Hello. I'm Hamada, one of our staff members. After Santa's Christmas, the end of the year has come in a flash. Tomorrow is the big cleaning of the factory. We're going to have a year-end party hosted by the craftsmen, and we'll all be finishing up our work together. Thank you for all your hard work this year.
Interested in custom-made furniture?
Recently, I feel like I've been getting more inquiries about custom-made furniture . I myself worry that ordering furniture will be very expensive, and I worry about whether I can convey my image clearly. However, recently, I've been getting more opportunities and inquiries to feel free to consult with me, and I think that there are many people who want to enrich their time at home and spend it comfortably during the COVID-19 pandemic.
So, this time I would like to introduce the custom-made furniture that Nakayoshi Library has produced so far. I would also like to share the production process from consultation to consultation on the blog.
In the case of semi-custom
There are two main types of consultations regarding custom-made furniture.
The most common inquiries are about standard products (shelves, tables, etc.) . For example, "I want to make the shelves movable, is that possible?", "I want to add casters," "I want to change the height of the table," etc.
One of the products we have recently produced is based on the "My Bookshelf" . My Bookshelf can also store about 300 books, but we increased the height of the shelves and the overall size to accommodate children's picture books and manga. The customer was very happy with the large-capacity bookshelf that fits perfectly in the living room.
We also have some products based on the Cypress Dining Table , in which drawers that usually only have one side can be used from both sides. Made-to-order production allows us to order even minor changes to specifications. We are able to help our customers realize their ideas. Our customers have already seen our standard products in our catalogs and on our website, so there are no major misunderstandings. It makes us really happy when our customers are satisfied and say they're glad they ordered a custom-made product, and it's also a learning experience for the craftsmen who make the products and for our staff, as it gives them ideas for new product development.
We will try our best to accommodate any questions you may have, such as rounding corners or making special orders. Please feel free to contact us.
In case of full order
We sometimes receive requests from customers to create products from scratch. For requests such as "I want a table where children can stand and help in the kitchen," or "I want a storage shelf like this for the space under the stairs," our production staff will first listen to your story by email or phone. We will then draw a rough sketch and proceed with our proposal while you confirm your image. There is also a button on our website that allows you to make inquiries via chat . Using the chat function, you can immediately share photos, so you can also check the layout of the room as you proceed. When we receive requests from scratch, it is important to clearly share the image with the customer . After careful discussions and completion of the drawings, our craftsmen will begin production.
The delivery time is about one to one and a half months. We hope you look forward to receiving your item.
As a piece of furniture that will last a lifetime
The shelf I use as a kitchen counter at home was made by Nakayoshi Library and is over 30 years old.
Hinoki is originally a light and soft material, but it has become deeper and has changed to a much nicer color over the years. Unlike the deterioration of plastic, I think it's great that you can feel the depth and warmth that only natural materials can give it, and even old scratches, graffiti, and sticker marks give it a sense of character, which is the charm of natural wood .
The amount
The price of custom-made furniture varies depending on the size and content. Semi-custom requests such as adding more shelves, adding casters, or widening the width can often be done for around 10,000 yen on top of the product price. For full-custom orders, the price is determined by the number of boards used and the size. It may not be cheap, but we make our furniture using safe and reliable materials, as it is not disposable and will last a lifetime. Our production staff will be able to make good suggestions based on your budget, and we hope to create an enjoyable time until the product arrives.
Enjoy the changes over time and treasure it
We want to convey that furniture that is carefully handcrafted by craftsmen, whether made to order or not, can be used and treasured until the children become adults, and even by their grandchildren ... We get the pleasure of hearing from customers who use our products in this way, and seeing old table tops returned to the factory for maintenance, and we believe that this gives an opportunity to teach the children who will lead the future to treasure things, and that by using items made from natural materials and wooden products, we are also helping to protect the environment.
What's next
Nakayoshi Library is a specialty store of wooden toys and children's furniture , and this year marks its 36th year since its founding. For the past two years, we have also been focusing on custom-made furniture and playground equipment for nursery schools. We are working on various things to not only deliver the warmth of wooden products, but also to help people learn more about the durability of cypress wood as it ages , and the safety benefits of not causing allergies , so we hope you will look forward to it in the future.
* If you have any questions about your order, please feel free to contact us by phone, email or chat .
We look forward to your continued support next year.
Have a happy new year!
