The Edmonton's Choice Table
Edmonton’ Choice Table. You vote weekly to decide on our next custom furniture build. What would you like to see?
We love Edmonton and all the support we have had over the past 3 and a half years we have been in business, we wanted to really connect with the community around us.
So….. drumroll please….
We are spending the next few months working with YOU and hearing YOUR input on our next build. We will be creating a table based off the decisions of votes on our Facebook page and then showcasing the table at the Edmonton Fall Home Show October 18-20.
Each week on Wednesday we will be asking you about what you would like to see the table be. There will be two choices to choose from each week to determine the direction we take with the custom table.
After all the choices have been determined we will start the build and unveil it during the summer!
Want to know what the table looks like before we announce it to the public? Sign up for our newsletter for the insider updates and first look!
7 Gorgeous Holiday Mantel Inspirations
7 Holiday Mantel inspirations. Custom decorating your holiday mantel for the season!
People are starting to decorate for the holidays (actually we have already here in our household!)
One of our favourite holiday statement decor spots is the fireplace mantel. A place to go a little on the grand side!
These are some of our favourite mantels we’ve seen on Pinterest.
We love the statement piece with the reindeer outline and the simplicity of it all.
The stars pop against the greenery in this one……
The Kim Six Fix did a wonderful job on making this mantel feel comforting and festive.
Clean and crisp!
Design Improvised did a great job creating a white wonderland with twinkle lights and all.
This oozes classic style.
We will just leave this one here…….
Wood Bed Frame Inspiration
Custom woodworking to create bed frames and headboard of all shapes, sizes and colours. Low profile, princess bed and unique wall hanging beds!
The bedroom is well known to be the sanctuary of the home. The place you can come to at the end of your day to relax and unwind and sleep. We at Iron Hide believe the bedroom should be a beautiful space that you can enjoy.
We of course LOVE wood bed frames of all shapes and sizes. We have done some unique ones like these wall hanging beds for the Full House Lottery Home and a client’s teenage daughter….
Custom bed made for Full House Lottery
We have also done more rustic style like this one…..
But we are inspired by all wood frames. Personally we are designing our own low profile wood bed similar to these…
Looking to get your own custom bed made? Send us an email at IronHideWoodworks@gmail.com or you can fill out our QUOTE FORM
Custom Spring Organization Builds
If you are interested in getting a custom entryway bench or locker made, check out a couple of our custom builds from here in Edmonton
Custom Entryway benches perfect for Spring Organizing!
This time of year people are cleaning out their homes and updating home designs. We get a lot of people looking to update their home with new custom furniture.
Cleaning up or organizing a new space? Realizing you need specific storage that's functional and beautiful? This is the type of custom woodworking we do.
Here are a couple of entryway solutions to help stay organized:
Over 8 ft tall!
Side cubbies help with organizing seasonal wear.
Add a shoe closet
LOTS of storage here for a client with a loft and not so much for built ins.
Simple and elegant storage
Check out THIS GALLERY for more options!
Contact us for a quote or you can Check Out Our Facebook Page too.
Different Types Of Woods
If you are looking at getting a custom woodworking project done, check out this blog post about the different types of woods and what they projects they are good for. Contact Iron Hide Woodworks for your custom woodworking needs.
We often get asked about different types of woods and what they are good for. We thought we would create this simple guide to help choose the best wood for your custom project.
Hardwoods
These are the most common domestic hardwoods used. Hard woods are more durable and seasonally stable, meaning they are less likely to split, warp or crack due to changes in temperature and humidity.
Other species and exotics are available. Information and pricing are available upon requets.
White Oak
Light to medium brown in colour with a straight grain. Good for table tops, chests, desks, shelving. White Oak costs more due to it's colouring. Takes staining well.
Red Oak
Has a red undertone to it. Any staining colour done overtop will show a bit of the red. Has the same strength properties as white oak.
Maple
A white to off white cream colour. Maple is difficult to take dark stains, so is recommended for lighter colours or natural. Sometimes can have a red or golden hue. Grain shows as generally straight and may have a wavy pattern. Maple is great for all projects.
Walnut
Lighter pale to dark chocolate brown colouring with a moderate natural lustre. Walnut is not to be stained. Grain is straight but can be irregular. Due to it's natural beauty and quality walnut is generally one of the most expensive woods. Great for all projects.
Ash
A light to medium brown colour that stains well with most colours. The grain is similar to oak. Ash is good for all projects.
Birch
A light beige to medium brown colour that stains very well. Grain is straight and tight. Birch is good for all projects.
Softwoods
Soft woods are more economical when building pieces. They are good for "rustic" applications and a good option for using as table bases for hardwood tops to save budget wise.
Pine
White to light brown colouring with small to medium knots. Pine stains well to colour choices. Pine is good for construction of pieces and support for hardwood table tops. Pine is the most budget friendly and used well for rustic pieces.
Western Red Cedar
Pale white to deep red in colour. Cedar is known for it's aromatic smell and it's rot resistance, making is great for outdoor furniture. Cedar is a softer wood that tends to dent easier and is better used for smaller pieces in indoor applications. Cost is less expensive than hardwoods and more than pine.
Douglas Fir
Colour of fir can vary depending on age and location, typically a light brown with a hue of red or yellow. Fir has a straight, slightly wavy grain and stains well. Fir is more climate stable and stronger than pine. It's good for structural pieces such as table bases. Cost is less expensive than hardwoods and more than pine.
Have a special project or unique custom furniture piece you are looking to have made? Request a quote.
Welcome
Welcome to the new Iron Hide website. We look forward to working with you on your custom project.
Welcome to the new Iron Hide website. We look forward to working with you on your custom project.
About Me
My Name Is Brad
Since a young age, I've enjoyed building things with my hands. growing up around knife and sheath making, then about 6 years ago started own knife building myself. Working with metal, wood and leather, eventually grew into a larger scale and building furniture.
My promise
I’ll only work with the best materials available. I never compromise quality for time and give my clients realistic schedules that accommodate their lives. I hope to help people make educated decisions about the type of materials we work with on a project.
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