Custom furniture maker from a home workshop

Homeowners, interior designers, and small businesses like cafes and offices that want pieces made to fit.

Fixed quote per piece based on materials, hours and finish, usually with a deposit up front and the balance on delivery.

• Accurate measuring and joinery
• Safe use of power tools
• Quoting and customer communication

• Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit and whether HOA or lease rules allow a workshop
• General liability insurance and coverage for tools and stock, ask an insurer about home-based workshops
• Dust, noise and fire safety: check ventilation, finish storage and neighbor noise limits
• Check local business license and state sales tax registration rules for selling furniture

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on the tools you already own, the wood stock you buy and any shop upgrades like dust control. This is an estimate and varies with the type of furniture you make.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many pieces you finish, your pricing and how many hours you work. This is an estimate, and made-to-order work often takes time to build up.

Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit and whether HOA or lease rules allow a workshop. Also check insurance, dust, noise and fire safety, local business license and state sales tax registration.