Why We Ask About Your Lifestyle Before Designing Your Furniture
Most furniture brands ask:
“What size?”
“What color?”
“Leg style A, B, or C?”
At YEG Woodcraft, we start somewhere else entirely.
“How do you live?”
Because when you're building something that lasts for years possibly decades it shouldn’t just fit your space.
It should fit your life.
We Don’t Design for Showrooms. We Design for Real Life.
Maybe you're a family of five who eats every meal at the dining table.
Maybe you're a couple who works from home and needs a desk that transitions into a dinner spot.
Or maybe you're an entertainer someone who hosts game nights, wine tastings, or Sunday brunch.
We design for all of it.
Because the truth is, two tables with the same measurements might serve two very different lives.
What We Ask And Why It Matters
Here are a few things we ask in your consultation and how they shape the final design:
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How many people use the space daily?
This affects sizing, leg style, and spacing. -
Do you host often?
We’ll consider add-on leaves, hidden extensions, or multi-purpose builds. -
Any kids or pets?
We may recommend a certain wood species or finish that stands up to scratches and spills. -
Do you love minimalist design or do you want a piece with character?
That helps us guide you toward wood grain selection, stain tone, and edge profile.
We’re Not Here to Upsell. We’re Here to Understand.
Some of our favorite builds started with a simple sentence like:
“We just want a table where our teens will actually sit with us again.”
That matters more to us than style boards or trends.
When we understand your rhythms your habits, needs, and quirks we can build something that doesn’t just look good today… it belongs in your home for years to come.
Start with a one-on-one consult
Because a Table Isn’t Just a Table
It’s where you drop your keys.
Fold the laundry.
Help with homework.
Toast something big.
Mourn something hard.
Your furniture holds more than plates. It holds your life.
And that’s why we’ll always ask about it first.