Custom Furniture and Architectural Details for Minimalist Spaces
I believe furniture should be an extension of the architecture itself. My approach focuses on natural materials, minimal waste, and pieces that truly fit your daily life.
This rustic bench combines a raw-edged wooden top with a sleek metal base. Designed for a farmhouse, it embodies my principle of using fewer, locally available materials to create sustainable and earthy furniture that connects with its natural surroundings.
This rustic bench combines a raw-edged wooden top with a sleek metal base. Designed for a farmhouse, it embodies my principle of using fewer, locally available materials to create sustainable and earthy furniture that connects with its natural surroundings.
A finished panel combining a modern, geometric grey surface with a triangular, handwoven cane insert. This piece, designed for a cabinet shutter, blends contemporary design with traditional, natural materials for a fresh, retro feel.
A finished panel combining a modern, geometric grey surface with a triangular, handwoven cane insert. This piece, designed for a cabinet shutter, blends contemporary design with traditional, natural materials for a fresh, retro feel.
The process of creating custom furniture involves many hands. Here, an artisan and I work together to perfectly fit a handwoven cane section into its frame, ensuring every detail is precise. This is a look into my collaborative design process.
The process of creating custom furniture involves many hands. Here, an artisan and I work together to perfectly fit a handwoven cane section into its frame, ensuring every detail is precise. This is a look into my collaborative design process.
A close-up view of the delicate work required for cane weaving details. The texture and warmth of the natural cane provide a beautiful contrast against the smooth, solid surface, showcasing my love for combining different materials.
A close-up view of the delicate work required for cane weaving details. The texture and warmth of the natural cane provide a beautiful contrast against the smooth, solid surface, showcasing my love for combining different materials.
Even small details matter. This custom-designed wooden handle, created for a minimalist residential project, features a geometric, arrow-like shape. It is a small piece of functional sculpture that adds a unique touch to the cabinetry.
Even small details matter. This custom-designed wooden handle, created for a minimalist residential project, features a geometric, arrow-like shape. It is a small piece of functional sculpture that adds a unique touch to the cabinetry.
About Bespoke Furniture & Details
Before you order a piece, consider how it interacts with the rest of your room. When I design custom handles or cabinet shutters, I look at how you actually use the space daily. For instance, the cane-work panels you see here are designed to bring in texture without feeling cluttered, keeping the maintenance easy and the aesthetic timeless.
My approach to furniture design begins with the idea that every piece should be an extension of the architecture of your home. I focus on using locally sourced materials like solid teak, Acacia, and cane to build objects that are durable and visually quiet.
Take the geometric cane inserts on the cabinet shutters, for example. We use these to add depth and airflow, blending modern aesthetics with traditional weaving techniques. It is about balancing the grey surfaces with the warmth of natural textures. Whether you need a console table, a dining set, or simple hardware like custom-shaped wooden handles, the focus remains on minimal wastage and high functionality.
I work directly with skilled craftspeople to ensure the quality is consistent and the design is clean. If you are looking to move away from mass-produced decor and want furniture that reflects your specific space and daily needs, I can help you realize that vision.
Travis Designs
I see every piece of furniture as a small piece of architecture. My process is deeply collaborative, working with local artisans to shape wood, cane, and steel into objects that feel right in your home. I do not just build furniture, I build elements that make your space feel complete.
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