At first glance, floating shelves seem like a simple design choice – a sleek, space-saving solution that fits...
We often think of shelves as purely functional – a place to keep our books, plants, or everyday essentials. But when...
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Every shelf in your home tells a story that goes beyond functionality. The books, ceramics, artwork, keepsakes, and...
Wood has been with us since the beginning – silent, steady, and endlessly adaptable. Long before we built cities of...
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When space is limited, every detail matters. From the size of your bed to the way you store your coffee mugs, living in a small apartment or compact house often means getting creative.
Walk through any furniture store and you’ll see hundreds of pieces that look like wood. Smooth, veneered surfaces. Perfect grain patterns. Lightweight, affordable, and easy to produce
We often think of shelves as simple, practical pieces of furniture. Flat surfaces meant to hold our books, candles, and favorite ceramic mugs. But take a step back, and you’ll see that wooden shelves do much more than support your things. They organize our homes, frame the objects we care about, and quietly shape the way we live in a space.
Installing wooden shelves may seem simple, but there are a few common mistakes that can easily turn the process into a frustrating experience. At Chill House, we handcraft solid wood shelves that are built to last.
Every unique piece of handmade furniture begins its life with the selection of the wood. This is a crucial step that lays the foundation for the entire process. Only high-quality, solid hardwoods are considered - species like oak, ash, or walnut, known for their beauty and strength.
Real wood is exactly what it sounds like. It comes from a real tree. There are no hidden layers or printed patterns. Every piece has its own look. You can see the grain. You can feel the texture. There might be knots, cracks, or little color changes. That’s all part of the charm.
Finding the perfect height for a shelf is one of those details that can quietly make or break the way a space works. A shelf that's too low can block furniture or feel awkward, while a shelf that's too high might be hard to reach or visually disconnected from the room.
Solid wood furniture isn’t just a design choice - it’s a long-term investment. It’s warm, unique, and built to last. But like anything natural, it needs a little bit of regular care to keep it looking its best. Whether you’ve just bought a rustic shelf, a
