The Art of Design Issue 40 2019 | Page 22

22 HELPFUL TIPS WHEN SOURCING & ESTIMATING FOR BESPOKE FURNITURE Nowadays, the possibilities and the design of various furniture pieces and furnishings are endless. The advantage of this is that the cost is already determined, and you are able to compare the product choices and make the decision based on the purpose and quality of the furniture. Though these are readily available, some furniture is best when it is designed and manufactured to your exact specifications. So where can you save and where you can see the what value does it bring when it comes to decisions for specialised joinery services? • Always appreciate the detailed quotes Explore the different finishes of the If you are looking to implement your – as that can instantly tell you what it is ironmongery – if you are not keen on ideas, feel free to contact us, forward included in the package and provide you silver hanging rail, you can have it in your specifications, drawings and we will with stress free process. It is also a hint graphite grey or powder coated to your provide you with no obligation estimate. By that the cabinet maker understood your desired color. supporting a small growing business, you are require¬ments and has thought of all • This can enhance the overall look of supporting a chain of other small business the elements of the joinery, even though your furniture and you may be surprised who depend on our services as well. you might not have. that the price difference may be just a couple pounds than of the standard • Swap for alternative material – there are silver. so many varieties of wood, melamine and MDF on the market, should your • Let there be a light – LED strip under material choices exceed the budget, ask shelves, in open parts, LED everywhere – the cabinet maker for an alternative to this decorative feature inte-grated within what you have chosen. They possess the furniture – it is very practical – it the knowledge and most likely have has almost become a standard when better trade prices. Most of suppliers supplying and fitting the joinery and the Our workshop is based in Tottenham, also pro-vide FSC approved materials good news is that it is now affordable London and can be or other eco friendly options which (in the example of the full tall wardrobe contacted via the allowed for the new design processes with shelves and hanging part – the cost details below: and the recycling options to meet the only represents 3% of the total cost, [email protected]; environmental standards. excluding labour). +44 (0) 1753 478 963; www.benca.co.uk; Instagram: bencajoinery