LAB | Custom Furniture

Sparrow Coffee | design by blocHaus

It may sound obvious, but we love working with clients to find the best solutions for their project! Sourcing materials, furnishings, and fixtures can be a challenge for unique spaces, but finding the right option is what makes these spaces both beautiful and functional to meet our clients’ needs. But sometimes, there are challenges that don’t have a ready-made solution for us to provide. At blocHaus Lab, we see that as an opportunity to create bespoke solutions that are tailored perfectly to the task at hand! We often do this through custom furniture pieces, either by modifying an existing product or by designing an original piece to meet the client’s needs.

At our Sparrow Coffee project in Naperville, we did both! blocHaus worked with a furniture manufacturer to modify an existing bar stool design, and we partnered with a local millworker to produce fully-custom communal tables. See below for an insider look at the process behind these custom furniture items!

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CUSTOM STOOLS

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CUSTOM TABLES

LAB | Custom Seating

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At blocHaus LAB, we strive to find innovative and creative solutions to meet the needs of the space. We love a challenge when crafting a new design, and the booths for The Kennison in Chicago were one of our favorites! Take a look below for an inside peek at the inspirations and process behind this custom seating.

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Creative concepts lead to unique custom solutions - the inspiration for The Kennison focused on a nostalgic American revival

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Combining straight and curved lines creates balance, and the mix of textures and colors in the upholstery adds interest to the seats. We also love the elegant mix of warm woods, brass details, and stone tops at the perimeter. The final result was a unique and beautiful solution to the space’s seating needs!

LAB | Custom Branding

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At blocHaus LAB, we work closely with clients to develop meaningful concepts for their projects. This often goes beyond the interiors and extends into creating unique and customized brands - here’s an insider look at part of the branding process for Sparrow Coffee:

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We collaborated with our clients to design the Sparrow Coffee logo and signage

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Beyond creating the logo, we also designed their cups and product packaging to perfectly coordinate with the rest of the branding and interior design!

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As part of both the design work and branding process, we created custom brass art pieces to reflect the business’ name and brand - the final result is a beautiful sparrow feature wall!

BENJAMIN MOORE 2021 COLOR OF THE YEAR

BM Aegean Teal 2136-40 (top left)

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Benjamin Moore announced their color of the year and it is Aegean Teal 2136-40. It is a really beautiful muted teal with just a hint of green. Instead of telling you to use it, I am going to let these inspiration boards do the talking!

LAB | Custom Lighting

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At blochaus LAB, we are dedicated to the research, collaboration, and
innovation within our industry. We wanted to give you an insider look at what goes behind some of the pieces we design! Take a look at the process of designing this light fixture for Half Nelson.

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