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Bespoke Card Table – A dream come true

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.

TV & Wall Unit in Kangaroo Point

February 24, 2014
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TV unit with display

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’ »

Wine Glass Table

November 19, 2013
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This table, affectionately dubbed the wine glass table, was designed by the team at Finer Living and was a true pleasure to work on.

The inserts in the top are placed in a pie arrangement using White Zebra wood whilst the round edging of the table is Solomon Blackwood (a very heavy timber with a black/brown appearance), cut into pieces which follow precisely each pie section of the veneer. 3mm solid timber inserts of Solomon Blackwood run along each leaf of veneer meeting in the middle off the table. Continue reading ‘Wine Glass Table’ »

TV Lowline Unit, High Gloss Black Doors with Brazilian Mahogany Veneer Top

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.

Timber Art – Solid Timber Wenge

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.

Recycled Iron Bark Timber Bar and Meeting Table

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.

French Provincial makeup & vanity unit with distressed paint finish

July 31, 2013
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Secret compartments for Makeup

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.

 

 

Solid Rosewood Timber Bar in Samford

May 31, 2013
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Solid Timber Rosewood Bar - Main View

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.

Sofitel Wine Wall

June 17, 2012
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Gothic Four-poster Bed

May 17, 2011
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Finer Living designed and built this Gothic-inspired four-poster bed, featuring gargoyle-encrusted headboard & more. Check gallery below for construction pics.

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