Journal

A journal on bespoke carpentry, wood and design

Criteria learned in the workshop about wood, design, fabrication, finishes and installation, to make better decisions before starting a project.

Articles

What we resolve before the first cut

Woods and finishes, design and furniture, project tips and maintenance: the same information we share in the workshop before quoting.

Woods & finishes

Solid wood, plywood and glued panels: why we don't use MDF or melamine

The material decision comes before the design. Here's what we build with, what we rule out, and what each option means over time.

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Woods & finishes

How to choose the right wood: there's no best, only the right one

Hardness, tone, stability and exposure. The criteria we use in the workshop to recommend a species based on the piece and where it will live.

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Woods & finishes

Wood on the coast: what changes with humidity, salt air and exposure

Terraces, entrance doors and seafront furniture. Which species we recommend, what protection we apply and what maintenance to expect.

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Woods & finishes

Wood finishes: polyurethane, oils, stains and approval on a sample

The finish defines how a piece looks, feels and lasts. How we choose the system and why we never buy material without an approved sample.

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Project tips

What to send us to quote a bespoke kitchen

Measurements, services, appliances and habits. The information that makes a kitchen quote precise instead of approximate.

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Design & furniture

Closets and dressing rooms: the decisions made before building

Internal layout, hanging heights, lighting and hardware. What must be resolved on paper so the dressing room works every day.

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Project tips

Wood doors: dimensions, hardware and site conditions

A solid wood door is heavy, it moves, and it demands a properly resolved opening. What we check before building and what the site needs ready.

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Design & furniture

Furniture hardware: how we choose by use, strength and operation

Hinges, runners and opening systems are the hardest-working part of any piece. How we decide what goes into each project.

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Project tips

From site survey to installation: the stages of a carpentry project

How a carpentry project advances in our workshop, what's approved at each stage, and when changes stop being convenient.

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Design & furniture

Bespoke vs. off-the-shelf furniture: what really changes

Not everything needs to be bespoke. Where furniture built for the space makes a real difference, and where the extra cost isn't worth it.

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Maintenance & care

Caring for your carpentry: maintenance and support after handover

Cleaning, humidity, sun and adjustments with use. How to care for a wood piece and what we do after handover.

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Project tips

Working with architects and builders: what we need from the project

Drawings, levels, services and site sequence. How we plug into an executive project without slowing the other trades.

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Who we are, how we work and what we never compromise on.

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