Let’s face it, power outlets just aren’t that pretty. They’re an eye sore no matter how you slice it. Paint it, cover it with a decorative cover – they still stick out like a sore thumb. But they are essential, especially in today’s wired world. We need to charge our phones and tablets and in…
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In Depth Look – Reclaimed Finishes
It should come as no surprise but we love wood. Walnut, Maple, Oak – it doesn’t matter, we love it. We love how versatile it is and how beautiful it can be. We especially love when it comes with a history, like our reclaimed oak finishes. If you are unfamiliar with what reclaimed wood is,…
Quality over Quantity
The furniture industry is constantly evolving. Trends come and go in the blink of an eye and new companies tend to pop up like weeds. When you are searching for your perfect vanity, it might be a little hard to navigate this volatile landscape. You want to be sure that you are getting the very…
In Depth Look – Oak
Just picture it, sitting at the base of a massive oak tree on beautiful summer day, watching the light dance between the upward reaching branches – it sounds pretty darn peaceful doesn’t it? Like all you need is some lemonade, a good book, and you are good to go. There is certainly something special and…
Bathroom Trends – Metal Vanities
It’s no question that shiny things are always going to catch the eye. Whether its diamonds, plain old sparkles, or in this case, metal – shiny things are certainly attention grabbers. That’s right, metal is an up and (re)coming trend in the bathroom industry. Brass and steel accents are taking over and we’re not talking…
In Depth Look – Glass Dividers
They say cleanliness is close to godliness. But what about organization? Is there anything better than a clean, well-organized drawer? We certainly don’t think so. But achieving that perfect nirvana, where everything is in its place isn’t always easy to do. We get busy and shove things away and over time, it clutters up until…
Bathroom Trends – Floating Vanity
As designers of bathroom vanities, we are always on the hunt for new ideas and all popular trends. One of the most interesting things we found while scouring the internet was how often wall mounted – or floating– vanities popped up on people’s ‘must have’ lists. It’s interesting because nearly all of our designs can…
Furniture Know How – The Dovetail Joint
When it comes to woodworking, there are many different methods used to construct furniture. But there is one particular technique that has been around since the time of the ancient Egyptians. This timeless method has survived for so long because of its tried and true ability to deliver time and time again. We are of…
In Depth Look – Walnut
We here at The Furniture Guild believe in elegance in the highest form, it’s evident in all that we do. And what better way to showcase this love for sophistication than by the use of walnut in our designs? You might be wondering why we associate walnut as an indicator for class. As it happens,…
The Creation of The Furniture Guild
Our founder, Chuck Johnson was born into a furniture family. His father J. “Hib” Johnson, founded Hickory Furniture Company in Hickory, North Carolina, where Chuck worked summers and holidays throughout his young adulthood. He built his sales territory into one of the top five in the country during his seventeen years there. Chuck needed a…