I work directly with you, the client, in establishing your needs. Along with small tables,
         and larger cabinets, my primary specialty is display cabinets with matching stands. 
         These cabinets are designed to showcase your prized collection or individual small art 
         pieces. Once you have decided which type of display cabinet to be the medium for your 
         collection, I work with you to develop the optimum sizing , interior layout, and select 
         the woods to be used. There are models in our gallery to base your cabinet design on, 
         or you may simply select a previous design. This design process is included in our price. 
         This also serves to ensure you are truly commissioning a one of a kind piece of furniture.

          Our price is composed of material costs and handcrafting time for the piece. Most, if not
         all pieces are handcrafted over a 7-8 week period which allows for initial design work. The
         finishing process is over a period of days. The commission stage involves creating a proposal
         after having determined what effect or purpose you are trying to accomplish with the piece.
         A proposal is then drafted, and if you accept, I proceed with a few sketches of the piece.
         Upon acceptance of a sketch and drawing, a deposit is paid, with the balance due upon
         completion. Progress photos are available if desired. The result, exactly what you wanted!         

         I work on one piece at a time to be able to focus on the quality of the piece. Woods
         used in the construction of the piece are carefully selected and oriented to accentuate
         grain patterns. I strive to create harmony in the woods used in the furniture piece.
         Door panels are book-matched whenever possible to provide a striking, dramatic look
         to the cabinet facade. Small inlay can be added to enhance the piece.

          Designs which involve more complexity than normal also involve more handcrafting time.
         This will be built-in to the price. I take pride in every piece of furniture that leaves our
         studio and make the effort to ensure it is received correctly and I provide follow-up.

                                                          Refined Edge Design 
                                                                                    Ottawa Ontario ON K0A 2P0 CANADA
                                                                  Phone: (613) 821-5160   E-mail: norman@refinededge.com