English oak
Warm, strong and characterful. Our first choice for frames, staircases and kitchens.
Timbers we trust.
We choose each species for the job it will do and the room it will live in, then finish it to be touched.
Six species, chosen with care.
Swatches are approximate. Come to the workshop and we will lay real boards on the bench for you.
American walnut
Deep chocolate tones and a fine grain, ideal for tables, desks and libraries.
European ash
Pale, straight and tough. Perfect for light kitchens and curved work.
Sapele
A stable, ribbon-striped hardwood. Excellent for doors, windows and joinery that faces the weather.
Douglas fir
Straight, strong softwood for beams, frames and rustic staircases.
Tulipwood
A calm, even timber that takes paint beautifully. Our choice for painted cabinetry.
Certified, local where we can, and seasoned.
We buy from certified sawmills in the UK and Europe, and we season boards in our own store before they reach the bench. Timber that has had time to settle makes joinery that stays put.
Where we can, we buy by the tree so every door in a room comes from the same log.
Finished to be touched.
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Hard-wax oil
A durable, breathable finish that deepens the grain and can be spot-repaired.
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Natural oil and wax
Soft, traditional and beautiful on furniture. Easy to refresh at home.
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Hand-painted and sprayed
A smooth, tough painted finish in any colour, applied in our spray room.
Have a room in mind?
Send us a few lines and a photograph. We will arrange a visit and talk it through, with no obligation.