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Founder Joe Ferrara of Sound Designs New York shares how handcrafted furniture built from locally sourced Long Island wood connects sustainability, craftsmanship, and community. Discover why choosing a local furniture maker changes the story of your home.

Black walnut sideboard made by Sound Designs. Video by BrakeThru Media . "Unlike anything I've seen before." When a Bronxville customer...

Nearly two years ago, I crafted my very first Whale Board, but I didn't realize it yet.

Glen Cove, Long Island, 2019: It was one of those perfect late-summer days in September, the kind that makes you pause and appreciate...

Learn how I started a live edge furniture company on Long Island.

Three Things I Learned Building Custom Furniture

A live edge black walnut table takes center stage in a modern NYC apartment. Understanding Live Edge: A Natural Approach Live edge...

(Photo: a maple charcuterie board made by the author) Whenever I sell my boards at farmers' markets, a few questions arise: “Is wood...

Purchasing live edge furniture? Make sure the wood is kiln dried.

Black locust wood often flies under the radar, but it's an excellent choice for outdoor projects. This underrated hardwood has a lot...