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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