Preparing Your Living Room for Christmas Entertaining
Making Christmas Feel Effortless Christmas has a way of bringing everyone together. The living room becomes the heart of the home. It’s where guests gather, presents pile up, and everything from slow mornings to late-night celebrations happens. A well-prepared living room makes a huge difference to how relaxed the season feels. It’s not about decorating […]
Choosing the Perfect Colour for Fitted Furniture
Why Colour Matters More Than You Think Choosing a colour for fitted furniture isn’t simply a matter of picking something you like. The right shade can change the feel of a room, influence the sense of space, and tie the whole design together. The wrong shade can fight with wall colours, clash with flooring, or […]
The Benefits of Hand-Painted Furniture
Why Painted Furniture Still Leads the Way At Leechcroft Carpentry, we’ve always preferred the look and feel of painted furniture, especially when using the Farrow and Ball range. Their paint colours have a depth and richness that work beautifully on bespoke fitted cabinetry, and they instantly lift a space. But the advantage of painted furniture […]
Outdoor Carpentry Ideas for Year-Round Entertaining
Rethinking the Modern Garden Entertaining outdoors has evolved far beyond the occasional summer barbecue. Well-designed outdoor carpentry can completely change the way a garden is used, creating defined areas for dining, relaxing and socialising throughout the seasons. From multi-level decking to fully equipped outdoor kitchens, bespoke joinery brings structure, character and lasting quality to any […]
Built-In vs Freestanding Furniture, Which Is Right for Your Home?
Understanding the Difference Choosing between built-in and freestanding furniture is one of the first decisions many homeowners face when planning new interiors. Both have their advantages, and the right choice depends on the space, style and how you want to use it. Built-in furniture offers a seamless, made-to-measure finish that makes the most of every […]
Sourcing High-Quality Materials for Bespoke Carpentry Projects
Why Material Choice Matters In bespoke carpentry, the choice of material is every bit as important as the design itself. The wood or surface you select will influence not only how something looks on the day it is installed, but how it feels to live with and how it ages over time. From bespoke fitted […]
