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Flights of Fancy...

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As designers we love inspiration.  We love imagination.  We love things that are far flung from the realms of everyday life. Here are a few that have captured us lately...

The Astro Turf Chair The Asto Turf Chair - yes this chair has been covered with extreme precision with astro turf.  A definite statement.

 

 

Furniture made from a bale of hayMaybe not as comfortable as a regular chair but this lounge actually made from a bale of hay is certainly displaying individuality.

 

Perspex chair

Perspex chairs, a talking point definitely but their durability maybe in question...

 

 

Wow Not sure if this is real or an incredible illusion but what a striking visual impact this table makes.  the colour has a lot to do with the punch it makes.

 

We have had lots of fun acquiring these images.  If you have any pictures you would like to share with us we would love to hear from you ; email;  enquiries@bywaterdesign.com.au

 

Images; 1, 2 and 3 sourced from;  DesignMilk

Image 4;  Visual ID

 

 

 

 

 

 

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>Corporate Designs...

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>Late last year, Bywater Design was approached by Bally Cara Retirement Village on the Redcliffe Peninsula to fit out their Corporate Guest area.The goal was to furnish the client receiving area with lounge chairs, coffee table and side cabinet.  After thorough consultation, we were able to design lounges with both comfort and style and incorporate  the clean lines of these chairs with the coffee table.

The whole fresh look is enhanced by the use of the cream coloured textured upholstery, highlighting the beautiful Jarrah timber used and the design structure of the chair. All pieces were finished with a 2pac  finish for appearance and longevity. For all corporate design enquiries please contact us at The Bywater Design Workshop

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>White for dramatic effect....

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>Our clients love all the options and choices that are available to them with our custom making service.

Timber selection - new or recycled, timber species preferences, as well as the design concepts that we encorporate into every furniture piece all make the journey of custom making a very exciting and rewarding for our clients (and for us at BywaterDesign as well !)

The decision and options also extend into the finish of the piece, lacquer, oil , wax, limewashing, distressed paint,  are all finishes that can really enhance both the furniture piece and the room that it is in.
Stunnng examples of how the right finish can enhance the decor can be seen below;

American White Ash - Limewashed

American Oak - distressed with Antique White USA .
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>Kitchen Grandeur...

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>Bywater Design are always happy to restore, makeover and completely re make kitchens.  The kitchen, probably the most hardworking, central point of the home deserves to be treated to some special attention now and again.
This inner city home is one of the latest new kitchens  that Bywater Design very proudly recently completed.

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>A Most Delicate Process...

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> Fine Furniture Restoration is a most intricate and complex process, involving detailed and fine work resulting in many hours  bringing  centuries old pieces of furniture back to their resplendent original (if not better) condition.
Our Friends at  Unique France  requested such a transition take place for a stunning
Transition Style Commode.

This precious piece circa Paris 1880 was in need of extensive restoration.. 

The detailed and complicated  marquetry was in desperate need of repair and the Commode was literally showing all of its 130 years age

The high calibre of antiques at Unique France  demanded nothing less than the following processes for Bywater Design to underake...

*Repair and reglue Veneers that were lifting .
*Replace veneers that were missing including inlays
*Repair broken joints and reglue
*Clean original polish
*Apply polish to new veneers and colour match

The professional restoration surpassed all expectations and returned this Transition Style Commode to its
original glory,   The Brèche d'Alepwith (The Marble Sarcolin  obtained from the quarry in the Pyrenees)  uses its brown and yellow composition to highlight and complement the richness of the marquetry and the inlays.
This commode now takes pride of place in its new home but for more splendid antiques of the 18th century and beyond , we invite you to peruse the impressive collection at
 Unique France .

Naturally, for all your restoration requirements please Contact the Team at Bywater Design for a complementary assessment of your furniture.

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>A place to lay your cup

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>Coffee Tables, a necessity in the modern world.  A place to lay  papers, keys, laptops, Ipads, bags,
magazines, papers, pizza boxes and strangely enough sometimes tea and coffee cups.
The Coffee table easily dates back to the 17th Century.
The first European Coffee tables were made in Britian during the Victorian Era.  Prior to that, drinks tables, tea tables were used to accomodate the high back settee that was used for lounging.
By 1780, the high back was replaced by low back sofas - hence the need for a lower placed table to
house the necessary beverages...

