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Walt Whitman illustration over a wood grain background, Local Wood is a Vibe by Sound Designs

Walt Whitman illustration over a wood grain background, Local Wood is a Vibe by Sound Designs

Local Wood is a Vibe!

Joe Ferrara

Jun 175 min read

Don’t Call It a Comeback: Why Live Edge Dining Tables Are Trending Again

Don’t Call It a Comeback: Why Live Edge Dining Tables Are Trending Again

Don’t Call It a Comeback: Why Live Edge Dining Tables Are Trending Again

Joe Ferrara

Apr 206 min read

Decorative molding by Sound Designs

Decorative molding by Sound Designs

Three Design Principles We Live By (And Why They Matter)

Joe Ferrara

Feb 222 min read

Artist applies finish to ash wood desk with visible grain

Artist applies finish to ash wood desk with visible grain

2026 Interior Design Trends: Seven Predictions for the Year Ahead

Joe Ferrara

Jan 15 min read

Joe Ferrara, owner of Sound Designs New York, sanding a handcrafted piece of solid-wood furniture inside the Glen Cove, Long Island, workshop.

Joe Ferrara, owner of Sound Designs New York, sanding a handcrafted piece of solid-wood furniture inside the Glen Cove, Long Island, workshop.

Furniture Makers Near Me: Why Local Matters

Joe Ferrara

Nov 4, 20253 min read

“Unlike Anything I've Seen Before": How Partnerships Create Original and Innovative Design. (Custom Sideboard)

“Unlike Anything I've Seen Before": How Partnerships Create Original and Innovative Design. (Custom Sideboard)

“Unlike Anything I've Seen Before": How Partnerships Create Original and Innovative Design. (Custom Sideboard)

Joe Ferrara

Jun 20, 20253 min read

Tree Tables: Turning Downed Trees into Custom Furniture on Long Island

Tree Tables: Turning Downed Trees into Custom Furniture on Long Island

Tree Tables: Turning Downed Trees into Custom Furniture on Long Island

Joe Ferrara

May 31, 20253 min read

Displaying Live Edge Slab

Displaying Live Edge Slab

How I Started a Live Edge Furniture Company on Long Island

Joe Ferrara

Apr 7, 20258 min read

Live edge black walnut dining table set against the NYC skyline

Live edge black walnut dining table set against the NYC skyline

Three Things I Learned Building Custom Furniture

Joe Ferrara

Jan 30, 20252 min read

Live Edge Furniture Guide: How to Incorporate Natural Beauty into Your Home

Live Edge Furniture Guide: How to Incorporate Natural Beauty into Your Home

Live Edge Furniture Guide: How to Incorporate Natural Beauty into Your Home

Joe Ferrara

Nov 14, 20243 min read

Wood vs. Plastic: 7 Compelling Reasons to Choose a Wood Cutting Board

Wood vs. Plastic: 7 Compelling Reasons to Choose a Wood Cutting Board

Wood vs. Plastic: 7 Compelling Reasons to Choose a Wood Cutting Board

Joe Ferrara

Nov 3, 20242 min read

Buying Live Edge Furniture? Make Sure the Wood is Kiln Dried

Buying Live Edge Furniture? Make Sure the Wood is Kiln Dried

Buying Live Edge Furniture? Make Sure the Wood is Kiln Dried

Joe Ferrara

Sep 16, 20242 min read

WHY BLACK LOCUST WOOD DESERVES MORE LOVE: THREE REASONS TO CHOOSE IT FOR YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR PROJECT

WHY BLACK LOCUST WOOD DESERVES MORE LOVE: THREE REASONS TO CHOOSE IT FOR YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR PROJECT

WHY BLACK LOCUST WOOD DESERVES MORE LOVE: THREE REASONS TO CHOOSE IT FOR YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR PROJECT

Joe Ferrara

Aug 26, 20242 min read

Custom wood furniture handcrafted on the Gold Coast of Long Island.

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