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Specifying Bespoke Furniture

by Andrew Yates | Nov 6, 2023 | Blogs

“Dado height raised and fielded high quality oak panelling to walls with semi-matt clear lacquer finish all as dwg”. The above is a typical example of a specification that we may receive from a designer, architect or quantity surveyor and to many, would appear to be a...

The Art of Bespoke Furniture: A Guide for Interior Designers

by Andrew Yates | Oct 23, 2023 | Blogs

Have you ever thought about the most effective and conducive way to work with bespoke furniture makers? And why a positive collaboration is crucial for achieving successful commissions. Turning your vision for your client into a reality is what we do. But to make...

Craft as Salvation

by Andrew Yates | Jul 6, 2023 | Blogs

Back in September 1999 Tony Blair announced that 50% of young people should go into higher education, which is a fine target if it meant that 50% of young people were going into a field that was relevant and of value to both them and the country. What happened was a...

Buying Bespoke – The Michelin Star of Furniture

by Andrew Yates | Feb 13, 2023 | Blogs

Buying mass produced furniture is convenient, with a scroll and a click of a mouse, consumers can get whatever they want, whether it be hallway cupboards, wardrobe, chest of drawers or a sideboard, delivered directly to their homes. Standard shapes, sizes and in some...

Bespoke Furniture – Why Invest

by Andrew Yates | Nov 7, 2022 | Blogs

The benefits of buying bespoke timber furniture are extensive from the intense satisfaction of having a piece of unique handcrafted furniture designed to your own specifications to the support of British craftspeople and the wider economy along with the benefits of a...

Designing for Success

by Andrew Yates | Jun 14, 2022 | Blogs

Commissioning any piece of specialist work can be a daunting task particularly as you are likely to have to commit to some expenditure before you actually see the finished piece. If you are intending to obtain the greatest benefit from your patronage, there are a...