Wildwood insights

We all have a favourite memory (or two) with the backdrop of being gathered around the dining table with family or friends, maybe both.  Celebrations, card night, impromptu meal turned dinner party, summer evening grazing soiree.  Making ‘ye olde’ dinning table a key piece in any home. Custom made or selecting from one of our tried and tested collections. Here...

Ever wondered about the life your beautiful piece had before it made its home in your space?  It’s really quite a straight forward journey; though it can take a little time before it becomes your gorgeous item.  Why don’t we walk it through; from tree to when we begin working on it for you. Timber has always been a part...

There’s no need to relegate the humble mirror to just reflecting back your beautiful morning face!  I’ll be honest, I try not to look at that time of day… This versatile item is destined for SO much more. It can be used extensively throughout the home, even outdoors.  There isn’t another accessory adept at changing the feel of a room like the mirror. A...

Introduced to Australia in the early 1820s as an ornamental garden tree, Camphor Laurel is not a native hardwood; But who can blame it for wanting to stay and make Australia home?  And as result of its galavanting ways, it's found along most of the east coast. It can reach upwards of 25 metres and ranges in colour from honey yellow to...

The reclaimed hardwood timber used here at Wildwood Designs has been salvaged from old buildings, bridges and the like. Generally speaking the timber is native to Australia as non-natives weren't used in this type of construction.   When these timbers were originally harvested, way 'back in the day', they came from the bush not plantations. So, they have a LOT of character...

Ok.  You've purchased your gorgeous Australian hardwood furniture piece, it'll be delivered shortly. You know it's built to last, but you want to make sure to do all you can to ensure it continues to maintain it's beauty and character.  To keep your fine piece of furniture looking fine, you'll need to care for it, and fortunately because of the nature...

Food, books, cars, decor, home, furniture, vehicles, travel, hair... Everyone has their own style, maybe similar to you or me, but never the same. Each of us is unique with our own 'different' style.  Here at Wildwood Designs we're of the opinion that everyone wants their space to reflect who they are, whether we show that space off to the world or keep...

You've spent months doing your homework, researching, testing and questioning. It's time to finally bite the bullet and buy that beautiful Australian Hardwood custom piece. The dining table; the entertainment unit, those bookcases. But wait, have you thought ... Is this new item going to compliment? Match? Contrast with your deco? Do you prefer contemporary over traditional? Classic over modern? Are...

What is it?! They are technically different; In general terms, a chest of drawers is narrow and tall while the dresser is low and long.  Dressers generally have 5 or more drawers that are deeper and wider than a chest of drawers and are more likely to come with a mirror mounted.  They're more specific to bedroom storage, where a chest of...

It's that time of year, when we pause and take stock of the happenings of the last 12 months and think about the next 12; how we responded and how we hope to respond as we work through the year ahead.  If you're feeling a little disappointed or overwhelmed, give yourself a break - the last 12 months let alone 2 years,...

First of all, what is “New Traditional”? This style aesthetic wants the formal piece but focuses on comfort and is a more streamline look.  It has a more “lived in” and personal feel. The old "less is more". It allows you to appreciate the piece and the space, more defined and less fussy. New traditional also helps to mix different...

Here we go again...  It's the time of year when everything begins to speed up, and yet we seem to be standing still. SO much to do and so little time to do it.  A few chores can be held at arms length, but the majority have to be done NOW! Here at Wildwood Designs we have a solution to...

We'd like to show one of our recently installed custom pieces.  We're proud to say we have a VERY happy client... And to be honest we're quite chuffed ourselves! Wall to wall, floor to ceiling wall unit.  What do you think? STEP 1: The blank canvas.  It all begins here; you dream about what would work in "this" space.  A...

What size is the right size? It’s kinda important, after the food, of course.  This is where it all happens… breakfast, lunch, dinner. Brunch, homework or work from home… Card games, tea parties, dinner parties, parties, puzzles, sorting.  You name it, THIS is a multi-functional piece. The “perfect” size? It’s all relative; Is it a dedicated dining room? Eat in...

A wonderful benefit of 'made to measure' is your piece can be made to fit your exact requirements, structurally and spatially.  Every nook of your room can be utilised, functionally, aesthetically and if executed well, will occupy only the space it needs.  This can be particularly effective if you've got limited space. Most of us apartment dwellers have restricted floor area; which...

A custom furniture piece is an excellent solution for a small space or a hard to use area in your home.  It's difficult to find the perfect item; You need it be not only functional but so it doesn't encroach on other zones. What to do?  Have you considered a built-in? One of the (many) beautiful things about timber is that...

Good question huh? Every book-lovers dream is to have a 'Pride and Prejudice-esk' home library.  Where to begin?  Especially for those of us who don't have the room or, let's be honest, the books for that kind of awesomeness? Well, I guess the first thing to ask ourselves, "is it just a bookcase?".  Or will it have dual or multiple...

That's right! Reconnaissance!  Preliminary survey and report.  Now's the time to get your research sorted - locked inside our own 4 walls... better than STARING at 'said' 4 walls, right?! What are you looking for? Where will it live?  Who will use it? What type of finish do you want/like? Will it perform double duty? Will it be a wallflower? A...