Wildwood insights

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...

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...

What are the "Dos" when it comes to purchasing custom made furniture? The furniture you select for each room should not only reflect your personal style and your family’s vibe, but most importantly it needs to fill the brief; i.e. Is it actually practical?  Does it do what you need it to do? Is it worth your hard-earned dollars? If...

Here comes 2021.  Are we ready?  Who knows!  What we do know here at Wildwood Designs is, we’ve already begun preparing for new projects and collaborations and we’ll start at a running pace when everyone returns from their much-deserved R&R. After the initial road humps and wipe-outs that became the norm of 2020 for all of us; Wildwood had to...

The statement piece will draw your eye and hold your attention being the focal point of the space.  Having an interesting point of interest in your room is as simple as selecting a unique item of furniture.  Another tip to remember is, not having too many points of interest, otherwise, it all gets lost and nothing is appreciated.  In essence...

With more of us working from home than ever before and quite probably for the foreseeable future, it’s appropriate, I guess, to look at the humble desk… Desk; noun A piece of furniture with a flat or sloping table-style surface; where one can read, write or work; “he sat at the desk reading” A counter in a hotel, bank or...

Despite the name, which comes from the appearance of the base of the tree after a bushfire, Blackbutt is a light timber.  The tones range from golden yellow to (very) pale brown, sometimes pinkish. It’s a strong and durable timber suitable for a range of interior and exterior applications.  Used in structural work; framing, decking, flooring etc…  This amazing timber...

We’d like to introduce you to Oscar…  “Oscar meet the people; People this is Oscar” Oscar began life as a custom furniture piece.  We loved his look so much, we thought he'd appreciate being available to a wider audience. As you can see Oscar is a handsome young thing, a new addition to our ever-widening family of quality hardwood bedroom...

Ok.  You’ve researched. You’ve stewed. You’ve discussed. You’ve saved. You’re ready to make the purchase.  But, is this piece worth what you’re outlaying or may have to outlay (coz, you’re going to have to replace it) if it’s not worth all those pennies you’ve saved? Is the piece you’ve set your little heart on, a quality piece of furniture? That...

The Phoenix Hall table (sofa table/entrance table) has been part of our collection here at Wildwood for about six months now, so an introduction is well over due, therefore, before any more time gets away from us, we’d like to introduce to you The Phoenix Hall Table…    (Red Gum Raw Edge) As with all our creations, the Phoenix Hall...

When you’re putting a room together, after you’ve selected your statement pieces; i.e. The stunning buffet or that beautiful dining table or even that elegant bed, there are other items to consider which will make the space truly unique and unmistakably your own. Decorate, accessorise, style; whatever term you choose, the next step in ‘putting a room together’ is having both...

Some of our favourite memories in life are played out around the dining table.  It’s an essential piece of furniture, probably one of the most important pieces you’ll buy for your home.  This is where we gather with our friends and family to share life… A meal, a drink, laughter and stories.  If you choose well a dining table can...

Happy memories are often formed around the dining table.  Whether it’s a large family gathering, an intimate dinner or playing card games with friends over a glass of wine. This makes it one of the most important rooms in the home. Whether selecting the piece or creating a custom furniture piece, the "right" table for your dining room will help...

Let’s begin by acknowledging, that a bedside table is essential for a properly functioning bedroom.  Generally speaking, we need bedside tables for storage and/or adornment to complement your aesthetic style. This is one of the reasons Wildwood Designs have several collections in our custom furniture range to choose from. We take pride in enabling you to have, not only a functioning piece...

Having created pieces with us a few years ago, this client returned when she needed to update the look and refurnish a couple of rooms in their home. Together we’ve designed and built some stunning custom furniture pieces, a few we’ve shown here for you but a couple we’ve let her keep all to herself. The bed       ...

Here at Wildwood Designs we’re proud of our work from imagining to creating to delivering your custom furniture piece.  Whether it be a buffet, dining table, bed, entertainment unit or mirror, we take pride in what we do and how we do it. To see some of our custom pieces, please click here. So, we thought it might be interesting...

I was going to do something just on beds, and given our range of lux bedroom furniture, it wouldn’t be difficult.  But I thought I’d add a little snippet on that oh, so elusive activity we all crave more of… Sleeeeeep! After doing a little research (I do mean a little), I’ve discovered, sleep is a very interesting subject. Cycles,...