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Sometimes finding your dream piece of furniture can be a challenge, especially if you have something very specific in mind or an awkwardly shaped room. It’s in these instances that a joiner can help make your interior dreams a reality by designing and creating unique, bespoke furniture to fit your specific requirements.
What are the benefits of bespoke furniture versus shop-bought furniture?
Having a skilled specialist create a unique piece of bespoke furniture can sometimes be more expensive than buying ready-made off-the-shelf furniture, but it also has a lot of benefits.
Creative control – you get complete control over how the finished piece looks and functions, by mixing and matching the exact style, materials, colour and size you want.
One of a kind – unlike shop-bought furniture, your bespoke piece will be unique to your individual taste and requirements.
Made to match existing décor – it can be really tricky trying to shop around for furniture that fits in with your existing décor. When you have bespoke furniture made it can be designed to complement what you already have.
Maximise storage/space – it can be made to the exact dimensions of the space you have, leaving no wasted space.
High quality/longevity – it creates a finished product that is more durable and longer lasting than mass-produced furniture.
Things to consider before posting your bespoke furniture job
Purpose
Think carefully about what you plan to use your new piece of furniture for, or what you wish to store in it. Remember, to make it as functional as possible you should be very specific with your requirements. If it’s a wardrobe, don’t make your design generic, think about what needs to go in it and design it with as many shelves or separate compartments as you think you’ll need for your belongings. If it’s a display cabinet, plan what’s going to go on it and design it with these items and their dimensions in mind.
Location
Think about where your new furniture will go. It’s particularly important with anything that’s to be built-in as you won’t be able to move it later. It’s all about making sure it fits the space perfectly, and makes the best use of it. Also, watch out for it being too big – you still want to be able to move past it properly, or open nearby doors fully. A good tradesperson will help you out with this though.
Materials
The materials used to build your furniture will play a big part in its overall appearance, longevity, and how well it fits in with the rest of your interior. Your tradesperson will be able to talk you through the options, for example, pricing differences between solid wood and veneer.
Style
Think about whether you want a contemporary or traditional in style. Make a note of any specific inspiration you’ve seen, or little details like panelled doors, draws, or fluting.
Dimensions
Although your joiner will visit your home to take accurate measurements before making your bespoke furniture, it’s a good idea to measure up as best you can yourself, to help your tradesperson quickly understand the scale of the job.
Something a bit different
It’s being made to measure, so don’t be afraid to ask for features that are personal to you. Create storage spaces for specific items, or a quirky touch that speaks to your personality.
Cost of bespoke furniture
This varies according to the materials used and the size and scope of your project. Simply creating and fitting a shelf could cost as little as £50, but if you’re looking for a large built-in wardrobe or ambitious storage for an entertainment system you could find your job costs as much as £800. The important thing is to give as much detail as you can in your job post, and make sure you agree specific costs up front before work begins. As always, don’t pay significant sums of money before work, or stages of work, are complete.
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
Although there are no specific qualification requirements to become a carpenter or joiner, there are plenty of things you can look out for to judge someone’s professionalism and experience.
Many carpenters and joiners will have completed an NVQ or similar certificate in their field. You can also ask if they are registered with any trade organisations like the Institute of Carpenters, British Woodworking Federation, the Guild of Master Craftsmen or the Federation of Master Builders.
When choosing your tradesperson, it’s always a good idea to look at how long the business has been operating for. Request examples of projects similar to yours that they have completed and read online testimonials and reviews.
Planning permission for bespoke furniture
You don’t need any planning permission for building and fitting bespoke furniture in your home. The only time when there may be issues is if you live in a listed building, in which case you should check with your local planning authority first.
Insurance for bespoke furniture specialists
We expect all reputable tradespeople to be covered by public liability insurance at a minimum and so should you. Public liability insurance is very important when working in your homes as it covers the costs associated with any accidental damage or injury that could arise.
Questions you should ask your bespoke furniture specialist
- Do they have a qualification in their profession?
- Have they undertaken similar work and if so can they show you pictures?
- How long have they been trading?
- Are they registered with any trade organisations?
- What materials will be used and where will they be sourced from?
- Do they have public liability insurance?
We take pride in our work and service quality. Over 20 years we have achieved an astonishing rate of returning customers who always praise our design ideas, final results and competitive pricing. We treat every customer as individual and aim to deliver the best service. Whatever your needs are, be it a few fitted doors, a fitted wardrobe, a kitchen or even a full overhaul of your property, we are people to go to. We will create a bespoke design according to your budget and needs. Let us make your property - your HOME.
