Custom Furniture in Seattle: How Our Process Works
Short answer: you send us your ideas, measurements, sketches or CAD drawings; our designers work with you on a drawing and quote; we build the piece from hand-selected solid hardwood in our Kent, W...
Record Console vs. Bookcase vs. Cube Shelving
Short answer: a record console is best when you want your turntable and records in one place at a comfortable height. A bookcase or tower is best when you want the most records on the least floor s...
How to Choose Vinyl Record Storage Furniture
Short answer: start with how many records you own now and how many you expect to own in five years, then pick a piece that holds about a third more than that. Make sure the interior is at least 13 ...
Hardwoods vs. Softwoods: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters for Furniture
When people hear “hardwood” and “softwood,” it’s easy to assume one is strong and the other isn’t. In reality, the distinction has less to do with hardness and more to do with how the tree grows—an...
What Does “Responsibly Forested Wood” Actually Mean?
“Responsibly sourced.” It’s a phrase that gets used a lot. At Tomfoolery Wood Co., we try to keep it simpler than that. For us, responsibly forested wood means knowing where our material comes from...