3 reasons bespoke is unequalled

3 reasons bespoke is unequalled 

“made for a particular customer or user” 

Bespoke means the product is made completely to your specification, requirements, desires and needs. It means you are the sole focus of that object. Not marketability. Not how many can be made cost effectively. Not how much the designer likes it. It is what you want. And that’s a good thing. Unless you have awful taste.  

Furniture is a personal thing. They are objects that encapsulate elements of your character and personality. Expressions of your outlook and philosophies on life. Intentions on how you want to live and wish to spend your time. Extensions of your individual or collaborative style. Everyone has different priorities and desires when it comes to furniture. Why not tick as many of them as possible? 

Fitted Furniture 

One of the most obvious but no less important positives of bespoke is fitted furniture. Fitted furniture means every inch of your space can be utilised. No home is the same as the other. Floor plans can be full of small alcoves and unique spaces. It can be tough to unlock their full potential. Typical examples of this are;  

• Alcoves either side of a fireplace.  
• Floor space below a bay window.   
• Small third bedroom you want as an office. 

If you have high ceilings and lots of space, any large wall can be a daunting task to fill to its greatest potential. Most importantly, to your exceedingly high standards. If we use the examples above for instance. Fireplace alcove could house bespoke fitted low-level cupboards from wall to wall. They could be colour matched to the existing wall colour or painted to compliment artwork hung above by a local artist you are fond of. Perhaps completely fitted isn’t your cup of tea and you wanted to add a bit of drama to these alcoves. A tall cabinet or display unit could sit in each alcove 50mm from each wall. Your maximising the potential of the space by making to measure without compromising on style or luxury.  

Similarly, Bay windows love to give your room an interesting trapezoid shape that you are just not going to fill with a product off the shelf. However, a bespoke window seat with concealed storage could be a terrific addition. Maybe a light, refined bench at exactly the right height and length. A cover for the radiator that sits below. Or even a focal point for the room which can radiate beneath natural light. 

Bespoke opens a world of possibility. Window shopping now becomes a free and inventive experience rather than shackled by the constraints of standard. 

Colour Matching 

Another important aspect of Bespoke and a point we touched on earlier is Colour. I have posted previously about painted finishes and the many ways they can be deployed. There are many companies out there who do offer a vast array of finishes and colours for furniture products, which is great. A full bespoke service can further than that.  

Firstly, A bespoke cabinet can be any colour you so desire. It should also possess any other properties of the paint you prefer, such as sheen, and top coat surface. For instance sometimes the grain texture needs to show through paint, other times it’s a completely flat finish with gloss layer. On other occassions pieces are completely hand painted with visible brush strokes. It is all personal preference. Products which have a bias towards heritage and historical accuracy like ours are mostly hand painted. 

Why you want a colour is personal choice and doesn’t need to be dictated to you. What objects in your space do you want compliment or accent. Do you relax in the space, chill, work hard or do you want it to be cosy and warm. Is there precious artwork in your home that needs elevating. Bespoke lets you decide. 

Wood finishes are extremely popular at the minute, (Not that other peoples opinions should sway you). Reconditioning old pieces or building on an existing collection is gaining momentum. This is because old furniture was made better out of stronger materials. Bespoke will make it easy for you to carry on the themes of classic pieces you already have. Wood species and finish can be matched. Bespoke means you can have the look, feel and quality of your existing furniture with a new deliberate design for a particular function. Even though your bespoke product might look a hundred years old, it will be made to last two hundred years starting from day one.  

Specialist input 

Bespoke means that whatever decision you ultimately make, your set of criteria will be looked at by industry experts. A bespoke manufacturer will have seen everything. And if they havent, they’ll know a specialist who has. To provide the service of a bespoke, a manufacturer needs to have a network of specialist makers and designers who are passionate and know their trade inside out. Bespoke requires the breadth and depth of a trade. Not everyone can offer a bespoke service. 

Of course, not everyone will instantly know what they want. Thye might have ideals. Maybe a colour scheme or even an inspirational image to aspire to. Often a budget. A designer reduces time wasted and cracks the whip. Well, they can lead you down a path showing you the sights and possibilities, let you smell the roses. The can show you what has worked in the past and suggest solutions to problems your facing.  

Bespoke is a gift to yourself. Many believe that bespoke is simply a waste of money, but if you have a strong desire to possess luxurious, stylish and highly practical interiors, it’s a false economy not to go bespoke.