Really great job. Prompt and efficient. Would use again
Quick and reliable carpentry services including private homes and commercial buildings. Flexible approach, available during evenings and weekends. Work to the highest standards only! Experience in sites such as Mandarin Oriental Hotel London, Science Museum and more.
Dom did a fantastic job fitting a three sliding door wooden wardrobe. All the fixtures and fittings work perfectly. Would happily hire again!
Fittind,Building and Repair - Furniture , Doors , Stairs , Floors , Partitions etc.
Thank you Ivan! Great job refurbishing victorian lower ground stairs with some rot on the stringer. Excellent service right from the go - qoute was quick, giving options, clear on starting dates, etc. Punctual start, working diligently, keeping clean and always with positive outlook! Chose to rebuild the full stairs in the end and would recommend Ivan full heartedly for any one needing similar projects.
18 years experience in wood trades. Starting as a workshop machinist, following that spent some years doing first and second fix carpentry. After that did a foundation in furniture making for two years. Since I have been doing anything from high end bespoke fitted furniture to complete refurbishments.
Patrick was conscientious and reliable.
Our company provides a range of services for the manufacture of furniture to order, we produce kitchens, wardrobes, bedrooms, living rooms and other types of furniture. Our professional designers can turn all your ideas into reality. We also provide all types of carpentry services. We have our own production with high-precision computer equipment, which allows our company to be competitive against other companies. You will be pleasantly surprised by our prices, speed of work and quality.
Serhii was great, a good communicator, came round to measure up and gave us a quote for the work. We discussed various options and went for shelves and cupboards, which he fitted nicely with care. He was very polite and cleaned up after himself. Would highly recommend.
Electrical, Mechanical & Building Services. Electrical installation Extensions Conversions Kitchens Bathrooms Refurbishments All associated building works NICEIC Aproved contractor. SafeContractor Approved We are a team of highly skilled, well experienced and passionate professionals who puts your needs at the forefront of what we do. All our work is completed to the highest industry standards and compliance with regulations is always met.
Did a great job with bespoke bed and wardrobe design in a small and awkward rooms . Very pleased with outcome
Dear customers If You are looking for a professional service- You are in a good place. Customer satisfaction is our priority. Many years of experience makes working with us a pleasure. Do not hesitate to contact us friendly staff.
Very pleased with the work that Adrian did for us. He has a great work ethic and insisted on fixing other little jobs for no extra cost. We were particularly impressed with him managing to attach the bath panel flush with the bath given that the frame would have had it poking out. He fixed that brilliantly. Thank you Adrian! Will definitely call on his expertise again.
We are Clean Green Team limited. We are a highly skilled, family run business with over 30 years experience in the building and landscaping sector. We pride ourselves in giving 100% customer satisfaction and can guarantee competitive prices against leading organisations, and have a solid team of dedicated and experienced tradesmen, producing quality, skilled craftsmanship, and delivering projects both on time and to budget. Our combined skills mean we can offer a full range of building services from fencing and decking, to extensions and refurbs. as well as having a fully licenced fleet of waste removal vans, offering a fast, and reliable waste clearance service at very competetive prices. so whether youre looking to extend, restore, or refurb, or are in need of a new kitchen fitted, or youre looking to clear out your garage or landscape your garden. Theres only the one team you need. The C G Team
Very friendly and hardworking team. They did a great job in clearing tall hedges and trimming trees in our very overgrown garden. They left the site neat and tidy. Very happy with the results.
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They were brilliant! They contacted me right away and sent Vlad to look at the job. Our kitchen was a bit more tricky to work on since we wanted them to work around what was already there. He gave us suggestions on what we can do and after that, he sent us estimates. All communication was on text which I like because it was easy to refer back to. They did the whole job for 4 days. We requested some little changes and they were happy to accomodate them. The guys were quick and also really clean.
we are a small company that that have 30 years experience in all aspects of building work and property mantainance .ie extensions ,joinery, plastering ,roofing ,UPVC windows doors and conservatories, facias, soffits and gutters .no job to small from hanging a door to building you a house .
Brilliant service. I needed a catio building and they did a fabulous job. They were quick and efficient and really thought about what I would need and we are really happy with the result
NEW TO RATED PEOPLE GPC is a quality, design focussed contractor providing a range services across London. www.gpcserv.com Outdoors: Fencing | Pergola fabrication and install | Gates | Gardening | Clearance | Decking | Bespoke garden furniture | Light landscaping | Repairs Indoors: Property maintenance | Shelving | Cabinetry | Fabrication | Installation | Light repair | Handy person | Assembly | Painting
Fast turnaround, clear and friendly communicaitons, although a marginally small job, fixing this for me saved me both money and additional hassle. Recommended.
