A Touch Of Copper
Copper is the latest design trend to hit homes. We love the blend of copper and wood mixed together for statement pieces as small as the kitchen or as big as a custom dining table.
Copper finishes are the latest in home design trends and we can certainly get behind it. From faucets to table accents and lamps. Check out some of our favourite copper touches to home design we found on the internet.
Copper can be the main focus of the piece or a little touch for an accent like we did in our copper stitch walnut side table.
Copper is a more expensive material that is a bit more difficult to work with, so when sourcing pieces ensure they make the impact your are after and show them off!
Make sure to click on each picture to link to credit for the original poster/creator of the content.
4 Amazing Mid Century Modern Livingrooms
Mid century modern living room inspirations. Wood panelling to green couches, check out some design inspirations. Contact us to have your own design dream built.
Mid Century Modern furniture seems to be gaining popularity with it’s clean simple lines and the warm heart feelings it gives us as we remember days past. Possibly a favourite aunts comforting living room or where you grew up learning the guitar with your brother?
Whatever the reason for your love for the mid century modern design, we pulled together 10 of our favourite looks from across the internet.
First up is Kristen Wiig’s home on the HGTV website. The open comfortable space looks inviting and calm.
Lots of seating space in this cozy sun filled living room from Wild Honey. Check out all her amazing photos on Instagram
We stumbled across this fantastic modernized space on the Star Tribune’s blog. We kind of love wood panelling again.
This one is funk with the green couch but kept down to earth with the sleek and minimalism style. We found this one on InspiredDetail.com
Which is your favourite? Chat with us on Facebook to let us know.
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!
Tips For De-cluttering The Bedroom
Tips for de-cluttering your bedroom. Get rid of things you don’t need or don’t belong and organize with furniture and give each item a home.
Master bedroom design with Iron Hide Bed for the Full House Lottery
To be honest, our bedroom is one of the most neglected rooms in the home. We spend time tidying the main floor and pestering our kids to clean their own rooms, but our bedroom often ends up the dumping grounds. It’s where paperwork that never made it to the office goes, clean laundry waiting to be sorted and folded is and anything else we shove in there when company is coming over.
So aside from sharing our struggle we thought we would share a few tips on getting is organized again.
Get rid of unnecessary clothes
Socks without pairs? Underwear with holes? Clothes that no longer fit? Go through your drawers and closet to weed out the things you no longer use. You can consider donating it or one of my favourite things is hosting a clothing swap. Basically you get your friends together and you all bring clothes you no longer want. You take their old items, you take theirs and everyone wins.
Clear out things from underneath the bed
We have one cat that likes to steal socks and bring them under the bed. We often find a stash under there, along with toys from the kids playing and random things that have gotten kicked under. Take a few minutes to clean out from under the bed for a nice clear space.
A custom floating bed frame done for the Full House Lottery
Get rid of anything that doesn’t belong
Make a pile of everything that doesn’t belong in your bedroom, such as those kids toys, paperwork, junk from your bedside table, tea mugs or anything else lingering. Once you’ve gone through the whole room, put things in the places and wipe down the surfaces.
Create functional, yet beautiful storage solutions
Depending on the space you have there are many options for beautiful storage solutions. If everything has a place to go, it’s more likely to end up there. Most of the time things end of up chairs and exercise equipment, because it doesn’t really have a home. So have a home for everything and it’s more likely to end up there.
A custom wood bed made with drawers built in on either side. Great storage solution in a smaller bedroom.
Sleek barn doors to cover closet openings to keep a clean de-cluttered look in the bedroom.
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
Our 5 Favourite Holiday Dining Tables Decor
Gorgeous holiday dining table decor inspiration. We love the mix of rustic and modern with wood tables, greenery and special touches.
We love hosting Christmas at our house. The family gathering around and sharing cheer. In our family we often find ourselves at the dining table long after the meal, chatting over some wine or playing a game of cards.
We are so inspired by some of these Holiday Tables we found on Pinterest we just had to share the inspiration.
This first one is from Lauren McBride Blog. We love the rustic yet elegant feel with the wood charger plates and the greenery on across the length of the table.
This next one we love the candles ranging in different sizes and heights and the gorgeous overhanging napkins under the plates.
You can just feel the warmth and love in this spread from Proverbs 31 Girl Blog on her Christmas House Tour. The mix of the elegenat glasses and plates with the rustic box and placemats.
The pop of red and the sweet little wooden houses in this Holiday Dining table Spread is just so sweet and inviting.
Sometimes less is more and simple is the way to go. This slightly more minimalistic approach from Nordic Design and nature like table spread is gorgeous AND practical for those after dinner card games we like so much.
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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