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All our frequently asked questions about alcove furniture on one page !
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we hope this helps to answer any questions you may have, if not we would be more than happy to help with any specific questions you may have
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you make the fitted furniture on-site?
NO. from our detailed measurements we plan to make 90% in our workshop, we do this to reduce noise, mess and inconvenience to you. We only need to be onsite for the installation
What height are the units?
Typically the base cabinets are 720mm high and the traditional bookcase is 1500+mm. however, because they are made to measure we can adjust them to suit your alcove
What materials are your alcove cupboards made from?
For painted units, we usually use a hardwood called American poplar for the doors & trim , large panels are generally premium grade mdf or a hardwood ply,
We also have the option of clear finished timber like oak
What colours are available?
Our standard colour palette is the Farrow & ball range, 132 colours to choose from, Alternatively we can have any colour made if we have a swatch to match
I want to incorporate my TV, is this something we can do?
Yes, we have various options available for tv’s and cable management. We have a media shelf option for base cabinets, this gives a place for games consoles/set top boxes etc.
The actual tv- we can leave a space for a tv in our upper units. Various options available that can de discussed at the initial visit
How many door styles are available?
We currently have 8 door styles available
Are your units made to measure?
Yes totally bespoke, made specifically to your alcove
What finish are the alcove units
All our furniture goes to be spray finished before installation.
We use a hard waring pigmented laquer specially designed for furniture industry
can you integrate lighting into our alcoves?
Yes, our traditional alcove units can easily be integrated with lighting.
The modern chunky shelves can have lights incorporated we would just need to look at cable run options
How long does installation take?
We manufacture and paint 90% of the job before it leaves out workshop, just leaving the actual installation. A typical alcove installation takes 1-2 days
Does your Quote include installation?
Yes, we include installation and vat in the costings to give a ‘’all in’’ price.
if you would like a supply only price we would be happy to oblige, just let the designer know on the initial visit
How thick are your doors?
Our standard door thickness is 27mm, however, depending on the spec we also do 22mm for one of our profiles
Will you make the fitted furniture on-site?
NO. from our detailed measurements we plan to make 90% in our workshop, we do this to reduce noise, mess and inconvenience to you. We only need to be onsite for the installation