There are few things which better combine a real sense of luxury with perfect practicality than bespoke joinery – and almost every home can benefit from the touch of magic which wonderful woodwork can bring. Stephen Rankin, managing director of Vantage & Co, Britain’s official master builder, explains more.
There is nothing quite like bespoke joinery to bring a sense of luxurious purpose to your home. Whether it is a custom-made kitchen, hand-crafted cabinet or cupboard or something as grand as a tailor-made walkin dressing room, bespoke joinery can transform any property and bring real style as well as added function.
No wonder then that builders and renovators are making increasing use of bespoke joinery to make their homes stand out from the crowd – and make living in them a real joy. Here are some of the reasons why you should be considering it for your next project.
A custom finish just for you
With our lives and homes becoming increasingly hectic and crowded, it’s never been more important to make the maximum use of every inch of space available in new homes. In homes where space is at a premium – especially in urban areas – bespoke joinery offers the perfect solution.
Even the smallest or most challenging area can be used to maximum value, creating storage and living solutions which help future owners keep their new home de-cluttered in a way that off-the-shelf alternatives cannot match.
Custom pieces can be designed to meet the specific needs of a household and to work in every room, from the kitchen to the bedroom and from the bathroom to the hallway. Working from home, for example, is still a requirement to consider for prospective homeowners.
A bespoke home office with custom shelving, drawers, and a tailored desk can help impress and allow new inhabitants to stay organised and efficient.
Similarly, bespoke cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms can be designed to suit cooking or storage needs, ensuring a home works as hard as its owner. And because every piece of joinery can be designed just for you, it will always match your own unique style. If intricate carvings, wood panelling or rich wood tones are your thing, that’s no problem. Or if a sleek, minimalist modern look is what you are after with your new build, then just say the word.
Beauty and style which is built to last
There is no home which cannot benefit from bespoke joinery. In smaller properties, it ensures that every inch of space is made the most of, whilst in larger properties good joinery can help define a space through statement features such as custom-designed staircases or feature walls.
In the kitchen, good joinery can help transform workflow, making cooking and entertaining not just more efficient but more elegant too. And because it is all hand-built, you know that the space is unique – designed just the way you want it.
Of course, when you invest in bespoke joinery, you’re not just getting any old piece of furniture or cabinetry. Skilled craftsmen use high-quality materials and precise techniques to create each bespoke piece, ensuring longevity and durability. The attention to detail far exceeds that found in mass-produced furniture, bringing a superior finish that stands the test of time.
So, whatever your style, a skilled joiner can bring your vision to life and create a piece of joinery which is just as much a piece of art as it is a piece of furniture.
An ambience to cherish
While trends come and go, great wood features have a truly timeless quality which never go out of fashion. Whether it’s a classic wooden bookshelf, a sleek and modern kitchen island, or a beautifully crafted staircase, bespoke joinery integrates seamlessly into any interior style and will continue to look elegant for years to come. A well-crafted feature, such as wood panelling, beams or crown mouldings can raise a house from purely functional to stunningly stylish and add warmth and luxury to any space.
And it can prove just as effective in more contemporary style homes. Modern joinery elements, such as clean-lined floating shelves or sleek cabinetry can create the minimalist look at a stroke. The texture and grain of wood, combined with elements of glass, stone or metal, can also help establish a sense of harmony and balance within a room.
Building for the future in more ways than one
Hand-crafted joinery doesn’t just last for longer, it can help make a lasting impact in terms of sustainability. By using locally-sourced wood, durable finishes and responsibly-grown products, custom joinery can offer an eco-friendly alternative to the sort of furniture, shelving and flat-pack cabinets rolling off mass production lines all over the world.
You can guarantee that a handcrafted piece of joinery won’t end up in the local landfill after five years because it has fallen apart, grown shabby or become out-dated. Rather, it is a real investment in your project which will earn its keep for years into the future and make your home that much more of an attractive sales proposition.
