Bespoke Shelving

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Are you struggling to find ready-made shelves to fit a particular space, or do you simply need to create more room to store your books and personal possessions? It sounds like you need a tailored storage solution, so why not opt for bespoke shelving units?

Whether you’ve got an extensive book collection, a massive stack of vinyl/CDs or a miniature car collection, we can create bespoke shelving to maximise your available space. Alternatively, if you want to improve the room’s appearance by adding a touch of style to your walls, we can develop a practical and practical shelving storage solution for you. This will allow you to present your possessions in a neat, tidy and visually pleasing way. Incorporating more storage could also add real value to your home or office space.

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Solid Carpentry has over 15 years of experience in the industry. Over the years, we have built hundreds of bespoke shelving solutions in many homes and businesses across London and the surrounding areas. From small alcoves to large garage spaces, no project is too big, too small, or too complicated for our team of highly skilled carpenters.

What’s more, we offer a range of different materials and finishes and can provide expert design advice where needed. If you’d like to see some examples of our work, look at our portfolio of past projects. You can see how much a bespoke bookcase – tailored to the customer’s needs – can add helpful storage solutions and value to any size room or business space.

While many shops and retailers sell adequate, ready-made shelving units made of various materials, these don’t usually meet your requirements like bespoke fitted furniture can. You may also have to alter these to fit the space or compromise on the style and colour scheme because your options are limited.

Why is Bespoke Shelving Important for British Property Owners?

Maximising Space in Smaller Homes

British homes, especially newly built houses in cities, are often on the smaller side, making efficient use of every square inch a necessity. Bespoke shelving allows you to take advantage of awkward spaces, such as under the stairs, alcoves, or even unused corners, turning them into functional storage areas. Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, custom-made shelving is designed to fit perfectly, ensuring no space is wasted.

Enhancing Aesthetic Appeal

Your home should be a reflection of your personal style. Bespoke shelving offers endless possibilities for customisation, from the materials and finishes to the shapes and configurations. This means you can create shelves that seamlessly blend with your existing décor or stand out as a statement piece. Whether you prefer a rustic charm with reclaimed wood or a sleek, modern look with glass and metal, custom shelving can bring your vision to life.

Increasing Property Value

Investing in bespoke shelving can also enhance the value of your property. Potential buyers are always looking for homes with smart storage solutions that offer both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Custom-made shelving, especially when integrated beautifully into the architecture of the home, can be a major selling point.

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Three Actionable Tips for Implementing Bespoke Shelving

1. Assess Your Storage Needs

Before diving into a bespoke shelving project, take the time to evaluate what you need to store. Are you a book lover with a massive collection? Do you need a place to showcase your travel souvenirs? Or perhaps you require functional storage for kitchenware? Understanding your storage needs will guide the design process and ensure your new shelves are both practical and tailored to your lifestyle.

2. Choose the Right Materials

The materials you choose for your bespoke shelves will impact their durability and aesthetic appeal. Solid wood is a fantastic option for a classic and timeless look. If you’re after something more contemporary, consider materials like metal or glass. It’s also important to think about the weight the shelves need to support—heavier items will require sturdier materials. The Solid Carpentry Team usually uses painted MDF, laminated and veneered panel materials, or high-quality birch plywood.

3. Hire a Skilled Carpenter

While DIY projects can be fun, bespoke shelving is best left to the professionals. A skilled carpenter can offer expert advice, ensure precise measurements, and deliver a high-quality finish that will stand the test of time. Plus, they can help bring your vision to life, incorporating unique features like integrated lighting or adjustable shelving.

Choosing a tailored and specifically designed option is the only way to find storage solutions that truly fit your space perfectly and look spectacular in your home, office, or business. And like we’ve said, that’s where we come in! We can design and craft you a 100% unique shelving unit out of your choice of material and in your selected finish to ensure it truly complements the design and layout of your room.

Bespoke shelving is more than just a storage solution; it’s an opportunity to enhance your home’s functionality, aesthetic appeal, and value. By assessing your needs, choosing the right materials, and enlisting the help of a skilled carpenter, you can create custom-made shelves that are perfect for your space.

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Ready to unlock the potential of your home with bespoke shelving? Contact us today to discuss your ideas and let us help you bring your vision to life. Whether it’s a small alcove or a grand feature wall, our expert carpenters are here to create beautiful, made-to-measure shelves that will transform your home.

So don’t just opt for the ordinary or settle for ill-fitting furniture because that was all they had in the store. Instead, contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote and advice or to discover how an expertly crafted, beautiful, bespoke shelving system can transform your space.

What our clients say


2 August 2016

Solid Carpentry have boarded out the roof eaves and fitted shelving units / cupboards recessed into the eaves. Another immaculate job from Dmitriy's highly professional team; excellent finish standards and always respectful and clean. I have a whole list of other jobs for them to be cracking on with!

 

-- David Campbell-Bell


15 May 2014

This is the second time I've used Dmitriy's team at Solid Carpentry for a job (first was to install and fit an entire kitchen set with a teak worktop, second time was to create a custom spec of floor-to-ceiling cupboards and shelves in a second bedroom) and both times I have been nothing but 100% satisfied with the quality of his craftmanship, speed of work, cleanliness of the job, and overall professionalism.

My partner and I love the fact that we're supporting a local Hackney business and completely trust Dmitriy who is a great guy to get the job done quickly, efficiently, and elegantly at a fair and competitive price.

Thanks again!

-- Liana Chang


11 April 2013

Dima and team have now worked on a few different projects for us at home - both large (kitchen fitting) and small (replace windowsill, varnish the stairs, build some shelves, etc).

We have been very happy with the service (friendly, honest) and price (very fair) on all occasions and will continue to use Solid Carpentry for future work.

-- Ippy


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