About Us: The Styles We Love
We’ve been building furniture for 30 years, and some styles have proven they’re not going anywhere. And over the last 10 years, we’ve also seen a few fresh contenders start to rise. Styles that are gaining ground fast and showing signs they’re here to stay.
Here are the top five styles with real staying power, the top five just getting started.
The Lifers
These styles have never really left the shop floor. Not because they’re stuck in the past, but because they keep reinventing the present. Clients ask for them by name. Or they show us a photo and don’t even realize they’re asking for a 1940s design. That’s how deep these roots go.
Mid-Century Modern
Born in the ashes of war, raised on optimism. Clean lines, tapered legs, and practical beauty with just enough swagger to feel timeless.
Domestic Wood Options: White oak, walnut, maple—often with a clear finish to show off the grain.
Defining trait: Asymmetrical balance, functional simplicity, and legs that look like they’re ready to take off mid-century rocket style.
Scandinavian
Soft woods. Soft light. A vibe that whispers “peace” instead of shouting “design.” It’s cozy, restrained, and relentlessly calming.
Woods: Ash, birch, white oak—usually left pale or soaped for a natural matte feel.
Defining trait: Light tones and open space. It’s all about breathing room, clean silhouettes, and visual calm.
Traditional
Think European antiques, carved wood, and classic proportions. These pieces look like they belong in rooms that smell like leather-bound books and wood polish.
Woods: Cherry, maple, walnut, pine (often stained rich and dark).
Defining trait: Ornate details and a sense of permanence. Nothing is rushed here.
Arts & Crafts
Every joint matters. Every board is chosen on purpose. No frills—just honest, handcrafted beauty. The blueprint for slow design.
Woods: White oak, ash, or quartersawn oak if we’re going full period-accurate.
Defining trait: Exposed joinery and visible craftsmanship. It’s about how it’s made as much as how it looks.
Shaker
Pure function. Zero ego. The quiet elegance of simplicity. It’s been around since the 1700s, and we’re still building it.
Woods: Maple, cherry, or white pine—often with a natural oil finish.
Defining trait: Symmetry, utility, and not a single unnecessary flourish. Every piece feels like it was made by someone who meditates.
The Headliners
But every era has its darlings. Styles that explode onto the scene, flooding Pinterest boards and showroom floors overnight. Some fade. But a few? They dig in. They evolve. And we start seeing the same requests again and again—this time, with new materials, new moods, and new intentions.
Japandi
Minimalism with a soul. A marriage of Japanese serenity and Scandinavian simplicity. It doesn’t just look good—it feels good.
Woods: Ash, maple, or white oak—smooth, pale, and clean.
Defining trait: Low profiles, natural textures, and a strict “no visual clutter” policy.
European Farmhouse
Georgian lines meet French cottage charm. Antique finishes, soft curves, and a sense of ease that whispers “old world,” not “old-fashioned.”
Woods: White oak, maple, or elm with a muted or limewashed finish.
Defining trait: Patina, curves, and that subtle elegance that makes it look like it’s been in your family for generations—even if it was built last month.
Bouclé & Curvy Modern
Like sitting on a cloud with good taste. Upholstery has gone plush, and curves are everywhere. It’s softness as a statement.
Woods: Often concealed, but when they show—maple or ash frames, soft stains, light tones.
Defining trait: Rounded forms, tactile fabric, and the sense that your furniture might give you a hug.
Contemporary Minimalist
This isn’t your cold, empty showroom minimalism. This is lived-in elegance. Edited, intentional, and full of breathing room.
Woods: White oak, ash, or even birch—clean grains and matte finishes reign.
Defining trait: Precision. These pieces are architectural but not stiff. Design-led without shouting.
Postmodern Revival
A little weird. A little wonderful. This is where clients ask for something “fun” and end up with a neon accent cabinet shaped like a sculpture. And yes, we build it.
Woods: Maple or MDF with bold paint or lacquer—because subtlety is not the goal.
Defining trait: Color, shape, and attitude. It’s a wink, a nudge, and a design joke told in furniture.