Make the most of the space you have
An alcove, the area below a staircase or an awkward wall can become useful storage. Bespoke cabinetry works with the dimensions of your home, rather than asking the room to accommodate a standard unit. Start with what you need to store, then consider what should be displayed, hidden or kept close to hand.
Cabinetry for different kinds of living
The right solution might be a home library, office storage, a bathroom vanity or a drinks cabinet. Each has different practical needs. Shelving should suit the things it holds; an office needs room for equipment and cables; a vanity needs careful coordination with plumbing. These details belong in the early design conversation.
Small details, lasting character
Dovetail Artisans’ projects include a linear oak vanity with grain carried around the cabinet, under-stair shaker drawers and a walnut-framed drinks dresser. These examples show how proportion, timber and the relationship between a piece and its surroundings can make everyday storage feel part of the room.
Tell us what the room needs
Email a few photographs, approximate dimensions and a description of what the cabinetry should do. Reference images are useful, but a list of practical frustrations can be just as revealing. Share your location in Essex and an outline budget so Nicholas can discuss an appropriate next step.