tables made for the same client, this table is made from a solid slab of Mountain Ash.<\/p>\n

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BREAKFAST BAR & BENCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Second Origin<\/a> in Sydney<\/p>\n

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A surprise birthday gift for her partner,\u00a0the client worked with Anthony Byrne to create a narrow breakfast bar and bench for their\u00a0apartment balcony overlooking the beach.<\/p>\n

“Anthony went above and beyond. And then beyond that! I had a great experience and would certainly recommend him to others.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Read\u00a0more<\/a> about this project in our interview with the maker and client.<\/p>\n


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By Luke and Veronica (Christopher Blank)<\/a> in Melbourne<\/p>\n

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Bookshelf in recycled Australian hardwoods,\u00a0tailor made to be installed on the client’s\u00a0wall beneath\u00a0a cathedral ceiling.<\/p>\n

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SIDE TABLES FOR BAR IN SYDNEY<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Second Origin<\/a> in Sydney<\/p>\n

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Made from recycled and milled Tallowwood railway sleepers, these little side tables form part of a commission for\u00a0a Sydney based bar.<\/p>\n

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CLASSIC DINING TABLE<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Luke and Veronica (Christopher Blank)<\/a> in Melbourne<\/p>\n

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\u00a0“Luke and Veronica where so easy to deal with and the table is exactly what I was after. I could not be happier”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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RECLAIMED TIMBER HOUSE SIGN<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Greg (Saw & Grain)<\/a> in Melbourne<\/p>\n

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And last but not least, this sweet little hand-painted house sign was the very first project commissioned on Handkrafted following our launch.<\/p>\n

“Great interaction with this maker. On time, on budget and a great final product.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Handkrafted has brought together Australia\u2019s largest collection of independent bespoke furniture makers for you to choose from. With hundreds of craftspeople and artisans that can cater to all styles, budgets and geographies, we\u2019ll find you the right maker for your custom furniture project.\u00a0There is nothing too big, small or crazy.<\/p>\n

When commissioning a custom made piece through Handkrafted<\/a>, you are buying something made\u00a0with love, passion and the craftsmanship to last a lifetime.\u00a0Support local makers and start<\/a> your own project today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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