What keeps me going
Most of my projects have been one-off designs, often based on an idea that just popped into my head. While I know how to make it work, I haven’t always…
Most of my projects have been one-off designs, often based on an idea that just popped into my head. While I know how to make it work, I haven’t always factored the budget correctly.
My clients usually agree immediately because I’m offering a high-end product and giving it a personal touch. But then it happens: I finally realize how much extra work will be required.
I have exceeded the budget many times doing this, and it’s hurt my bottom line. But there are times when a project just seems grueling and the inspiration is the only thing that keeps me going. From that standpoint, it might not be such a bad investment.
D.D.
David DeCristoforo possesses an extensive resume as designer/maker of fine furniture, high-end cabinetry and architectural woodwork. His experience in professional woodworking spans a period of 35 years. For the past 20 years David DeCristoforo Design has been located in Woodland, California. During this time David's shop has ranged in scope from a "full on" cabinet production shop with as many as 15 employees to a small fine furniture and custom millwork shop, working with his son, David RBJ, a highly skilled maker in his own right.
