Interior focus
NeJ Stevenson
Tailor Made:
How To
Commission
Bespoke Furniture
For The Home
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EJ Stevenson Ltd is one of the UK’s
most highly regarded bespoke furniture
manufacturers. Neil Stevenson established
the company in 1984 and has grown
the business to become one of the most
respected companies in its field, providing design solutions
for fine quality, bespoke furniture and fitted interiors. In
2003 Neil was granted a Royal Warrant as Cabinetmaker to
Her Majesty The Queen, for delivering an outstanding service
to the Royal Household.
First things first…
Specifying and designing furniture should be a wonderful
process, one that allows you to push the boundaries of
the norm and own something entirely individual. First,
you should identify where, who for and why this piece is
required. Which room would benefit from a bespoke piece –
does a standard double bed fit awkwardly into the bedroom?
Are low ceilings in the kitchen proving challenging for unit
space? Does the homeowner own an expensive collection of
books in need of a shelf to stand upon?
Exclusively for Design Buy Build, Neil Stevenson provides a
guide on commissioning unique, bespoke furniture to suit
your build.
Once the functionality of this furniture has been established,
there is now a number of fundamental points to consider.
When dressing the home, customising and adjusting
furniture can prove an effective way to not only personalise
your property, but also to make great use of available space,
complimenting each rooms shape and size.
However, for truly tailored and unique design, commissioning
pieces of furniture will not only provide a bespoke, luxury
item but it is also a great investment.
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Hire your designer
Take your time in researching, visiting and scoping out a
number of designers. Find a designer who has produced
previous pieces similar to the style you are interested in, and
one that you can trust.
Brief
Be clear in your brief. The clearer you are about what you
want (or what you don’t want) the easier the design process
will be for both you and the designer. It is part of the
designer’s role to interrogate your brief, as quite often what
is perceived as essential is not in fact what is really needed.