Wildwood insights

Which 'finish' is best for my Custom Australian Hardwood Furniture piece? The finish you choose is dependant on your needs as well as your aesthetic. There are obviously numerous finishes with varied resistances and constraints.  The finish we're highlighting here is our 'Raw Look' which gives your piece an "unfinished" look; the timber has a natural raw look and feel even though it...

There is nothing quite like timber, crafted into a beautiful piece for the home, your home.  The beauty of Australian hardwoods’ can’t be overstated when fashioned into an item that lets the timber sing.  A luxurious sideboard, for example, reveals the warmth, strength and character of the living tree when skilfully shaped into the beautiful design custom made for your...

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...

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...

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...

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...

(Some) Other names: Mountain White gum, Woollybutt, Australian Oak, Mountain Ash, Whitetop Stringybark... Though Tasmanian Oak is a light timber, it can vary in colour from straw to reddish brown, it has exceptional staining qualities that allow it to be matched with other timbers and finishes. This timber planes, sands, glues and finishes beautifully and readily steams and bends which...

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...

Is there a difference? If you’ve been researching furniture styles, you’d be forgiven for concluding they’re the same, because, we often read and hear the words used interchangeably. In fact, they are two separate and distinct design styles.  Contemporary; what's popular currently, changing as trends change and incorporating a variety of styles. Modern; as a rule, characterises the design aesthetic from the...

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...

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...

To be clear ‘Wormy Chestnut’ is actually a collection of several Eucalypt species from Victoria. And as a result of years of fighting for survival; they endure flooding, drought, bush-fires, super strong winds, all of which stunt their growth, even beetle attacks; this particular timber produces characteristics that ensure that no two pieces are alike.  Features that are brought to...

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...