The Timber Whisperer's Blog

Custom built Spare Room

September 8, 2017
by Matthew
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A Spare room your guests would not want to leave,
This room was designed in a way to create an easy feeling, by the way off using natural timber. The board is cut on a slight angle to give it a flowing look, and is made from solid American Oak. The upholstery insert in a supportive soft foam so you can rest against it with or without pillows.
The bedsides tables are a floating single drawer bedside, made from French Walnut.
The wardrobe doors, are an added feature to the room, featuring a crown cut Oak with black knobs.

 

Master Bedroom with elegance and style

September 8, 2017
by Matthew
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This master bedroom brings functionality and elegance into one.  The feature wall separates the bedroom and ensuite and is made from spotted gum, creating an art piece in itself from the different shapes and shades of timber. The random use of grain gives a unique and spacious feel to the room.

The Art Deco dresser sits alongside the feature wall and adds elegance in every turn, the flowing curves are created out off solid timber, the sides have the Japanese rising sun made out off solid PNG Ebony, the drawers are also random designs with the base as a flowing curve. The timbers used in this piece include: Solid Qld Walnut, Solid South African, Bilinga, PNG Ebony, American Oak, with the handles in solid French Walnut.  The internals of the dresser are all American Oak.

The Headboard is custom made to fix around the small nib recess. It is also 70mm in thickness, with two forms off soft foam, so you rest your head and read comfortably in bed.

The Ensuite area is on the other side off the feature wall and opens to a wardrobe. Wanting a more high functional and industrial look, greys, black and stone colours were used. The doors are all push to open, the internals are all American Oak, to keep the flow of the timber.
The Vanity  basin is made from a bamboo with a slim line top, the grain flowing from the doors over the top section, the basin is of natural stone. The towel compartments are a black laminate to compliment the mixture of light grey tiles on the floor
All the features of this master bedroom and ensuite were  designed by Matthew, the owner of Finer Finishers.

Wall Unit to complete the Living Room

September 6, 2017
by Matthew
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Perfect fit to complete the livingroom. Our clients were wanting a tv/storage/bookshelf display unit in their main living space, they knew exactly what they wanted and we were able to provide a stunning piece of furniture that met all their needs.

We want to soften the unit, so we added a 5 Meter solid Iron Bark Timber top, (in one section, no joins).  The natural timber added to the colours of the space. A twist of colour was added to compliment the sofas and furnishings and a two pack Satin finish in a shade of blue beautifully completed the unit.

The top doors are all ‘push to open’, the side units and a mix of display with and without glass doors. The lower section all houses drawers and equipment DVD, Foxtel etc.

This unit adds value to the home and quality of lifestyle for the owners and their children. Our clients are very happy with the finished project.

Clients words:  “I was really impressed by the standard of workmanship of the Finer Finshers’ team.  I roughly designed what I wanted and Matthew suggested some enhancements.  The end product exceeded my expectations and we have to say that the wall unit with bookcases has really finished off our downstairs open plan area.  It has really brought it to a new level.  I couldn’t be happier.  Matthew’s team were very approachable and professional and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them.  For the quality of product and the impact it has made on our home, it has been more than worth the investment.”

Circular Velvet Sofa

March 28, 2017
by Matthew
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This custom piece was ordered by Highgate House for one of their clients and both are extremely happy with the end result. The client is overjoyed and the piece has become a ‘WOW’ talking point for their new home.

This custom booth is five metres in diameter, made in royal blue velvet with over 150 buttons. The frame is made from 25mm ply and the seats have three layers of foam, to give ultimate comfort.  The curved back is made in one complete section, no joins were used.

This piece has given the home not just a place to relax, be comfortable and enjoy the company of others but it has given the home a unique special feel and richness to the space.

 

 

Stunning American Oak Dining Table

May 30, 2016
by Matthew
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A large family with 5 teenagers needed a dining table that was individual and bespoke that would create a meeting place and warm environment for family meals. The table was built from solid American Oak timber and a custom stain was used to create a warm inviting environment to blend the kitchen space into the living area, designed by Gary Hamer. The client requested the table to appear to float, to allow more chairs to be placed and this was achieved by using an angled recessed frame. To give more interest to the tabletop it was designed to have cross section strips of timber along the edges and in the middle of the table.

Gary Hamer Interior Design and Finer Finishers worked together to create this beautiful piece.

Many long lunches and late summer dinners are now spent around this bespoke table that will stay in the family for generations.

 

 

Wall Unit Renovation Qlder

March 11, 2016
by Matthew
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After the outstanding restoration job they did of an old mantle we decided
to ask the Finer Finishers team to custom build a piece of furniture for our
cottage. The result was a beautiful and functional custom built wall unit
for our cottage. Their meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail has
ensured that the wall unit integrates well into the space.

Custom Built Round Dining Table

December 22, 2015
by Matthew
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This table is based on a 1960 design and feel. The base is a flowing design giving the pedestal a nice feel and shape too. The top is 1800mm in diameter with a taped edge design. The stain has a drift wood tone and is open and the finish is a hard wearing surface offering durability and stability adding a uniqueness to the dining setting.

 

Sofitel Luxury Hotel appreciates comfort for their customers

December 2, 2015
by Matthew
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We have recently delivered the new tables and chairs to the Sofitel club Lounge on Level 30
Banquet seating was also installed, adding new spaces of comfort and privacy to the lounge.

The Sofitel wanted 15 dining room tables and 30 new leather chairs and we had very limited space to work within, so we designed a table that was large enough to still be able to fit 4 people comfortably while still keeping the table strong but also light enough to move around.

The chairs are made from an extremely soft leather and are very comfortable and fitting for a luxury environment.

 

 

Custom Built Solid Oak Table

August 31, 2015
by Matthew
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This table will serve many long lunches and many memorable dinners. Made from Solid Oak and 4 metres long this table is built to last. A local interior designer asked us to construct it for a client, and the client was over the moon with the outcome. They are so excited to have this piece to bring their family together.

Table design: Gary Hamer Designs

 

A Media Room with Charm

August 24, 2015
by Matthew
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We were asked to create a media room that offered charm and warmth to a stylish apartment. The room needed to be comfortable and inviting to sit in to read a book or to watch a movie. We went with a new age veneer finished with a clear finish. The panels were installed as to not show any fixings and we worked with two coloured paneling to create space for the artwork in amongst the media hardware. The final product produced the effect of a media room with contemporary yet classic style.

Experience and meticulous craftsmanship combined to give an exceptional result for the wall and ceiling paneling. An added bonus was the efficient and smooth, hassle-free installation of the work. Highly recommended.

 Andrew Clouston