Here at TTL Building Solutions we offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of carpentry, joinery, and construction. I pride myself in professionalism, accuracy, and excellence from customer satisfaction. Most of my work comes from word of mouth and my quotes are competitively priced meaning you do not need to choose between quality and affordability.
Tony built a fitted wardrobe for us and it was exactly what we wanted. Nice finish, very professional and kept us in the loop with everything he was doing. Would recommend.
Hello I am Jose Schmitd the proud owner of J.Schmitd Carpentry and Interior Decorator. A little about us With many happy and returning customers over the last 13 years, you can be sure of being well looked after. Our aim is to provide a stress free project, delivered in a manner that I am confident will exceed your expectations. I work with a small team of trusted colleagues, who communicate and work together well. Our customers are accustomed the outstanding quality of projects we complete, by sourcing quality materials with experienced installers we create truly bespoke masterpieces lasting our customers many years. Main work we undertake But are not limited to
Jose and team were absolutely fantastic, they helped construct some beautiful alcove bookcases alongside some other woodwork jobs across our house. Would happily (and will) use again in the near future.
Welcome to Harborough Home and Garden. We are a local friendly family business who undertake all kinds of finishing and fitting work both in the home and garden. Specialising in floor coverings including tiling, laminate, click vinyl (LVT) as well as wall tiling. We undertake patio, decking, pergolas and garden fence works Harborough Home and Garden also undertake work caring for old feature timbers within the home from cleaning and preserving to wax finishing. We also offer Loft and underfloor insulation works and new sub floor installation.. Harborough Home and Garden are delighted to be able to offer all our customers trade discounts on tiles supplied from our main dealer. Allowing you to get more for your budget. Most importantly we operate an environmentally friendly business were ever we can and use only the environmentally kindest products possible as well as maintaining a responsible disposal service.
I’ve had to change this rating due to rating too prematurely initially. After fitting our laminate flooring, we have had nothing but issues with slats coming up, nails too long out of the skirting and the door trim not being secure. Although both came out once and glued the LVT down in places we are finding more come up. My husband is now going to have to glue them all down after paying over 1k for supply and fit or alternatively have it taken out and redone.
No job is too small By choosing our company you choose professional service and fast realization time. We are local Edinburgh based with over 10 years of experience. We love what we do and we are proud of providing excellent service. Our clients are number 1 in customer satisfaction. We always ensure high quality finish which meets your requirements.
Really pleased with the work . Painted bedroom and superb job. Patrick very professional and friendly . Would highly recommend and will definitely use for further work,
With 20 years experience as a qualified Joiner and builder I pride myself on providing a high end finish on all of my jobs. I am not happy until I know you are happy so I 100% guarantee my work and I treat each project like I would my own home. We are a joinery based building company with a wide and varied range of experience with our specialty being in full home renovations. Although relatively new to Rated People, we have a long history of happy customers with many positive online reviews. We are equally happy completing small jobs as we are taking on the bigger projects and always provide very competitive pricing. We have built many homes from the ground up completing all aspects of the job including Kitchens, bathrooms, attic conversions, garage conversions, foundations, roofs, windows and doors, decks and fences to name but a few
Dessie fitted our kitchen at short notice after another joiner let us down. Brilliant, easy to work with, experienced ( made suggestions that were even better than plans we had) pleasant and affable. Nothing was too much for him, He was meticulous in his work and wouldn't leave each day until he had completed what he had planned to do that day. We definitely will be hiring him again when needed. We cannot recommend him enough to anybody who needs work done. Job well done thank you Dessie.
Thank you for watching at my profile! I am Fully qualified Joiner with 20 years experience . Don't hesitate to contact me , if you need something from Joinery sector!
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all types of property maintenance and general building work undertaken. we specialise in bespoke carpentry, the design, manufacturing and installation of kitchens, bespoke carpentry projects and high quality decorating services. we cater for any sized project. 25 years experience.
The person that came was helpful and very obliging
Never distrust your nature....
Great job - fair price, turned up on time and went above and beyond so I didn't feel bad about volunteering to pay a bit extra
Fabricating,Welding,Install:Security Grill Gates,Railing,Automatic gate,Staircase's,Collapsible,Window,Balustrade,Structural STEEL,Beems,Alloy Wheels,Exhaustes,lowering,welding:ARC,MIG,TIG,GAS,STAIN LEES STEEL,LED:Basic Plumbing+Painting+Powder Coting,Galvanise+...
First class operator. Would recommend
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