top of page
Search
Blog


Designing a Warm, Minimal Bathroom with a Japandi Vanity
We build custom wood vanities and cabinetry using traditional joinery and sustainably-harvested hardwoods, and we've found that the most successful Japandi bathrooms treat the vanity as the anchor of the whole room.
Imoshen Studio
Aug 164 min read


Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Custom Furniture Timeline
At Imoshen Studio, we build custom furniture using traditional joinery and sustainably-harvested hardwoods, and every step of that process takes time for a reason: it's what makes the difference between furniture that lasts a season and furniture that lasts a lifetime
Imoshen Studio
Aug 124 min read


How to Choose the Right Custom Wood Shelves for Your Home
If you're ready to discuss a custom shelving project for your home, we'd love to talk through your space and your storage needs. Reach out to Imoshen Studio to get started.
Imoshen Studio
Aug 64 min read


What to Look for in a Japanese Tea Room Builder
If you're considering a custom Japanese tea room for your Manhattan-area home, we'd love to talk through your vision. Reach out to Imoshen Studio to begin your custom tea room consultation.
Imoshen Studio
Aug 34 min read


Custom Shoji Doors for Modern Homes
At Imoshen Studio, we build custom shoji doors using traditional joinery and hand-selected hardwoods, tailored to fit the exact proportions, function, and aesthetic of your space.
Imoshen Studio
Jul 104 min read


Best Custom Wood Bed Frames for Minimalist Homes
At Imoshen Studio, we build custom bed frames using solid, sustainably-harvested hardwoods and traditional joinery, designed specifically for the proportions and feel of your room.
Imoshen Studio
Jul 84 min read


What Makes a High-End Custom Furniture Maker?
If you're investing in a custom piece meant to last decades, it's worth understanding what genuinely separates high-end craftsmanship from furniture that simply costs a lot.
Imoshen Studio
Jul 64 min read


Who Makes Custom Japandi Furniture in Poughkeepsie?
Japandi is a design movement that blends Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian simplicity — a pairing rooted in two design philosophies that value restraint, natural materials, and quiet function over ornamentation.
Imoshen Studio
Jul 24 min read


Best Custom Wood Desk Ideas for Home Offices
Whether you work long hours or use your desk occasionally, exploring custom wood desk ideas can help you find a setup that fits your space, your style, and the way you actually work.
Imoshen Studio
Jun 222 min read


Why Custom Millwork is Worth It
Is custom millwork really worth the added investment? The short answer is yes, and here is why.
Imoshen Studio
Jun 182 min read


Custom Builders for Japanese Interiors in New Rochelle
What separates a successful Japanese interior design from a surface-level aesthetic? It comes down to principles that have been refined over centuries.
Imoshen Studio
Jun 112 min read


Open Floor Plans That Use Room Dividers
Open floor plans offer a lot of freedom, but sometimes too much open space can feel hard to organize. That's where room divider ideas come in, giving you a way to define areas without closing off the flow of your home or office. Why Room Dividers Work So Well in Open Spaces A room divider not only splits up a room, but also adds stunning texture, direction, and visual interest while still allowing light and air to move through the space. Whether you are working with a studio
Imoshen Studio
Jun 42 min read


What’s the Cost of Custom Wood Furniture?
When you start planning a handcrafted piece for your home or business, the custom furniture cost is usually one of the first things that comes to mind.
Truthfully, the cost can really vary depending on what you need, so it’s important to understand what goes into the pricing process.
Imoshen Studio
May 192 min read


Looking for Japanese Tea Room Builders in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn has no shortage of creatively designed spaces, but knowing how to build a Japanese tea room that feels genuinely authentic requires more than just good taste. It takes the right materials, spatial knowledge, and a design team that understands the tradition behind every element. How to Build a Japanese Tea Room When thinking about how to build a Japanese tea room, called a chashitsu, remember it’s built with a specific philosophy in mind: simplicity and proportion, w
Imoshen Studio
May 192 min read


Japandi Homes with Custom Kitchen Cabinets
At the heart of this aesthetic, Japandi kitchen cabinets set the tone for everything else in the room by blending Scandinavian warmth with the precision of traditional Japanese interiors. If you are drawn to this style, understanding what exactly makes it so distinct is the best place to start.
Imoshen Studio
May 82 min read


What to Know Before Ordering Custom Furniture
Working with furniture retailers for custom orders means more choices, more decisions, and a process that rewards preparation.
Imoshen Studio
May 42 min read


Best Types of Wood for a Dining Table
Finding the best wood for a dining table depends on how you use the space, as well as what you want the piece to look like over many years of use.
Imoshen Studio
Apr 242 min read


Custom Wood Furniture Makers in Montgomery County
Skilled craftsmen use quality materials, intentional design, and hands-on construction to create custom wood furniture that is built specifically for the space they will live in.
Imoshen Studio
Apr 242 min read


Using Shoji Screens for Windows
Whether the goal is shoji screens for windows, a room partition, or an office installation, the design translates well across many different interior styles.
Imoshen Studio
Apr 242 min read


Custom Built-In Cabinets for Your Home
Much like how the beauty of Japanese woodworking comes from material quality rather than surface decoration, custom-built-in cabinets let the design speak without extra effort
Imoshen Studio
Apr 92 min read
bottom of page