When I first started my own business, money was tight.
I’d taken out a business loan and was struggling to keep up with the payments.
I gradually built the business and expanded. I hired employees and found new ways to streamline operations and draw in clients. I was finally able to move out of my one bedroom apartment and buy a house. My financial security allowed me to purchase a rather large waterfront home. I was really excited to move in and set up my living space. I then realized I had no idea of how to go about furnishing the home. I’d always settled for secondhand furniture. My couch once belonged to my grandmother and my recliner was purchased at a garage sale. My kitchen table and chairs were cast-offs from my mother and I didn’t even have a bedframe. I’d never bought curtains or throw pillows or artwork. After shopping at the local furniture stores and not finding anything that appealed to me, I contacted a custom furniture builder. The shop offers everything from window treatments to dressers, chairs, tables and bed frames. I was very relieved when a professional from the shop was willing to walk through the house and discuss plans and options. She was wonderfully insightful and creative. She had lots of ideas for colors, styles and furnishings. She helped me to determine a style to utilize throughout the home. Because every piece of furniture was handcrafted, everything came together beautifully. Every piece is sized perfectly to suit the space. Everything is not only attractive but comfortable. Plus, I’ve discovered that better quality of materials and workmanship result in more durable furniture. I can easily clean stains. There are no worries over needing to replace these pieces in the near future.
