The Elevare Living Journal

A gathering of yarns, timber stories, and craft advice from the workshop floor. Gain practical insight into bespoke furniture, heritage upholstery, material selection and mindful home curation— written by the same artisans who craft your pieces and restore your heirlooms.

Craft Notes

Explore Further

From discerning timber selections to caring for fine upholstery, our journal offers direct advice from our joiners and restorers.

Timber sample selection at the Elevare workshop July 18, 2025
Timber School Material Guide

How to Select the Perfect Designer Timber for Your Custom Furniture

Choosing wood for a bespoke piece is about more than just the colour. Grain consistency, density, and longevity meet live-edge beauty and structural reliability. This guide explains exactly what you need to know before falling in love with a slab.

Read Full Story 8 min read
Care and preservation of restored heritage chair fabric June 28, 2025
Upkeep Guide Fabric Care

The Essential Guide to Preserving Heritage Upholstery and Restored Fabrics

It takes a skilled restorer many weeks of work to bring an old family chaise or a disintegrating mid-century lounge back to its former splendor. Learn exactly how to keep your investment vibrant and protected from the moment it crosses your threshold.

Read Full Story 12 min read
Workshop at Elevare Living in Perth
Why We Write

Education, Inspiration & A Peek Behind The Bench

Our journal is an extension of the conversations we have in our Perth showroom every day. We're often asked how to tell high-grade timber from a lower grade, when reupholstery is actually a good investment, and what finishes to choose for busy family homes.

By writing these guides, we hope to help you become an informed commissioner—able to describe what you want with certainty, ask a maker clever questions, and care for your piece long after our team has departed.

Honest Expertise
From Real Makers
No Jargon
Always Practical
Meet The Team Behind The Words
Never Miss A Story

Subscribe To The Journal

Join our newsletter for monthly craft advice, gallery-like project reveals, timber science digests, and first access to limited workshop spots.

By subscribing, you agree to receive email updates from Elevare Living. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link on any email. Read more in our Privacy Policy.

Have a Conversation With Our Studio

If our journal has answered a question or sparked inspiration, imagine what we could build for you when we collaborate one-on-one. Let's start your custom piece.