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Recently, I was contacted by clients in Bideford through my website regarding a bespoke cabinet for their utility room. As a carpenter working across North Devon, I often get asked to create custom storage solutions, and this was a great example of how bespoke cabinets can transform an awkward space. The area next to the fuse board originally housed a small, tall cupboard, but it wasn’t providing enough usable storage. The clients needed something more practical that would st

The dust has officially settled in Landkey. What started as a busy week of prepping timber has resulted in two fully transformed rooms. There is a specific kind of pride in seeing a multi-room project come together—moving from one finished space into the next and seeing the same high standard of joinery flow through the house. Room Two: The Final Install While the first bedroom focused on a full suite of wardrobes and panelling, the second room brought its own set of unique N

It’s a busy time for me. As I put the finishing touches on a shaker-style bedroom for a client in Landkey North Devon Im already prepping the Materials for the next room at the same project . There is a particular kind of satisfaction that comes with the final week of a project. As the sawdust settles on one room here in North Devon, the timber is already being prepped for the next. This week has been all about the timeless Shaker style. Whether it’s a coastal home in Croyde

Floating shelves look simple, but getting them strong, level and long-lasting takes experience. As a carpenter working across North Devon, I’m often asked about the best way to install floating shelves — and which methods actually hold up over time. This post explains what works, what doesn’t, and what I recommend for real homes. Why Some Floating Shelves Fail Many floating shelf installs fail because people don’t think about how shelves are supported. Floating shelves rely o

This project was my first time hanging ledged oak doors using traditional T hinges, rather than my usual butt or strap hinges. While I’ve made and fitted ledged doors many times before, using this style of ironmongery introduced a few practical and visual challenges that needed careful thought to achieve a clean, professional finish. Ledged oak doors are a classic element of traditional joinery, and when paired with surface-mounted hinges they bring a strong, honest character

Bespoke Media Unit – Custom Carpentry Project This bespoke sitting room media unit was completed for a previous client prior to relocating for work to North Devon. As an experienced carpenter and joiner, I worked closely with the clients during the initial consultation to discuss several custom carpentry projects within their home, with this made-to-measure media unit being the first to move forward. The clients provided inspiration images along with clear specifications, inc

Having spent years as a full time kitchen fitter on the south coast but now in north devon— at one point as part of a team of three full-time kitchen fitters — it’s amazing to look back at how things have changed. These days I work independently, and while I’m not fitting kitchens every single week, I’m fortunate to have a long-standing relationship with a supplier who keeps me busy. After working together for so long, we know exactly what to expect from each other. He trusts

I’ve had a lot of requests for window seats this year—some I’ve managed to build, and some I haven’t. As a specialist in carpentry and joinery, I love these projects. They’re surprisingly straightforward to make, and they offer both space-saving seating and functional built-in storage, which ticks two boxes for me straight away. It’s the perfect blend of practical design and bespoke furniture craftsmanship. So when my family and I moved to North Devon recently, the first thin