Cherry Media Cabinet
My clients approached me at a studio tour after seeing some of my works on display. They have been looking for a designer to come up with a solution to their music equipment storage needs. The husband is a music lover with music being a huge part of his life. His wife wanted something that covers up all of his equipment in an elegant and charming way. They came to me after being disappointed with other designers who couldn't think outside the box- literally. One of the first things they told me was that it should have some curves and it should fit in with the rest of their house with all the art they have collected from years of going on trips. The cabinet bows out in the middle creating a soft curve in the front. The solid wood doors follow that curve and have a slight concave surface. The concave curve is subtle enough that it's not immediately obvious what's going on. It's only after you walk around and see the light wrapping and bouncing off the surface that you notice something is going on. Upon closer investigation, you notice the curves outlined on the bottom of the cabinet like gentle waves.
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SYD is a custom furniture shop. We specialize in one of a kind, heirloom pieces with a strong emphasis on human craftsmanship and a sophisticated attention to detail. Our philosophy is that furniture made by hand has character and soul that can't compare with mass produced furniture.
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Betsy
For I have a desk that needs to be changed from 23 in. deep to 15 or 16 in. deep5.0The project that Shota of SYD completed for me was done as promised with a degree of expertise and attention to detail that exceeded my expectations. While this desk was not of the highest quality, it was perfect for the guest room in style but not size. Shota understood exactly what I wanted done and executed the re-size so expertly that one cannot see where a change was made. The fact that he treated this rather mundane (for the artisan he is) project with respect and craftsmanship speaks to his professionalism. I have no qualms about recommending SYD for any projects, and I will definitely be having Shota do further work for me.
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Alan and Kristin
For Johansen Table5.0Shota's a tremendous talent who has the unique ability to translate a thought or mood into a beautiful piece of furniture. We were especially impressed by the pre-design interview, where he asked a variety of questions about our likes and dislikes. He also visited our house to see the room where the table would sit, just to ensure what he designed fit with the overall aesthetic. After the visit, he presented us with some initial sketches, which he then refined based on our feedback. The final piece is stunning. It's perfectly executed, and is an immediate classic that will be passed from one generation to the next. In short, I have no doubt that someday someone will look in our dining room, gasp and ask us "is that an original Yamaguchi?!" He's that good.
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