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It cannot be denied that technology has completely taken over our lives. From 9 to 5 as well as your personal life, it’s likely that your days are filled with emails, texts, and lots of social networking. As such your home must have space that accommodates your need and desire for technology. And while a home office will certainly come in handy, doesn’t it make sense to be wired in the kitchen where you probably spend most of your time?

Having a dedicated nook in the kitchen to accommodate your tablet, laptop and charging station is a must for the entire family. Think about it: how many times have you had to transport your laptop into the kitchen? With a kitchen work area, you won’t have to worry about lugging all your tech gear from one room to the next. In fact, a dedicated work space in the kitchen can help out in more ways that you might think:

• You can keep an eye on the kids doing homework as you prepare dinner. Not to mention, you can also monitor the kids’ online behavior.
• If you have work to do, you won’t have to keep trekking from the office to the kitchen… you can have a work space that’s literally inches away!
• Speaking of work to do, a desk in the kitchen will ensure that you won’t burn dinner because you’re so wrapped up in the other room.

If you’re not sold on the idea of blending the kitchen with the office, we’re here to tell you that it can and will make a difference in your life. For details on how we can make your kitchen even more functional, contact us today!

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Usually identified by beachy accessories like sailboats and starfish, along with telltale navy blue nautical stripes, don’t forget that wood can imbue that coastal look you’re going for. The trick is to go for lighter, more weathered woods.

Wood finishes that are stressed, antiqued, and worn out with an obvious patina will best resemble the look and feel of treasures you might find on the shore. Lighter wood species  such as maple and birch are great for creating such looks although there are plenty of others that’ll do the trick as well.

Does your coastal home need a touch of wood to complete the look? Furniture by Dovetail would love to custom design a handcrafted piece or two just for you! You can easily contact one of our showrooms in Newton Lower Falls or Holden, but don’t forget that we also serve other areas including New York City and Greenwich, CT.

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Boy, have times changed. And those vintage storage boxes are no longer needed for those adventurous trips – unless that’s how you prefer to travel. Now, antique-style chests and trunks are making their way into homes for an added touch of old time flair.

Trunks can be incorporated pretty much anywhere in the modern home. From the foot of your bed to the center of your family room, chests and trunks serve multiple duties.

• Store thick blankets, quilts and comforters over the summer
• When placed in a common living area, entryway or bedroom, a chest’s surface can double as a table top to sit drinks, books or magazines.
• Tired keeping track of all those remote controls? Put them inside the trunk so that they whole family knows where they are.
• Design wise, chests and trunks make for great alternatives to the typical coffee table, night stand or end table.
• Need a creative way to divide two spaces? Line up two or more trunks to create a clear separation of spaces.
• Instead of opting for a plastic toy box that probably won’t last very long, a strong wood chest or trunk will hold up to your child’s toys.

Furniture by Dovetail’s handcrafted product line does include chests and trunks. For questions about scoring one for yourself, contact us at one of our showrooms in Holden or Newton Lower Falls.

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Whether it’s in the middle of the main living room or tucked away in his private man cave, every guy has to have that one seat in his home where he can sit back, relax and enjoy all that comes along with being a guy. But when a guy’s chair is old, tattered and simply worn out, it’s time for something new. Here are some tips for choosing a new and improved man chair:

1. It must be comfortable. Sure, this is a give in, but it still must be said. Chairs with high backs are ideal because they allow you to lean back with lots of support. A good cushion with strong upholstery can also make a man chair more comfortable to sit in.
2. It must have armrests. In order to fully relax in a chair, it must have armrests so that his long arms aren’t awkwardly dangling over the sides of the chair. Who can relax like that?
3. It must look like a man’s chair. Masculine with strong lines and few ornate details is what a man chair design should consist of.

Is it time for a new man chair? Furniture by Dovetail would love to custom design and handcraft the perfect chair just for you – or the man in your life, In fact, it’s a great idea just in time for Father’s Day!

What exactly do we mean by that?

• Sometimes, furniture fits into one of two categories: either functional or beautiful. At Furniture by Dovetail, our handcrafted pieces are both.
• We have thousands of pieces for you to choose from not only for your home, but for corporate offices and even schools.
• You can rest assured with your purchase, knowing that Furniture by Dovetail offers a lifetime warranty on all of our products.
• In an effort to provide our customers with the sustainable products they desire, we utilize wood from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) whenever possible. We also reuse and recycle materials that might otherwise be wasted.

