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carpentry and fitted furniture

Guides written from the workshop floor at Ipsden, not from a marketing desk.

• Kitchen Fitting

  Kitchen Fitting: What to Expect from a Fit-Only Installation

  A fit-only kitchen installation means you supply the units and we handle the fitting, sequencing and detailing. Here is exactly how that runs from start to finish.

  25 March 20269 min read

• Alcove Shelving

  Alcove Shelving Ideas for Period Homes in Oxfordshire

  Alcoves in period homes are rarely square, rarely identical either side of the chimney breast, and rarely straightforward to fit. Here is how good alcove joinery handles that.

  11 March 20268 min read

• Garden Rooms

  Garden Room Planning Permission in Oxfordshire: What You Need to Know

  Most garden rooms in South Oxfordshire fall under permitted development, but size, position and conservation status can change that fast. Here is what actually decides it.

  25 February 20269 min read

• Process

  How Long Does Bespoke Fitted Furniture Actually Take?

  From enquiry to a finished, fitted room, bespoke furniture follows a fairly predictable timeline. Here is what actually happens at each stage and how long it takes.

  11 February 20269 min read

• Fitted Wardrobes

  Fitted vs Freestanding Wardrobes: An Honest Comparison

  Fitted and freestanding wardrobes solve the same problem in different ways. Here is a straight comparison for period and modern homes in South Oxfordshire.

  28 January 20268 min read

• Fitted Wardrobes

  Fitted Wardrobes Cost Guide: What Actually Drives the Price

  Fitted wardrobe pricing looks like a black box until you see what is actually being charged for. Here is what drives the number up or down, room by room.

  14 January 20268 min read

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