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North Rim Furniture

Inspired by the North Rim in Chico, we create handcrafted furniture, built to last for generations

11/01/2026

🍂 **Welcome to No Mess November!**

Real homes. Real clutter. Custom solutions.

Fresh from our workshop and already on its way to its new home!

This handcrafted cherry hall tree is a beautiful reminder that good organization starts with thoughtful design.

Six hooks for everyday essentials, three spacious cubbies for shoes and baskets, a comfortable bench, and an upper shelf for those extra odds and ends.

Every detail has a purpose, and every piece is made with care.

Throughout November, we're exploring how beautiful, functional furniture can bring a little more order and a lot more warmth into our homes.

We'll share practical design tips, real customer commissions, and inspiration for making the most of your space.

Because an organized home doesn't have to sacrifice character. ❤️

🍂 **Built to Last, Made to Love.**

Have a space that could use a thoughtful solution? We'd love to help you explore the possibilities.

10/14/2026

✨ **Guess who just got a glow up?** ✨

We've been busy behind the scenes at North Rim Furniture, and we're excited to finally share our refreshed website with you!

While the website has a fresh new look, the heart behind what we do remains the same. ❤️

Our new site is designed to be more than just a place to shop. It's a place to explore ideas, discover what's possible with custom furniture, and get to know the people and craftsmanship behind every piece.

🌿 **Here's what's new:**
- Shop by Room collections to help you find inspiration for your home.
- An expanded Design Gallery showcasing past projects and one-of-a-kind creations.
- A closer look at our team, our values, and what makes North Rim special.
- A dedicated Customer Reviews page featuring real experiences and photos from our customers.

We're proud of how far our little family business has come, and we're grateful to everyone who's been part of the journey.

We'd love for you to take a look around!

👉 **www.northrimfurniture.com**

*Built to last, made to love.*

09/30/2026

Some reviews mean a little more. 🤎

We received this review recently, and then the customer sent us a private note. She asked us not to use her name and admitted that she really doesn’t like leaving reviews—but she did want us to share how she felt about her experience with North Rim.

That meant a lot to us.

Buying a custom piece of furniture online requires a certain amount of trust. Many of our customers have never met us in person when they place an order. They’re trusting us with a significant purchase and, often, with a piece we’re creating specifically for their home.

We never want to take that for granted.

So when someone who isn’t comfortable putting herself out there online makes a point of saying, “I’m glad I bought it, and I’d order from you again,” we listen.

To this customer—and to all of you who have trusted our little family business to build something for your home—thank you.

We hope every piece that leaves our shop earns that trust.

Built to last, made to love.

09/23/2026

We’re putting down new roots! 🌿

North Rim Furniture is moving into a new workshop in Orland, CA—just 20 minutes north of Chico and right off I-5 on Commerce Lane.

Right now, it’s still a pretty empty space. We have tools to move, work areas to set up, and plenty to do before it really feels like North Rim. But we’re excited about what this new chapter makes possible.

We’ll also be right next door to Hardwood Creations, an established cabinet shop we’re excited to collaborate with. This partnership will allow us to expand what we can offer—from our handcrafted furniture and hall trees to custom cabinetry, built-ins, kitchen islands, dining tables, mudrooms, storage solutions and more.

While our workshop has a new address, our roots remain in the Chico community that helped North Rim grow. Our new location simply gives us more room to build—and a convenient spot along I-5 for customers coming from Chico, Redding, Sacramento and throughout Northern California.

We’re looking forward to making this space our own, and we’ll bring you along as it takes shape.

Here’s to new roots, new possibilities, and plenty more sawdust. 🤎

09/15/2026

🌲 North Rim Artisan Journal | Issue #007
Behind the Build — Reading the Grain

Before the first cut is made, there's a little homework to do.

Every slab is different. We take time to study the direction and movement of the grain, knots and other natural features, the live edge, and the dimensions needed for the finished piece.
All of those details help determine how we lay out our cuts—preserving the character of the wood while making the best use of each unique slab.

It's one of those quiet steps in furniture making that most people never see. The measuring, studying, and planning may not be as exciting as making the first cut, but the decisions made here help shape everything that follows.

