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— Journal

Notes from the workshop.

Long-reads on commissions, the materials we use, and the rooms our pieces end up in. Published when there's something worth writing about — never more often than that.

The Peak District corner desk
Furniture guide

Planning a corner desk

Measure both walls, the room entrance and your chair space before choosing a corner desk.

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— Recent

From the bench, the road,
the drawing board.

The pieces we've finished, the commissions we're writing about, and the occasional thought on the trade.

200cm oak and steel desk in a home office
Furniture guide

A 200cm desk, made for you

Room for your equipment, your ideas and the way you work.

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L-shape with drawers open
Furniture guide

Choosing storage for your desk

A practical guide to drawers, filing cabinets and open shelving.

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Side view
Furniture guide

Planning a shared workspace

Balance individual desk space with circulation, storage and cable access.

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Filing detail
Furniture guide

Choosing oak and steel finishes

Compare finishes in the light of your own room.

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Drawer pedestal
Furniture guide

Planning bookcase storage

Choose storage around the objects you want to keep.

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Full L-shape
Furniture guide

Choosing a desk for everyday use

Start with your equipment, available space and the way you work.

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Front-on study desk
Furniture guide

Preparing for furniture delivery

Help the delivery team plan access to your room.

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— Get in touch

Talk to the team.

For help choosing furniture or planning a bespoke piece, get in touch.

For news about the workshop and collections, contact our team.