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The Millennium Round Table works in any type of room. Placing it in the kitchen with a pair of chairs creates a cozy breakfast nook or study area. In a dining room with limited space, this round table comfortably fits four chairs with ample room to move. This table is also at home in a den or study as an added work surface or a place to showcase accent pieces like a vase of flowers or an art sculpture collection.

Clean, modern lines and durability define the Millennium Round Table. The table is available in a variety of woods including cherry, walnut or maple. As with all Furniture by Dovetail pieces, this table can be custom ordered to suit your interior design. Visit a Furniture by Dovetail showroom to view this table and more quality crafted wood furniture.

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You’re ready to decorate your new office and you need some furniture arrangement ideas. A sleek new credenza can easily become the focal point of the room. Credenzas have been produced since the 19th century and provide added function to an office space. They are typically long with flat tops and include cabinets and drawers for plenty of storage. While intricately styled in the past, Furniture by Dovetail brings the credenza into the modern age with straight and simple lines that don’t distract from the natural beauty of the piece.

Furniture by Dovetail offers credenzas in the Post & Panel and Vienna collection.
Our furniture is handcrafted, high-end, and of the highest quality.  The Vienna credenza gives you the option of drawers or doors for storage and features a style reminiscent of 1903 Vienna craftsmen but with a contemporary feel.  The Post & Panel credenza offers more storage options, including open shelves above the drawers, and comes in Cherry, Walnut, or Maple.  Of course we are always happy to provide custom work and can adjust your credenza to feature the storage, wood type, and size you need for your office.

How would you use a credenza in your office?  Share your thoughts in the comments or on our Facebook page.

Rendering of typical Senior office at the new Yale School of Management buildind

Typical Junior office rendering for Yale SOM outfitted by Dovetail

Furniture by Dovetail will build the furniture for faculty and staff offices at the new Evans Hall on the Yale campus in New Haven, CT.  The 242,000-square-foot Edward P. Evans Hall will be the new home of the Yale School of Management, opening in January 2014. Designed by Foster + Partners, chaired by Lord Norman Foster ARCH ’62, the building will take its place among the architectural landmarks that distinguish the Yale campus.  For a virtual tour, click here.

“It is an honor to be selected by the Yale School of Management for this momentous project,” says Jonas Geiger, President of Furniture by Dovetail.  “We are already hard at work and look forward to making a significant and long-lasting contribution to the Yale campus.”

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The collection blends common features of the Eastern aesthetic with contemporary style. Legs taper gently from the bottom to the top, while beveled edges and bowed lines suggest the architecture of Far Eastern temples and gardens.  The lines are subtle and modernized, making this collection a perfect fit for a contemporary home with a unique flair.

The New Eastern collection includes a bed, dressers, and a night table that are well-suited to any contemporary bedroom.  The media console works well in both a bedroom or a living room, and the versatile occasional tables, hall table, and chest can be used anywhere in the house.

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Pieces can always be custom ordered if you want them in a particular wood style or if you need them to be a certain size for your home design.  You can also check out the rest of the pieces in this

Contact us at 508-829-8947 for more information.

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Modern style interior design is about clean lines and uncluttered spaces. Form, function and organization prevail over chaos. If decorative accent pieces feel like constant dust-catching annoyances to you, then modern design is for you. Opening up the space of a room with modern design involves simplicity and minimalist pieces that serve a purpose. Utilizing handcrafted furniture in Boston with sleek, polished surfaces in your dining room creates an oasis of modern interior design.

Though modern design originally utilized mostly industrial materials, it has now evolved to include renewable resources like wood. A table, chairs and buffet or sideboard are pieces that define every dining room, but it’s how you incorporate your own modern tastes that creates a unique oasis.

A round wooden dining table ties into the neutral theme of modern design, as does lining it with chairs of a bold, dark finish. Leaving the table bare of decoration allows the room to breathe while a geometric rug on the floor or colorful modern artwork on the wall prevents the space from becoming stale.

Furniture by Dovetail artisans create handcrafted furniture in Boston that is both modern and contemporary. Contact us at 508-829-8947 for more information.