The craftsmanship begins before the saw ever touches the wood.

🤎 Built to Last. Made to Love.

09/10/2026

🌲 North Rim Artisan Journal | Issue #006
Wood Wisdom

The Grain Tells the Story

Last week, we shared how every tree has a story. This week, we're taking a closer look at where part of that story remains—in the grain.

Look closely at this walnut slab and you'll see the grain flowing and changing as it moves around the knots. Those knots mark places where branches once grew, leaving a lasting record within the wood.

It's one of the things we love about working with solid hardwood. The variations, knots, and changing grain aren't something we need to hide—they're part of what gives each piece its individual character.

Nature created the pattern. Our job is to decide how best to showcase it.

Next time you look at a piece of solid wood furniture, take a closer look at the grain. You might just see a little of the tree's story still there.

🤎 Built to Last. Made to Love.

09/01/2026

🌲 North Rim Artisan Journal | Issue #005
Nature Shapes Design

Every Tree Has a Story

Before a tree ever becomes a table, a bench, or a hall tree, it spends decades writing its own story.

The amount of sunlight it receives, the changing seasons, the soil beneath it, and even the storms it endures all leave their mark. Those experiences become the grain patterns, color variations, and unique character that make every piece of solid wood one of a kind.

It's one of the reasons we love working with natural hardwoods. No two trees—and no two pieces of furniture—are ever exactly the same.

Is there a tree that's always caught your attention? We'd love to hear what makes it memorable.

🤎 Built to Last. Made to Love.

08/04/2026

🌲 North Rim Artisan Journal | Issue #004
Behind the Build

Choosing the Right Slab

Long before a project reaches the workbench, one of the most important decisions has already been made.

Not every slab is the right fit for every piece of furniture.

Some have dramatic grain patterns. Others offer exceptional stability. Some are perfect for a dining table, while another may be better suited for a live edge bench or shelving.

Choosing the right slab isn't just about appearance—it's about understanding the unique character of the wood and matching it to the project it was meant to become.

It's one of those behind-the-scenes steps that most people never see, but it's the foundation of every handcrafted piece we build.

If you were choosing a piece for your home, would you be drawn to bold, dramatic grain or a cleaner, more subtle look?

🤎 Built to Last. Made to Love.

07/21/2026

🌲 North Rim Artisan Journal | Issue #003
Behind the Build

Bringing Wood to Life

One of the most rewarding moments in the shop is applying the finish. It's the moment when the wood truly comes alive.

The rich grain, natural color, and unique character that have been there all along suddenly reveal themselves.

We believe a finish should complement the wood—not compete with it. That's why we often use Atomic Finishes Wood Oil, made right here in Northern California by Bidwell Wood & Iron. It enhances the richness of the grain while preserving the authentic character of each piece.

Every coat is hand-applied and carefully buffed by hand, creating a beautiful, durable finish that's designed to be enjoyed for years to come.

It's one of those details many people never see, but it's an important part of creating furniture that's built to last and made to love.

Have you ever watched a finish being applied? It's one of our favorite transformations to witness.

🤎 Built to last. Made to love.

07/14/2026

🌲 North Rim Artisan Journal | Issue #002
Wood Wisdom

Wood Never Stops Moving

One of the biggest surprises for many people is learning that wood is always moving.

Even after a tree has been transformed into a beautiful piece of furniture, it continues to respond to its environment. As humidity changes throughout the year, wood naturally expands and contracts across the grain.

That's why quality craftsmanship isn't about preventing movement—it's about designing for it.

Every joint, fastener, and construction method we choose is carefully considered to allow the wood to do what it was created to do while ensuring your furniture remains beautiful and functional for years to come.

It's one of the many reasons handcrafted solid wood furniture differs from mass-produced furniture. The details you never see are often the ones that matter most.

What woodworking or furniture question have you always been curious about? We'd love to feature it in a future issue of the North Rim Artisan Journal.

🤎 Built to last. Made to love.

Address

48 Quista Drive
Chico, CA
95926

Website

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NorthRimFurniture, http://www.northrimfurniture.com/

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