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A well-designed bookcase can completely change the feel of a room. It can make better use of an awkward alcove, create a beautiful focal point, frame a fireplace, house a growing book collection, or bring order to a busy living space. Unlike freestanding furniture, a bespoke bookcase is designed around your home and how you actually live. The height, depth, shelf spacing, cupboards, lighting and finish can all be tailored to suit the space, rather than forcing a standard piec

When our client contacted us about updating her dressing room in Middleton-on-Sea near Chichester, the existing space simply wasn’t working for the way she and her partner lived. The room was filled with freestanding furniture and generic off-the-shelf units which left awkward gaps, wasted storage potential, and made the room feel much smaller than it actually was. The goal was to create a calm, organised dressing room with 'a sandy beach vibe' using practical storage, full-h

Wardrobes can be built into difficult spaces including alcoves and lofts to maximise your space. We can build any style including contemporary, shaker style, traditional. Choosing the right materials is an important step of every project. It will make your wardrobe last longer and you will enjoy using it for years to come.There are a number of factors to consider such as wood finish or paint finish, do you want glass or mirrors incorporated into the design, do you want to ma

Display unit in oak extension The brief Our client had recently built a beautiful solid oak extension at their coastal home in Bracklesham Bay, near Chichester,West Sussex. They wanted to make use of an awkward space that was currently under-used and difficult to fill. The space contained a single beam to the right, leaving an awkward gap between the beam and the wall. There were power points on the wall below which needed to remain accessible. The client wanted to match the

The hardware for your wardrobe or cabinetry is the finishing touch to your furniture and can really help to complete a room. When we say hardware, we are referring the the handles and knobs that are fitted to your furniture once it's been built. In this article we discuss your hardware options which should help you in the decision process. We always recommend that you go for quality hardware as the handles will be used regularly. Good quality handles add to the experience wit

In this article we’ll discuss options for the interior for your wardrobe. We’ll look at how a bespoke wardrobe is constructed and the different woods and finishes available for the interior. The construction of your wardrobe includes the frame, the interior, the doors and hardware (hinges and handles). The interior is made up of upright partitions, shelving, drawers and rails including pull down clothes rails that can be brought to eye level. A wardrobe is built using a combi

Laundry Room Storage The Brief The client wanted to utilise an unused room next to the kitchen. They wanted flexible laundry room storage which included open shelving, locked cupboards for cleaning products, and tall storage for mops etc. They also required a high-end paint finish both inside and out. The space needed to have the flexibility for mixed usage so it could have different functions in the future. What we did We first assessed the space and discussed with the clien

Our client was based in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. The brief Our client wanted custom built office shelving built into the eaves of the top floor of their home to store their collection of books, work folders and various other work materials. Our solution The original design they proposed was going to be expensive to build and subsequently out of their price range. So we proposed an alternative design that was still making full use of the area but fitted their budget and als

Introduction As more and more people are working from home, it's becoming increasingly important to have a comfortable, pleasant space to work in. Your home office needs to be designed around how you like to work, with an ergonomic design that includes great storage, ample power supplies and good lighting. And how about being camera ready? With video calls becoming the norm, it's good to have a professional space that you feel confident including in your calls. Here's a few c

Our client in West Sussex wanted a media unit for their living room to incorporate all their electrical points, books, vinyl and CDs. They also wanted under-storage cupboards and built-in lighting. Designing the living room media unit The living room had a fireplace on one side and an existing socket on the other which couldn’t be moved, therefore a straight run of cupboards below was not possible. So I suggested a sweeping worktop design. The client loved the idea of a sweep

About the client Our client is based in Fontwell in West Sussex which is well known for the Fontwell Park Racecourse and close to Arundel with its beautiful castle and cathedral, Swanbourne Lake and Arundel Wetland Centre. To the west is the cathedral city of Chichester. Our client wanted a bespoke bookcase that would be both functional and also fit aesthetically into their home and furnishings. After looking through different designs and styles they decided on a contemporary

Our client wanted to build three bespoke wardrobe spaces in the alcoves around a fireplace in their Victorian home. The client had a clear vision of what they wanted and so worked closely with them to work out the detail of their bespoke wardrobes. "We are extremely happy with the outcome of our bespoke wardrobes. The quality was value for money and then some!" What the client chose The client chose Shaker style doors to compliment the style of their victorian home. The wardr