Just wanted to start a thread to encourage the discussion of design elements and architectural elements of furniture.
I'll start things off with a topic that has been at the foreground of my thoughts recently. If the opportunity presents itself, I like to plan continuous running grain in the top and sides of case goods where those elements will be visible.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...psfakev4um.jpg
Similarly in panels, when possible, grain can be book matched, quad matched, ect and duplicated throughout the project.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps2eef2b4d.jpg