Domestic Furniture
| Bedrooms | Kitchens | Living Rooms |
Most of our work is for individuals in
their home. Commissions have ranged from small bedside tables to refurbishing whole rooms.
This obviously happens with kitchens where there is enormous scope for creating something
rather special, detailed around the clients needs and life style.
There is a large price range available with all
types of furniture. The most economical being MDF, often primed white ready for the client
to paint. Next up is making from veneered MDF and solid wood. Finally the ultimate, made
entirely from wood throughout.
The woods we mainly work with are maple, ash,
oak, beech and cherry.We have a large array of suppliers with a vast selection of timbers,
some native to Britain and the rest of Europe, but also from around the world. All timber
comes from sustainable sources.
We are also very keen to incorporate unusual
veneers and inlays wherever possible. Small details like the type of hinge or handle can
make a big impression on the finished product.
Bedrooms
Most of our involvement in this area is with
wardrobes. They don’t have to be large, cumbersome objects that dominate a bedroom.
Simple design details like variations in height and depth within the cabinet, make a real
difference to the overall look.
As well as the obvious requirements expected
from a wardrobe, we have been asked to incorporate sinks, safes and home offices within
their interior!
Kitchens
The great advantage of having a kitchen personalised around
your needs and requirements is that you don’t have to live with cabinets that someone
else has decided will be the right height or width. There are no irritating infill panels
or cabinets that don’t quite line up with a window or door.
We like to use a number of different materials within a kitchen.
Worktops can be granite, laminate or wood. Elements of the kitchen can be
painted with decorative effects, and there is a vast range of hardware available in the
form of pull out mechanisms, handles, lighting etc.
A lot of emphasis is placed on accurate fitting as this can often make or break
the efforts put into the design process. With many years of experience we can cope with
the most unsymmetrical and uneven walls and floors
Living Rooms
As a customer is likely to spend a lot of time looking at
these pieces of furniture, it is as critical as ever to spend time discussing detail. The
question of whether to have furniture fitted or free standing is often raised, not just
with living room furniture. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.
With free-standing pieces it is possible to take it with you, an important
consideration especially if the item is fairly large and therefore expensive. Fitted
furniture has the advantage of not having narrow gaps that can accumulate dust.
