What actually drives the price of custom furniture, materials, labour, complexity and who you buy from.
When you receive a quote for a made-to-measure piece, it helps to understand what actually drives the number. Custom furniture is not priced by a formula on a showroom tag; it is the sum of real inputs. Knowing them lets you judge value, compare fairly, and decide where to invest.
The real drivers of a custom price
Materials: the species and grade of wood, the fabric or leather, the hardware and foam. Labour: the hours of skilled work in joinery, upholstery and finishing. Complexity: the design, the joinery method, the level of detail. Size: more material and more work. And crucially, who you buy from, a direct commission carries no reseller margin.
Value, not just price
The honest way to compare is not the sticker but the cost per year of use and what each input buys you in durability. Commissioning directly, you pay for materials and craftsmanship rather than markup, and you can choose where to invest and where to keep it simple. From our workroom to your home, with no middleman.
Frequently asked questions
What determines the price of custom furniture?
Materials (wood species and grade, fabric, hardware, foam), labour hours in joinery and upholstery, design complexity and size, plus who you buy from. A direct commission carries no reseller margin.
Why do two custom quotes differ so much?
Usually the materials and construction behind them. A higher quote often buys better wood, stronger joinery and better foams, which is why comparing by cost per year of use is fairer than comparing sticker prices.
How can I control the cost of a custom piece?
Choose where to invest. We can specify premium materials where they matter and keep it simple elsewhere, so the budget goes into what you will feel and use most.
We explain every input and help you invest where it matters. From our workroom to your home, with no middleman.
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