Some questions which are frequently asked of us.

Q. "Where are you based"?

A. We are based in Hurstpierpoint, near Brighton in Sussex, England.

Q. "After a first enquiry with you, what happens next"?

A. We will visit your property to discuss your initial plans. The emphasis will then be to understand your design needs and explore the options available to you. Drawings will then be produced to develop the plan further. It is possible for us to show you past projects in our locality and work in progress. Samples are available to see at our office in Hurstpierpoint.

Q. "Generally speaking, what is the advantage of having furniture custom built as opposed to a retail item?"
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A. You have more choice and one can make the best possible use of a given space. Also, we can adapt specifications to suit your budget with more flexibility in Designing.

Q. "What kind of furniture do you make?"

A. We have made a wide range of fitted and freestanding furniture such as; Domestic and commercial, kitchens, wardrobes, bedrooms ,bathroom cabinets, bookcases, dressers, fitted studies, display cabinets, office desks, filing cabinets computer stations, tables, chairs, garden furniture, grand architectural (eg. Church, museum, country house etc.) also furniture for public places such as schools, libraries,and galleries.

Q. "What styles of furniture can you make"?

A. Many different styles according to the customer's taste. Cabinets, doors and panels are essentially boxes and surfaces .It is the materials, details and surface finishes that give them a style. We use common stylistic terms in the industry such as - Designer furniture, contemporary, modern, modal, traditional English, reproduction, European, rustic, shaker- historic periods such as Georgian, Tudor and Art Deco and many more.

Q. "Can you make new furniture which could match older existing units"?

A. Yes in principle, but it can be complex depending on what exactly is there from the outset. We can do a colour matching process for painted and polished old furniture.

Q. "I am finding kitchen planning difficult... how can you help"?

A.I will give you the necessary advice and guidance in what I regard as the four areas of kitchen design.

1. The cabinets or "volumes" that take up the room space.
2. the horizontal worktops or worksurfaces.
3. The vertical panels-ie. Doors, drawer fronts and end panels.
4. The kitchen systems and appliances eg. storage metalwork or pull outs, cooker, sink, fridge, extractor etc.

Q. "Do you handle the plumbing and electrical side of kitchen installation"?

A. Yes if necessary. We can provide a fully qualified electrician and plumber within the overall brief. It is not a problem. Alternatively,we can "dovetail" with other contractors who may already be part of a whole project.

Q. "What do you mean by your custom colour service"?

A. Our spray painting facilities allow us to finish furniture in any colour a customer chooses. This makes their job (and kitchens in particular) very distinctive and individual in comparison with a "shop" or retail solution.

Q. "What does a "primed" finish mean"?

A. This is a spray coating which prepares the bare board for further hand painting on site. It is very useful when a whole room is being decorated for instance and it saves preparation time for the painters. Hand painted kitchens can be supplied in a primed state.