Planning
Ordering made-to-measure furniture, step by step
It usually takes six to twelve weeks to get from a first conversation with a workshop to finished furniture. Here is what happens at each stage and what to ask along the way.
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Guides to made-to-measure furniture
Guides to prices, materials and planning for made-to-measure furniture. We take our topics from the questions we hear at surveys and first conversations.
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MaterialsFurniture hardware: when the brand matters
Branded hardware is worth paying for where a mechanism works every day. In a cabinet opened once a week, you’ll struggle to notice the difference even years later.
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PlanningPlanning a made-to-measure walk-in wardrobe
Sixty centimetres of depth, ninety of walkway, and light aimed at the clothes. The dimensions and layouts to start from when you plan a walk-in wardrobe.
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MaterialsKitchen worktops: sintered stone, quartz or natural stone
Sintered stone shrugs off a hot pan, engineered quartz needs a trivet, and natural stone wants regular sealing. We compare three worktop materials for everyday cooking.
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MaterialsLacquer, veneer, laminate or Fenix fronts compared
Lacquer, veneer, laminate and Fenix look different, but how they hold up day to day matters more. We look at which front suits a sink run and which is better kept for an island.
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Ordering made-to-measure furniture, step by step
It usually takes six to twelve weeks to get from a first conversation with a workshop to finished furniture. Here is what happens at each stage and what to ask along the way.
8 min read
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CostsHow much does made-to-measure furniture cost
Price ranges for made-to-measure kitchens, wardrobes and walk-in wardrobes in 2026, and why quotes for the same project can differ.
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Planning guide: what to prepare before you talk to a workshop
Measuring instructions, questions to ask a workshop and points to check in the contract, in a single PDF. All we need is your name and email.