Forget about the cost for a moment and take a deep breath. We know, custom furniture may seem expensive at first glance. But trust us, it’s worth every penny. The reason being, custom furniture is created with you in mind – from the materials, size, and color to the intricate design and thoughtful craftsmanship.
And here’s the best part – once you experience the beauty and quality of custom furniture, you’ll never want to go back to cookie-cutter, mass-produced pieces. So, don’t let the initial sticker shock scare you. Discover the true value of custom furniture today!
Why Is Custom-Made Furniture So Expensive? - Cost - Time - Personalization - Quality - Conslusion
Cost
The first thing is about price. As an example of a dining table below, the custom price is Rp 28.850.000 (USD 2,012) Why so much? The price of the piece has a lot of moving parts. For starters, we use solid hardwood in the construction of our pieces. No particle board, plywood, or MDF; it’s the real stuff. The reality here is that real wood costs more at a material level than the alternative. Solid wood has strength, beauty, and character that can’t be found in other veneered MDF mass-produced pieces. There is no substitute for real wood.
Custom-made Suar wood dining table glossy finish
There’s no denying that custom-made furniture is more expensive than store-bought pieces. After all, you have to factor in all of the personalization that goes into custom furniture design, as well as the attentive customer service you will receive. This can all add up to quite a decent sum, making store-bought furniture significantly cheaper. Especially for ready-stock items, Kaliuda Gallery has a special promo this month which you can check here.
Time
Due to the inherent personalization of custom-made furniture, it takes longer to create than store-bought items, which are usually available all the time. Even when buying furniture from local craftsmen, their distinctive designs will be produced much faster than custom ones, as they do not require long adjustments. Shopping for furniture online in Bali is also generally more time-saving than going to a shop, allowing you to select your favorite item with the click of a button and have it delivered within a week. Usually, making custom furniture at Kaliuda Gallery takes about 6-8 weeks, depending on the number and complexity of the designs. If you are in a hurry to receive furniture, a store-bought item is sure to be the fastest.
Personalization
Not only can you choose from thousands of materials when you have your furniture custom-made, but you can also follow the process from beginning to end. Good designers will take your needs into consideration when suggesting design options, looking at the size of the room you wish to furnish, its humidity and conditions, and the overall aesthetic of your home. This results in a piece of furniture that is the perfect size and color for your house and proves resistant to a particular kind of wear and tear. Many designers of store-bought furniture will take your needs into consideration when recommending pieces for your home, and numerous stores have personal shopping services for customers, but they won’t be able to change the furniture itself.
Custom-made furniture at Private Residence Project, Singapore – Kaliuda Gallery Bali
The biggest decision you have to make as a homeowner is how to furnish your home. There are countless brands and furniture suppliers out there, many of them local and sustainable. However, there is another option as well: you can have your furniture custom-made.
Quality
If you opt for an experienced designer, you are sure to hit the jackpot when you go the custom-made route. This is because the designer will take every idea into consideration, including your personal choice of material and finish. While many furniture designers craft high-quality pieces that you can find in Bali furniture stores, you will get to pick out your favorite wood for your custom-made furniture, ensuring a hardy and long-lasting item. Additionally, the process of making furniture from scratch allows you to keep an eye on the origins of the materials to make the production as sustainable as possible.
However, you will have to trust that your designer of choice has the knowledge and experience to craft something that lives up to your expectations. While store-bought items come with rigorous product testing and appropriate warranties, custom-made pieces have to speak for themselves. If you pick a designer who goes along with a bad idea or makes inexperienced suggestions, you might end up splurging on a short-lived piece. To ensure a high-quality result, check your designer’s portfolio thoroughly before booking a custom design.
Conclusion
Store-bought and custom-made furniture items both have their advantages. While store-bought furniture is more apt for those seeking affordability, speed, and convenience; custom-made furniture offers the benefits of personalization, long-lasting quality, and sustainability. Now that you are armed with all of the information you need, it’s ultimately up to you to choose which option fulfills your personal needs.
As furniture & home decor suppliers and manufacturers, we are in a position to assist in the design and production of the highest quality teak furniture to meet the exacting needs of our clients. Please let us know if you have a requirement for an item not shown on our website or would prefer to specify alternative dimensions to those shown.
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