Proportions that belong
Cabinet sizes and details designed for the room, with continuous frames across our in-frame cabinetry and carefully considered transitions to end panels.
Design & materials
The proportions of a cabinet, the way a frame meets an end panel, the storage inside a drawer: these details shape how furniture looks and feels to use. We design and make them around your space, with the materials, finishes and craftsmanship to bring the whole room together.
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Freedom over dimensions is only the beginning. We consider the appearance, construction and everyday use of your furniture together.
Cabinet sizes and details designed for the room, with continuous frames across our in-frame cabinetry and carefully considered transitions to end panels.
Drawers, timber pull-outs, spice racks and inserts made to suit the project, with bought-in mechanisms where appropriate.
Materials, finishes, handles and working storage to see and try in our showroom, with additional samples when needed.
Complete bespoke furniture projects. We design, make and install new kitchens, bedrooms, studies and fitted furniture. We do not offer standalone replacement doors, replacement worktops or kitchen makeovers.
Our Longhope showroom helps you understand the details behind your estimate. Once you are happy with the initial proposal, we work through the specification together so you can see what you are choosing.
See the carcass and door materials, how frames and panels meet, and how the doors and drawers operate.
Open the bespoke pull-outs and look inside the cupboards. Talk through what you want your own furniture to hold.
Compare paint finishes, timber and handles in person to narrow down the details of your design.
If your chosen material or finish is not on display, we can make or obtain a sample to help you decide.
We design and make kitchens, bedrooms, studies and fitted furniture for the particular room and the people using it. Our cabinetry is not restricted to a catalogue of standard unit sizes: we can shape its dimensions, proportions, storage and detailing around your brief.
That freedom extends to the inside. Drawers, timber pull-outs, spice racks and drawer inserts are made for the project, with materials and finishes chosen as part of the overall design.
For our in-frame furniture, we make a continuous frame across a run of cabinetry and fit the doors within it. This avoids the repeated frame divisions you would get from joining separate framed units side by side.
We plan how frames, doors and end panels meet so the finished furniture has a cohesive appearance. Making it to suit the room also helps us avoid unnecessary filler pieces. The precise construction depends on the design and the practical requirements of fitting it.
Yes. Making the furniture to measure gives us freedom to work with the dimensions and character of your room, including awkward corners and sloping ceilings.
We consider useful storage, access and the proportions of the finished furniture together. A site survey helps us establish how the design will meet the walls, floor and other features of the space.
Yes. We make our drawers, timber pull-outs, spice racks and in-drawer inserts to suit the project. Tell us what you want to store and how you use the room, so we can consider the dimensions and arrangement together.
Some components are bought in, including bins, metal wirework, operating mechanisms and appliances. We combine these with the furniture we make, and explain what is included in your specification.
Yes. We can make cabinetry to accommodate specialist appliances, including Wolf and Sub-Zero, whose dimensions may differ from those commonly catered for by standard kitchen units.
Discuss the models you are considering early in the design process. We need to confirm their dimensions and installation requirements before finalising the surrounding cabinetry, including the space needed for ventilation, services and doors to operate.
We discuss the carcass, doors, visible timber, paint finish and handles as parts of one design. Our usual carcass material is lacquered oak-faced plywood; the proposed construction and materials are set out in your specification.
You can see examples of carcass and door materials, paint finishes and handles in our showroom. We will help you consider how they look together and how suitable they are for the room and its everyday use.
Once you are comfortable with the initial estimate, we work through the proposed details with you in the showroom. You can see the construction, compare finishes and handles, and try the bespoke pull-outs and storage on display.
If the particular material or finish you want is not on display, we can make or obtain a sample, such as a small finished piece or a paint sample. This helps narrow down the specification so you understand what you are agreeing to.
Look at how the frames and end panels meet, the proportions of the doors, the finish and the construction inside the cupboards. Open drawers and pull-outs, and notice how they move and how the space is organised.
We can show you details such as soft-close doors on traditional butt hinges and explain where they suit a design. Seeing and using the furniture is a useful way to understand the choices behind it.
We generally steer clients away from timber worktops in kitchens because of the upkeep they require. We are particularly cautious around Belfast sinks, where repeated wetting can make the exposed timber difficult to keep looking good.
We will explain our experience and discuss alternatives suited to the appearance you want and the maintenance you are comfortable taking on.
Yes. For kitchens, we advise against wax finishes because, in our experience, they do not offer the durability we want for that setting.
Choosing a finish involves more than its appearance on a sample. We consider how it will be used, cleaned and maintained, and guide you towards an appropriate finish for the furniture.
Not necessarily. The right amount of storage depends on what you need to keep and how you use the room. We also consider the balance of the design, available light and how open or enclosed the room will feel.
For example, fewer wall units may suit a room better when the storage elsewhere is carefully planned. We work towards a layout that provides useful storage and looks right in your home.
No. We design, make and install complete bespoke furniture. We do not offer standalone door replacements, worktop replacements or kitchen makeover services.
If you are planning a new bespoke kitchen, bedroom, study or fitted furniture project, we would be happy to discuss it with you.
Planning a complete bespoke furniture project? Tell us about your room and what you have in mind. We can arrange a showroom visit, or begin with a Zoom conversation if that is easier.
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