Shopping for furniture can be an exercise in frustration. It’s hard to find ones that can fit your home and your taste. You can spend lots of time and still get nowhere close. The obvious solution is to have a completely customized piece made for you. The problem is that this can be a bit pricey.

Have no fear, though, as Tandem Arbor Made to Order has made it easier and more affordable for the masses. The company operates from North Carolina where experienced craftsmen create each piece by hand to ensure excellent quality. Customers only need to specify the following:

Silhouette

First, they must pick a silhouette from the options presented. The site shows twelve different styles for people to choose from. They differ in their lines, thickness, curves, ground elevation, height, arm rest, and functionality. Some are fit for a modern home while others are more suited to a traditional one. Whether you like simplicity or lots of details, there will be something that should please you in the catalog.

Product

The next thing that needs to be chosen is the type of product to be made. While the silhouettes represent sofas, the company can also create other types of seating. The styles can be adapted to make a chair that matches the couch. These can then be used in the dining room, the study, the home office, or wherever they are needed. This would unify the look of all the furniture. Others in the list include chaise, daybed, ottoman, and bench. The ottoman can even double as the coffee table and serve as additional seating if there are many guests in the house.

Size

Customers will then be asked to choose their preferred size. The length goes from 5 feet to 10 feet in one foot increments. Measure the dimensions of your living room to figure out what would work best. Using an interior planning application is encouraged as you will be able to see the layout in both 2D and 3D, allowing you to judge the right dimensions before the pieces are made. You can change the size of the virtual seats and move them around until you get the look that you are after.

Upholstery

Lastly, they will ask for the preferences when it comes to upholstery. There are several types of colors on offer so just pick one that would work well with the walls and the other elements in the interiors. There are also several different types of fabric that can be used to cover the seats to provide unique textures. You can opt for vintage leather, raw linen, vintage velvet, chambray, chenille, herringbone weave, hopsack linen, and many more.