The Timber Whisperer's Blog
July 29, 2015
by Matthew
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Built to the owners design to be extra comfortable with the inclusion of the chaise. The chaise comfortably fits two people and with feather inserts in the back cushions this makes for super comfort. The whole sofa is designed for ultimate comfort, also along with the inclusion of feathers there are three different types of foams used to create support, comfort and durability.
The sofa is 3400mm long with a width of 950mm.
April 17, 2015
by Matthew
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A couple were holidaying in Tasmania when they fell in love with this piece of Huon Pine. The colour, the grain, everything in the timber gave them a feeling they couldn’t walk away from. They decided to bring it back to Brisbane and have it made into a functional furniture piece they could continue to admire in their home.
Finer Living were able to transform their treasure into a unique piece that highlights the colour and grain, while remaining functional, unique and stylish.
Matthew suggested contrasting a darker timber against the Huon pine to highlight the natural colours in the pine and this works wonderfully. Using a cross leg design in French Walnut added contrast and timber inlays were also incorporated along the sides to a solid Walnut back. This leads the eye around the piece and back to the solid timber handles at the front. Each drawer is made from French Oak and are mitre joined to the top, making it look like it is made from one solid section.
The owners said they wanted something they could hand down through the family to keep their love of the timber alive, and Matthew had this in mind when designing the desk. The owners are over the moon with their find from Tasmania now being a desk that can be treasured forever.
March 18, 2015
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A card players dream table made to seat up to six people, each with their own drawer. The drawers were designed to be invisible when not in use and have inlay from Birds Eye Maple with Flame Mahogany and are felt lined.
The chairs have an ergonomically designed curve that make them comfortable enough to sit in for hours, and the legs are a fluted design.
Matthew and the client worked on the design together, as the client wanted a little bit of himself in the piece so it can be passed onto his children and grandchildren.
The top of the table is made up from book-matched Flame Mahogany , the centre piece is Birds Eye Maple , and the edge detail is Solid Mahogany. The chairs are also made from solid Mahogany.
The client spends many hours at this table happily playing cards on a table he has proudly helped design and watched grow from a dream into a reality.
February 17, 2015
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Our client was looking to create room dividers and our curved wall units separate the room while providing storage. We created high gloss finished units to add to the look and feel of the offices on the 26th floor of One One One Eagle St. These curved wall units stand 2700 x 1200 and with the glass shelves disappearing into the sides of the unit as the sides taper back onto itself. A flowing wrapped look was created, adding usable space adding to the style the office space.
February 24, 2014
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This unit is made to fit the room, with the owner needed special requirements for the speakers and sound equipment. The brief was to keep it in style of the house but make it look timeless which we achieved with the use of mixed timber and stain colours – the detail on the shelves gives a nice modern look.
The mix of timber includes French walnut and stained black oak (that retained the visible grain). The insides of the cupboards are also finished in French walnut and the moulding is hand-made and flows from the top section to the floor. Continue reading ‘TV & Wall Unit in Kangaroo Point’ »
August 5, 2013
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This lowline TV unit with high gloss black doors, finished with a Brazilian Mahogany veneer top includes DVD drawers, Foxtel box and other electrical equipment. This unit is vented to reduce heat build-up. The doors and drawers are ‘soft close’. The top is finished in a full grain, high gloss, clear, two-pak finish.
August 3, 2013
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This piece is based on a yoga pose. Wenge timber was used and has been hand polished to give it a soft look with stunning results.
August 3, 2013
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These pieces were made from recycled Iron Bark solid timber. Iron Bark is hard to join and will pull apart unless the correct method is used. We have made these pieces for a high traffic work area. The clear finish is also a hard wearing surface.
July 31, 2013
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Designed for a make-up artist, this custom designed vanity unit is set in a French Provincial style with custom hand-painted crackled finish and hand-carved mouldings with six secret drawers popping out directly under the mirror to hold all the required makeup tools and colours.
The secret compartments were designed to keep the classic style of the vanity unit, but to add a modern usability factor through the push-to-open system.
May 31, 2013
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Finer Living was hired to design and create a stunning bar, featuring solid rosewood timber with numerous glass displays and mirror back panels, solid timber tops to a highly polished finish. A solid brass kickrail was included to give the ultimate bar finish, downlights and top canopy to create an intimate mood and plenty of storage for the necessary refreshments (space for two wine fridges).
Special techniques include raised panels, hand-grooved routers on the doors and bevelled mirrors in the back of the display cabinets.
