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How much information you include in your brief is entirely up to you. It will depend on whether you have a specific design in mind or whether you would like to collaborate on an idea.
Including more detail helps us match your brief to the most suited makers. Makers are also more likely to express interest in a project when they can see they are well suited to the style and requirements described.
You may wish to include information such as:
The cost of a custom piece is shaped by a few key variables:
Commissioning custom is rarely about finding the lowest possible price. If you have seen something similar at a retailer that is mass-produced overseas, a local maker genuinely cannot produce a one-off version at a lower price. What you receive instead is a high-quality piece designed around your space and your taste, made to last, by a craftsperson whose name stands behind it.
As a guide: most custom commissions on Handkrafted land between $2,000 and $10,000, and larger projects regularly exceed that. Custom dining tables typically start around $4,000, bed frames from $3,500 and bedside tables from around $1,500 each.
It is worthwhile trying to include a realistic budget (or range) in your brief. This will help identify which makers will be most suited and whether they can propose ideas that align with your budget expectations.
For more on this topic, see our blog posts Factors Influencing the Cost of Custom Furniture and 6 Benefits to Buying Custom.