The Timber Whisperer's Blog
April 17, 2018
by Matthew
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The Gregory Terrace Foundation asked us to make a new Honour board for the World War II roll of Honour.
They wanted it to match the existing Honour Board, we matched the new Honour board in every detail, we handed turned and hand carved every detail to produce an identical piece.
Our Client is very happy with the end result, and this board has taken its place alongside the original in The Great Hall at Gregory Terrace.
April 5, 2018
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This boardroom table is fitted out with data and power points, making easy workflow for all.
Made from a new age veneer call ‘Likewood’ to give the table durability and functionality. A black laminate was used to highlight the top sections.
With a capacity for up to 18 seats, our client is very happy with the result, allowing for a variety of different needs.
March 12, 2018
by Matthew
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We built this beautiful wall unit from natural oak creating a fresh modern look for this beachside apartment. This unit is space saving, creating surface space and storage space utalising design, space and functionality.
This unit is 6 meters long and is built in natural oak.
The unit was designed by Gary Hamer from Gary Hamer Interiors.
February 22, 2018
by Matthew
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We were asked by Wrightson Stewart Interior Designers to help them complete booth seating for a major club in the city. We had to work within a small area to create more seating. The back wall in like a wave wall, and the curve on each seat is slightly different so the booth flows within the space. The seats had to be soft, durable and supportive.
The lighting is controlled by an ipad from the booths, as the customer wishes.
Wrightson Stewart and the client are very happy with the Booth seating.
February 22, 2018
by Matthew
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Hutchinson Builders asked us to help on a heritage project they are working on, replacing missing paneling and carvings in an old government building in the Brisbane CBD that is being refurbished into a 5 star hotel.
We were also asked to finish all the paneling in the foyer with french polishing.
This project was challenging, the carvings were of a very old style, which took much skill and time to recreate, the Crown mouldings were a large mould which we would have to make new cutters for. The timber used had to match the old sections.
All detailed drawings off each section that had to be replaced had to be approved before any work was started.
In consultation with Hutchinson and the owner we developed a finish to keep the old look and feel, they did not want something that looked like new.
Even the new sections we made had to blend with the original panels, in colour and look and feel.
In this Modern world we should never forget our old Buildings, this project was immense and the results have been rewarding and the foyer is looking better than new, in fact it’s looking delightfully old.
November 24, 2017
by Matthew
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Hutchinson Builders contracted Finer Living to help them restore the solid timber paneling in the New Adina Hotel lobby in the Brisbane Cbd. Over the years the timber paneling has been badly neglected, sections removed and lost and some timber mouldings broken.
Finer Living worked closely with Hutchinson Builders and the Qld Heritage Dept and made all the timber mouldings by hand using solid Queensland Maple.
This type of work is what Finer Living enjoys recreating, so that many a visitor can enjoy the past well into the future, and feel the history of the building.
You can see the work in progress on our factory floor here.
November 22, 2017
by Matthew
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We built this sofa for an Interior designer’s personal use. A modern look was desired and a strong frame, sprung seat and extra comfortable cushions were requested. The cushions were made full feather with foam inserts to achieve this. The cover is a slip cover , so can be removed and cleaned with ease.
The Lounge is made to last the test off time.
You can see the build of the lounge in the photos.
September 8, 2017
by Matthew
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The doors in the house can make a statement. I have used a Quarter cut veneer with solid PNG Ebony with a 10% finish.
And with an added black handle, the doors do make a statement when entering the house, and from viewing from inside the rooms.
September 8, 2017
by Matthew
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This table was inspired by the sea, using hemp rope, solid red gum, and natural curves.
This table creates a beautiful flow and it does make a statement on the veranda, buy the sea or over looking a park, it works well for both. A glass top was added. This table is a real eye catcher.
September 8, 2017
by Matthew
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A Spare room your guests would not want to leave,
This room was designed in a way to create an easy feeling, by the way off using natural timber. The board is cut on a slight angle to give it a flowing look, and is made from solid American Oak. The upholstery insert in a supportive soft foam so you can rest against it with or without pillows.
The bedsides tables are a floating single drawer bedside, made from French Walnut.
The wardrobe doors, are an added feature to the room, featuring a crown cut Oak with black knobs.
