Stories About Our Craft

A guide to setting up a home studio that works well, sounds good, protects your health and ears, and helps you avoid unnecessary spend.

We've just released our newest table design! It's something we've been thinking about for the last few years, and it's the newest table in our...

How the right furniture choices add value to an Airbnb, helping listings book consistently while improving photos, reviews, and long-term durability.

Commercial furniture doesn’t have to be generic. Take a look at how made-to-order pieces can work at scale while improving the look and feel of...

Choosing the right desk size isn’t just about what fits the wall. In this guide we break down desk depth, width, and height, including when...

Solid wood and veneer furniture can look similar at first glance, but they behave very differently over time. In this post we break down the...

A solid wood dining table and bench range made entirely by hand, designed for everyday use and built to settle into your home for the...

A look at how we finish our furniture, why we choose water based products and how the right finish can make your table or desk...

An honest look at why handmade furniture costs what it does, how small business pricing really works, and what it means to support makers with...

Why so many small businesses choose to stay online and how it helps us keep prices fair, reduce waste and focus on ethical, made to...

Learn how to set up and use a height adjustable desk comfortably. From ideal sitting and standing heights to creative and studio setups, here’s how...

Wooden shelves can make a room feel more lived in, even if it’s just one in the kitchen or bathroom. Here’s how real wood shelves...

Natural materials make home workspaces calmer and easier to live with. Here are five simple ways to bring warmth, balance and texture into your setup....

Choosing between sitting, standing, or height adjustable desks? Pastos & Co builds real wood, handmade office and studio desks designed for comfort, ergonomics, and good...

Our furniture is handmade to order, so ordering early makes all the difference. Here’s why timing matters around Black Friday and how we keep our...

Softwood furniture isn’t a compromise. Pastos & Co's handmade pine pieces are sustainably sourced, real wood, and built for everyday life, from dining tables to...

Discover real wood height adjustable desks handmade in Brighton by Pastos & Co. Crafted from slow-grown, sustainably sourced pine with a durable, eco-friendly finish that...

Shopping with small businesses can make a world of difference, not only to the business but to everyone involved in the crafting process. If you’re...