At Bywater Design , we love making Coffee Tables - designed to fit into the hub of the loungeroom, these
small but important items of furniture centre the room, highlighting larger pieces of furniture and enhance the
decor of the room. 

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>Sharing Our Craft.

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Over 6 years ago, due to the growing interest in our craft, we decided to establish
The Bywater Design School of Fine Woodworking.  Men and women, eager to learn traditional woodworking techniques  approached us about sharing our skills...

Flash forward to 2010 and we have had the pleasure of teaching men and women of all ages, occupations and areas of Brisbane, Sunshine and Gold Coast the fine art of Furniture Making.  We are proud to say many of our original students are still with us, creating their own beautiful works of art.
Our workshop is a busy hub on weeknights, where our enthusiastic students are given guidance, enthusiasm and personalised tuition on their varied and original projects.  Everyone works at their own pace, there is no deadlines, no stress, only a fun learning environmnent.
 Our classes are held on weeknights from 6 - 9pm, if you are interested in learning a new craft, creating your own furniture and generally having a really fun time please Get in contact with us.

BYWATER DESIGN SCHOOL OF FINE WOODWORKING STUDENT PIECES;...

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>Sweet Music and Crisp Vision.

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The Entertainment Unit is a most important furniture item in the house.  It houses all the TV, DVD, Blu Ray, Pay Tv units, and stereo components you need to bring sweet sounds and crisp vision into your home. 

Our  Custom Made Entertaiment Home Theatre Units are the ideal solution to capture all these components and house them in a neat, stylish and sophisticated area.

Once completed, taking the guess work out of installing your subwoofers, speakers, docks etc is the next step in maintaining a happy face and a sense of harmony in the home.

Electronic Interiors is the place to go.  With services including cabling, acoustic setting, lighting control and the ultimate in home automation; -  Electronic Interiors will ensure you  receive the ultimate music experience.
We have co partnered with Electronic Interiors on many a successful project and their professionalism and attention to detail is second to none.

Music is the cup of wine that fills the silence.
Robert Fripp

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Clients with Vision...

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At BywaterDesign, our work is as diverse and varied, as our clients. We love the unusual.

We thrive on a challenge.

When some dear clients approached us with an aim of transferring their kitchen and butler's pantry into its former and improved glorious self .

We were happy to oblige

Preparing the recycled timber

The finished product - with a beautifully restored table to complete the picture.
With thanks to Richard and Adrian, for their inspiration and vision.  So glad we could make it a reality.

>Coastal Ash Combinations.

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More Silver Ash Love...
Some lovely Coastal Clients requested Silver Ash for their furniture. What a stunning choice to promote the uniqueness of the designs and eccentuate that light coastal feel...
Silver Ash Display Cabinet
with Translucent Blue Doors.

Silver Ash lends itself to both modern and classic designs.
Silver Ash Chest of Drawers

To contrast well with the lightness of the blonde timber .
The Entrance Table was made from
American Cherry (prunus serotina)  and American Walnut (juglans nigra)~

By using contrasting timbers, our clients were able to achieve balance, depth and diversity
without compromising on their decor.

The Making of an Heirloom...

Our Northgate Workshop has had a busy April, restoring old treasures and creating new ones !! Bywater Design was approached by an enthusiastic client who wanted a hall table created with style, grace and that would have that certain wow factor.   The entrance table was to have a detailed inlay on the top to highlight and enhance the surrounding decor.  The timber chosen was Silver Ash (Flindersia bourjotiana) known for its rich blonde colour and durability in furniture construction.

After collaboration with the client, I was able to design a piece of timeless beauty.

>At Bywater Design, we love a good before and after... Restoration that is.  It never ceases to amaze us and our very happy clients, the wonderful results that we achieve through our restoration process...

Restoration ensures your old forgotten neglected treasures hiding in the back shed or gathering dust in the corner of the room are once again bought back to life for many years to come.  If you would like more information about our restoration service please Just Email us for further information.