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Make Your Home a Warm Refuge This Winter

Winter has a way of turning our homes into more than just places we pass through. As daylight grows shorter and temperatures drop, we spend more time indoors, seeking comfort, warmth, and a sense o...

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9 Dining Tables for Years of Holiday Joy

The holidays always remind us how special it is to slow down and really connect with the people we love. We gather around the table, sharing food, catching up, and just enjoying being together. Yet...

Cantilever Side Table made of solid wood

A Black Friday Special with T.Y. Fine Furniture

As we head into Thanksgiving week, it feels like the right moment to pause and appreciate the people who make our work meaningful. Every piece we create starts with the hope that it will find a hom...

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Why Mortise and Tenon Joints Last Generations

When you think of quality furniture, chances are you’re imagining a solid wood piece–a Hard Maple bed frame, a Mahogany desk, maybe a Cherry chest of drawers. The natural strength of hardwood gives...

walnut wood color combinations

7 Best Colors That Go with Walnut Furniture (2025 Design Guide)

Sitting as a finished piece in our workshop, walnut furniture is truly stunning. There's something undeniably special about it, with its dark color and beautiful grain pattern. But sometimes we won...

Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Furniture in a bright and airy room.

Give Your Bedroom That Mid-Century Modern Vibe, And Keep It Fresh

The Mid-Century Modern bedroom aesthetic sparks mixed feelings. Some adore it (like us). Some can't stand it. Many fall somewhere in between: they appreciate certain elements, but also want to avoi...