My brother recently moved to the Triangle from the Chicago area and needed furniture for his new house. He especially wanted the living room area to look striking and his existing furniture just didn't work. I suggested that the check out Hill Country Woodworks and consider some custom pieces. My wife and I had bought pieces from them some 30 years ago that we still enjoy.
My brother had already looked at the usual places -- along Glenwood Ave in Raleigh and at outlets like Rooms to Go. Some stuff looked nice but didn't seem very well made. Good quality pieces made from solid woods were notably absent. So, he agreed to check out Hill Country.
The floor plan of his house is tricky and he wasn't sure that standard size pieces, like a sofa and coffee table would work. So custom options were appealing.
Mark at Hill Country came to my brother's place and took photos of the room and used them to make up a digital image of how various pieces would look in his room. This was extremely helpful, as were Mark's suggestions for pieces.
My brother decided on two love seats with accompanying coffee tables that would be placed at angles with a trapezoidal end table between them. Mark used a CAD/CAM program to show how the pieces would look in the room (all to scale).
My brother also wanted a long table for against a wall and wanted it to be a focal point. Mark showed us a gorgeous piece of curly maple with a natural edge that he thought would be really striking for the table. He also suggested that custom cabinetry could be added to the design to provide storage space for wine, etc. He worked up several variations of the design on the computer to help with visualization.
This week, all of the tables arrived -- ahead of schedule. They're absolutely beautiful as well as highly functional. The love seats are waiting for the seamstress to complete the cushions but should arrive soon.
Even without the seating, the room has been transformed. The long table is exquisite and is the room's defining feature. The wood (maple and walnut) are exquisite and the finish and craftsmanship are absolutely perfect.
The entire process was a joy, with helpful suggestions when ever needed. These craftspeople take great pride in their work. The service and final product are impeccable.
If you are looking for really fine, heirloom-quality wooden furniture with contemporary styling cues, we strongly recommend Hill Country. The whole process was a pleasure and the furniture will be a source of pleasure for...
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