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The bespoke process:

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The process of designing bespoke fitted furniture can sometimes be lengthy, not only because of the wide choice of styles, materials and colours but also the finishing touches required, and at the end of the day these are what produce the overall appearance of the furniture.

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The general stages of the process are outlined below:

1) A site visit is usually required. Measurements and client instructions are taken.

2) An initial sketch with information about the style, finish and the relevant estimate is submitted.

3) Once the work is approved, a deposit will be requested so that the job can be processed.

4) A series of drawings might need to be submitted before a satisfactory solution is reached.

Additional site visits might be required to discuss various details or for sample viewing.

5) The choice of layout, finish and hardware should now be defined. Alterations might still be

requested at this stage and we shall advise on any cost impact.

6) The final drawing and specifications are submitted for approval and the order is scheduled.

7) Prior to completion of the preparation work in our workshop, we shall advise on fitting dates.

8) The fitting work begins: according to the nature of the work involved, part of the components

might be already pre-assembled or might require to be assembled on site. The finish is usually

applied in the workshop but there are instances in which the all or some of the components

might require to be decorated on site.

9) Upon satisfactory completion of each requested item, we shall issue an invoice and any

outstanding balance will be due for payment.

Below you will find some brief examples of the client requirements, drawings and photograph of finished items.


Requirements:

Adjustable shelving for ornaments, TV cabinet and open storage for DVDs, vented cabinet to hide freezer.

White satin finish.

Shelves, TV cabinet, Freezer cupboard sketch Shelves, TV cabinet, Freezer cupboard photo


Requirements:

Shelves and sliding doors cupboard in oak to match existing furniture.

To be built into alcove.

Oak cupboard and shelves sketch Oak cupboard and shelves photo


Requirements:

A shoe cupboard as slim as possible.

Toys storage cupboard with some open shelving.

Doors, worktops and plinth to match existing kitchen style and finish.

Use the available space between radiators and walls.

Shoe cupboard and corner toy cupboard sketch

Shoe cupboard photo Corner toy cupboard photo


Requirements:

Wall mounted cabinet for TV equipment and DVDs storage in a high gloss sprayed finish

Media centre sketch 1

Media centre sketch 2

Photo of high gloss sprayed TV cabinet

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