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How to prepare a
bespoke furniture brief
A clear brief helps turn an idea into a piece that belongs in its setting. Start with the purpose of the furniture, the space available and the decisions that matter most to you. You do not need to resolve every detail before starting a conversation.
NEXART Atelier Privé is a bespoke furniture service in Antwerp, Belgium. You can request changes to a NEXART Collection design or bring a brief for a new wooden piece. Materials, dimensions, construction and finish are reviewed before the proposal is confirmed.
Choose your starting point
If a Collection piece is your reference, identify the design and explain which elements you want to change. Separate your preferred wood or finish from changes to size, proportions or construction. This makes your request easier to assess.
For a new commission, describe the object and its intended use. A sketch, drawing, 3D model or written brief can begin the discussion. Reference images are most useful when you explain what you like about each one: the silhouette, the texture, the proportions or another specific detail.
Describe the setting
Include approximate length, width and height, with units clearly marked. Distinguish the desired furniture dimensions from the maximum space available. Mark which measurements are essential and which can be discussed.
For a table, consider the number of users and the surrounding circulation space. For seating, explain its setting and intended use. For an architectural object, include a drawing of its relationship to nearby surfaces where possible. These details help frame the conversation without deciding the construction in advance.
Explain materials and appearance
State your preferred wood and finish, or describe the appearance you are trying to achieve. A photograph of the room or existing materials can provide context. Label reference photographs clearly so that colour, form and finish preferences are not confused.
If you are unsure, say so. It is more useful to identify an open decision than to present an uncertain preference as a fixed requirement.
Your enquiry checklist
- Collection design name, or a short description of the new piece.
- Intended use, including whether it is planned for an indoor or outdoor setting.
- Approximate dimensions and quantity.
- Preferred wood, finish and relevant visual references.
- Sketches, drawings, photographs or a 3D model, if available.
- Project location, delivery destination and target date.
- Any practical constraints you want reviewed.
Name attachments clearly and use the same project reference across your files. If drawings differ, identify the current version.
What happens next?
NEXART reviews the brief and develops the proposal with you before confirming its specification and price. Requests for dimensional or structural changes are assessed for feasibility. The initial enquiry is a quotation request; it does not establish a fixed production or delivery commitment.
