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Artist Feature: Ryan Ainslie, Maker of Custom Furniture

April 3, 2017/in Custom Home Furnishing /by Janis Behan

Every once in a while, we like to shine a spotlight on some of the local vendors and artists that we work with. So we sat down and did a Q & A with Ryan Ainslie, who makes custom furniture, with a large focus on live edge wood slab tables.

Ryan grew up on the West Coast, spending summers with his family on the water and winters snowboarding in the mountains. Being around all that water, Ryan started polishing boats at the ripe old age of 14, and it progressed from there to him doing full boat restorations. Ryan now has his own business building custom wood furniture.

So tell us about your company.

Ryan Ainslie: I work out of my family’s property in Halfmoon Bay, BC making furniture out of reclaimed wood from the West Coast.

Is all of your furniture custom?

RA: Yes, most of my work is for custom orders, but I do find wood that is either a colour or shape that inspires me to make a particular piece of furniture from it.

What do you love most about your work?

RA: I love creating a piece from start to finish. Milling the wood is the best part, when you reveal the grain and the piece of wood decides what its meant to be.

What kind of clients or projects do you mainly deal with?

RA: Residential, mostly large dining tables and outdoor “picnic” tables.

What is your most popular request for a piece of furniture?

RA: I would have to say the live edge slab tables and coffee tables.

What’s the most interesting piece you’ve ever made, either for yourself, or a client?

RA: The 6ft round cedar burl table, I probably won’t come across a piece of wood like that again.

So, what’s next for you?

RA: Expanding my shop in Halfmoon Bay and increasing my wood stock for future projects!

Last but not least, tell us how people can reach you.

By email: ryanwater1@yahoo.com, cell: 604-351-0383, or stop by the farm at 9222 Sunshine Coast Highway.

Thanks Ryan!

If you’re looking for more options for custom furniture, give us a call! We can probably create something for you, or know a vendor who can.

A Custom Rug That Will Pull at Your Heart Strings

February 8, 2017/in Custom Home Furnishing /by Janis Behan

The custom rug in the photo above was a special request. This gentleman’s custom order was made based on a picture that was drawn for his wife by their daughter Lena.

Isn’t that just the sweetest? It’s such an original idea for a gift!

A High Quality Custom Rug from Pacific Rug Gallery in North Vancouver

This custom rug is completely hand made; it was custom woven by the weavers at the Pacific Rug Gallery. Only the finest of materials and very strong, quality knots are used to weave a rug like this.

The Pacific Rug Gallery has over 100 years of experience and knowledge in creating luxury Persian rugs. They have a great selection of luxurious hand-picked silk/wool master pieces, from traditional to tribal to contemporary modern. They have something for everyone, including offering custom rug design. They can take any design and weave it into a rug in as little as three month’s time.

This particular rug is 5 feet by 3 feet, and the price for a piece like this would be $950.00. If you’re interested in acquiring a custom rug like this of the same quality–a smaller, doormat size of 2 feet 6 inches x 3 feet 6 inches would go for around $500.00. These custom rugs can range in price based on the material you would like to use to weave your rug, and of course, the intricacy of the design.

Custom rug designs make excellent gifts, and can serve as a life-long keepsake for a loved one.

Get Your Own Custom Rug!

You can find Pacific Rug Design in North Vancouver at 1478 Marine Drive. Or feel free to contact us for more info. We couldn’t vouch for this company enough!

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4 Reasons to Buy Custom Furniture

September 29, 2016/in Jabot Interiors /by Janis Behan

You might think that custom furniture will cost you an arm and a leg, but that’s not always the case. A custom piece can transform a room into a piece of art, and create dinner conversation for years to come. Here are just a few reasons why you might want to think about shopping for custom furniture over store-bought.

1. The look and feel

When you think about your home and how you have designed and decorated it, do you really want the same table or lounge chair that everyone else has in their home? Or do you want something that you have put a lot of thought into, that flawlessly matches your space? Custom furniture means you know you’re getting excellent craftmanship and quality materials in your pieces.

2. It fits like a glove

Ordering a custom piece of furniture of your home means you can make it fit perfectly into your space like no other piece of furniture can. Have a small nook that would look great with a bookshelf, but can’t find the right piece? Not only do you get custom height, width, and depth with a bespoke piece, but you can also opt for a unique shape, or perhaps a chair with just the right amount of firmness for your back.

3. It doesn’t have to cost more

Many expensive retailers mark up their cost so that they can make money! Buying local means you can most likely save on shipping costs, and possibly even on the total cost of your piece. Furniture in general is not a cheap purchase, so why not spend your money well, on something that will last longer?

4. Your furniture will be unique and tell a story

Your furniture is yours and yours alone, and it says something about you. Whether it’s a custom combination of materials and fabric that can not be found anywhere else, or a unique design that no one has ever seen before, your furniture will be an extension of you, and often a conversation piece. If you want to be kinder to the environment, you can opt for reclaimed wood or other recycled materials. Or if you’re sentimental, you could even remake a piece of furniture using material taken from something else–like a dining table out of an old door, for example.

Looking for a unique piece to add to your home? Contact Jabot Interiors in West Vancouver. We’ll help your furniture dreams become reality.

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