Custom Canadian Made Living Room Furniture
Proudly designed and manufactured in Canada our collection of living room furniture features contemporary designs coupled with exceptional craftsmanship. With seventeen custom colour choices you can tailor your selection to suit your style and home décor. Create your own custom designed living room.
Choosing to furnish your living room with custom furniture may seem more difficult than buying ready-made mass market furniture. Here are some frequently asked questions that may make the decision to shop for custom furniture a little easier.
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How much does custom furniture cost?
The cost of custom furniture can vary widely depending on several factors, including the complexity of the design, the materials used, the size of the piece, and the level of craftsmanship required. Custom furniture is typically more expensive than mass-produced, ready-made furniture. All of our custom fabric options are priced the same so it’s easy to determine the price, you just need to pick the furniture collection piece.
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How is your custom furniture constructed?
Generally, custom furniture is constructed with a combination of traditional hand-crafted expertise with advanced modern technology. Every custom furniture piece will contain all or most of:
1. Heavy gauge sinuous wire springs for durability and comfort.
2. Generously padded arms.
3. Strapping on back & seat springs for additional support.
4. Heavy gauge sinuous wire springs for durability and comfort.
5. Heavily padded in-back.
6. 100% Dacron polyester fiber back cushion
7. 1.8 and 2.0 Density high resiliency foam core with dacron fiber wrapping.
8. Fully lined tailored skirts.
9. Padded edge roll on arms for extra comfort.
10. Insulated seat pad for added comfort.
11. Joints are mortise and tenon or double doweled, glued, & corner blocked for durability.
12. Exposed wood, decorative legs are securely mounted to the base of the frame.
How do I know what type of fabric is best for my furniture?
Choosing the right fabric for your custom furniture depends on factors such as your lifestyle, the intended use of the furniture, your aesthetic preferences, and the level of durability required. Fabrics vary in terms of their texture, colour, pattern, and performance characteristics. Our upholstery fabric options include linen look, polyester, microfiber, and performance fabrics like Lanzii. The Lanzii fabric features a protective coating that is engineered into individual yarn fibers and has an abrasion count of 20,000.
What is the warranty?
Dot Furniture offers a one-year limited warranty.
Frames and Fabric: To be free of manufacturing defects under normal usage.
Springs: To be free against breakage due to defects in materials or workmanship under normal usage.
Foam: All foam cushions against loss of resiliency under normal usage.
• The guarantee does not apply to defects resulting from negligence, or misuse.
• Resiliency should not be confused with a slight softening and flattening of the polyester fiber and foam that will occur as the result of normal use.
• Fading, pilling, or shrinking and is not valid where there is heavy soiling or abuse. Fabric damage or failure due to chemical treatment or improper cleaning is also excluded from this warranty.
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How long does it take to have custom furniture made?
The time it takes to create custom furniture can vary depending on several factors. These include the complexity of the design, the availability of materials, and/or the workload of the furniture manufacturer. On average, the process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. It's important to discuss the timeline with your furniture expert upfront to manage your expectations.
Why choose DOT Furniture for custom furniture?
When choosing a provider for custom furniture, it's generally advisable to consider factors such as their reputation, experience, craftsmanship, range of customization fabrics, quality of materials used, and overall customer service. Researching and comparing different providers can help you make an informed decision.
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How do I care for my custom furniture?
The care instructions for your custom furniture may vary depending on the fabric used, however, some general tips for furniture care include:
• Regularly dusting and vacuuming to remove dirt and debris.
• Immediately address spills by blotting them with a clean cloth.
• Avoiding direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture to prevent damage.
• Using appropriate cleaning products or solutions recommended for the specific materials.
• Following any specific care instructions provided of the cleaning products.
Remember, caring for your furniture properly can help prolong its lifespan and maintain its appearance.
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What styles does Dot carry?
Dot carries a variety of different customizable collections:
Essence - This collection features clean lines and sleek track arms. The contemporary profile is enhanced with plump cushioning and soft, beautiful upholstery. This collection has a sofa, a loveseat, an armchair and storage ottoman available.
London - The London collection is designed for simplicity and functionality. This collection includes a sofa, loveseat, armchair and apartment size sofa bed which is small enough to fit in the smallest of spaces, large enough to accommodate company and transforms into a sofa bed for you or your guests.
Stirling - Stirling is a beautiful Mid Century-inspired sectional sofa. Its tapered metal legs, linear self welts, broad slightly flared arms, and discreet tufting has an undeniable designer flair. This sectional can be customized to be right or left facing.
Kingston – The Kingston collection is the modular answer to all your furniture problems. Featuring simple lines, track arm arms, plush cushions and is beautifully finished on all sides for maximum versatility. The collection is so simple that it offers only three different furniture options and that’s all it takes to build endless configurations.
