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What is the right type of wood for my project?
When it comes to choosing your wood for a custom piece of furniture, don’t go against the grain. Some types will be more appropriate than others. For most of us, choosing the right kind of wood for our furniture comes down to finish – do we want a light, cool oak, or...
Upholstery Fabric 101: The different types
Upholstery Fabric 101: Feeling overwhelmed by choice when it comes to the fabric type for a new piece of furniture? This breakdown is just the material you need. Imagine this scenario: You need a new chair, banquette, or sofa – and can’t find the right piece in any...
RFP Design: Bringing it all together
RFP Design: Bringing it all together At RFP Design, the spirit of Christmas is a recurring theme throughout the year. It's not just about the holiday season; it's about the excitement and anticipation that comes with every project we undertake. Each step of the...
Ensuring the highest quality
Ensuring the highest quality At RFP Design, our commitment to quality goes beyond just the final step of quality assurance. It's ingrained in every aspect of our process, from the initial client meetings to the meticulous attention to detail in our workshop. We focus...
Testing – A setback
Despite our best intentions, moving from concept to finished installation is never straightforward. To use an old cliché, we plan for the worst and hope for the best. In this case, the setback wasn't fatal, but it caused us to rethink fabrics. COVID 19 has affected...
Specifications and design
It's BIG! Indoor: 62 dining chairs, 28 Barstools, 9 Banquettes, 27 Tables. Outdoor: 120 Dining Chairs, 26 Outdoor Sofa's, 42 Outdoor Tables. A big part of the brief was to value-engineer each piece to hit the mark of 'cool, beach club'. Our design team worked...
In the beginning
In the beginning it starts with a vision. Our best work comes from a design plan that clearly articulates what the designers and architects want the user to experience in the space. In this case it was to renovate an existing restaurant to create a real 'beach...
Andrew Moretti: Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Class of 2021
“It’s always special to be recognized by your peers”. That from Andrew Moretti, Founder and President of RFP Design Group following the announcement from Woodworking Network of his inclusion in the Wood Industry 40 under 40 Class of 2021. Every year Woodworking...
How to choose the right upholstery fabric
Your may love a fabric on your body – you may hate that fabric on a sofa. When choosing an upholstery fabric, these are the factors you have to think about first. With a custom piece of furniture, there may be a lot of pressure riding on choosing the perfect fabric....
Why you’re underestimating the humble ottoman
The ottoman may be the piece of furniture you didn’t know you couldn’t live without. Find out how many ways you can use them in your living space. “When it’s so easy to lie down on my couch, why would I need a furniture item solely for the purpose of resting my feet?”...