Fitted wardrobesand bespoke furniturein Exeter
Storage built to fit the space exactly: alcoves, sloping ceilings, under the stairs and those awkward corners off-the-shelf furniture never fills. Made to measure by a qualified carpenter.
Backed by our 12-month workmanship guarantee
City & Guilds Level 3
Plus a Diploma in Site Carpentry
£2m public liability
Insured while we work
12-month guarantee
On all our workmanship
One point of contact
Small team, trusted regular trades
Bespoke Furniture & Wardrobes
Furniture made for your room, not a showroom
Bespoke furniture is built to the exact size of your space, rather than chosen from standard sizes. That includes fitted and built-in wardrobes, alcove cupboards and shelving, under-stairs storage, window seats, media walls and storage under sloping ceilings.
It's for homeowners in Exeter and across Devon who want to make better use of a room. That might be a bedroom with no room for a freestanding wardrobe, a loft conversion with low eaves, alcoves beside a chimney breast, or a hallway that needs somewhere for coats and shoes.
People usually want it when storage has run out, after a renovation or loft conversion, or when freestanding furniture leaves gaps, wastes space or doesn't suit the room.
Built-in furniture is fixed to your walls, floors and ceilings, and in most homes those aren't perfectly straight or level. It needs a carpenter to scribe it to the room so there are no gaps and the doors hang true. Done well, it looks like it has always been there.
Why it matters
Why storage that doesn't fit costs you
Freestanding furniture rarely fits the room it's in. It leaves gaps at the sides and top that collect dust, wastes the space in alcoves and eaves, and often doesn't hold what you need. The result is clutter, and rooms that feel smaller than they are.
Poorly fitted built-ins are just as frustrating: visible gaps where the unit meets the wall, doors that don't line up, and shelves that sag because they're too long or too thin for what's on them.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Measuring for flat-pack and discovering the walls and ceiling aren't square.
- Using shelves that are too long or too thin for the weight they'll carry.
- Forgetting about skirting, sockets and radiators when planning the layout.
- Choosing a finish that doesn't suit the room or wears quickly.
- Leaving the dead space in eaves and under stairs unused.
Our process
How your bespoke furniture & wardrobes job runs.
- Step 1
Site visit
Jake comes out, sees the job in person and talks through what you want, what's possible and anything that could affect the work.
- Step 2
Individual quote
Every job is different, so it's priced individually. Access, location and the layout and contents of your home all play a part, so you get an accurate quote rather than a guess.
- Step 3
Deposit and booking
A deposit secures your booking. The amount depends on the size and scale of the job.
- Step 4
The work
Our small team carries out the work, coordinating any trusted trades needed. Longer jobs use stage payments as the work progresses.
- Step 5
Completion and guarantee
We finish, check the work with you and hand over. Invoices are sent online and paid by bank transfer, and all our workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months.
What you get
The difference it makes.
Every millimetre used
Built to fit the full height and width of the space, including sloping ceilings and awkward corners.
No gaps
Scribed to uneven walls, floors and ceilings so the furniture looks built-in, not pushed against the wall.
Designed for what you store
Hanging rails, shelves and drawers are planned around what you need to keep, not a standard layout.
Strong and stable
Properly fixed and sized, so shelves don't sag and doors keep hanging straight.
12-month guarantee
All our work comes with a 12-month workmanship guarantee. Materials supplied by the client are not covered.
Priced individually
Every piece is different, so we price each one individually after seeing the space in person.
Why JCK
Who'll be doing the work.
JCK Carpentry & Building is run by Jake Killen, a City & Guilds Level 3 qualified carpenter with a Diploma in Site Carpentry. Jake started an apprenticeship straight from school, spending three years on loft conversions, and went self-employed as soon as he qualified. He has since worked as a carpenter in Australia, fitted kitchens, built timber frame houses and worked as a groundworker with a house building company, alongside nearly every other trade on site.
That breadth is why your bespoke furniture & wardrobes project is in good hands. Jake understands how carpentry fits with groundworks, bricklaying, plumbing, electrics and plastering, so he can plan the work in the right order and spot problems before they become expensive.
Jake works with a small team of carpenters and a regular, trusted network of plumbers, electricians, plasterers and decorators. He uses the same subcontractors wherever possible, so the people in your home know each other's work and standards. You have one point of contact from the first site visit to the finished job.
Every job is priced individually after we've seen it in person, insured with £2 million public liability cover, and backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee. We work across Exeter, Exmouth, Dawlish, Cullompton, Tiverton, Crediton, Teignmouth, Silverton and Honiton, Monday to Saturday.
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Bespoke furniture in detail
Here are the pieces we're asked for most, and the materials and methods behind them.
Fitted wardrobes
Floor-to-ceiling wardrobes with hinged or sliding doors, hanging rails, shelving and drawers. They can fill a whole wall, an alcove, or the space beside a chimney breast, and are scribed to the walls and ceiling for a built-in finish.
Eaves and loft storage
Sloping ceilings in loft conversions and upstairs rooms often leave unusable space. Eaves cupboards, drawers and angled wardrobes turn it into storage without taking floor space from the room.
Alcoves, under-stairs and hallways
Alcove cupboards with shelving above, pull-out under-stairs storage, boot and coat storage in hallways, window seats with storage underneath, and media walls for the living room.
Materials and finishes
MDF is popular for painted furniture because it's stable and takes a smooth finish. Birch ply and veneered boards suit a natural look, while solid timber such as oak can be used for tops, shelves and frames. We'll help you choose what suits the room and how you'll use it.
How it's fitted
Carcasses are fixed securely to the structure, then scribed to walls, floors and ceilings. Doors are hung and adjusted to line up, and finishing trim hides any fixings so the piece looks part of the room.
Doors and handles
Hinged doors suit most rooms and give full access to the inside. Sliding doors save space where there's no room for doors to swing open. Handles, knobs or push-to-open fittings change the look completely, so it's worth choosing them with the room in mind.
Internal layout
The inside is planned around what you store: long and short hanging, shelves for folded clothes, drawers, shoe storage and space for bulky items. Getting the layout right is what makes a fitted wardrobe more useful than a freestanding one.
Built as part of a bigger job
If you're having a loft conversion, extension or renovation, planning the furniture at the same time means the wiring, lighting and structure can be arranged around it.
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Good to know
Bespoke Furniture & Wardrobes questions, answered.
Can't see your question? Call Jake on 07487 872620 or send an enquiry.
Can you build wardrobes under a sloping ceiling?
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Yes. Eaves and sloping ceilings are exactly where bespoke furniture makes the biggest difference.
Can I choose the paint colour?
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Yes. Talk to us at the site visit about the finish you want and we'll explain the options.
Can you fit around radiators and sockets?
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Yes. We plan the design around them, and our trusted electricians can move sockets if needed.
Do you build furniture for new loft conversions?
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Yes. We can build storage as part of a loft conversion or add it later.
Do you work outside Exeter?
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Yes. We work across Exeter, Exmouth, Dawlish, Cullompton, Tiverton, Crediton, Teignmouth, Silverton and Honiton.
How much does bespoke furniture & wardrobes cost?
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Every job is different, so we price each one individually after seeing it in person. Things like access, location and the layout of your home all play a part, so we'd rather give you an accurate quote than a guess.
How long will the job take?
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It depends on the scope of the work, access and how much needs moving in the property. We'll talk through the likely timescale when we visit and price the job.
Is the work guaranteed?
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Yes. All our work comes with a 12-month workmanship guarantee. Any materials or fixtures supplied by the client are not covered under this guarantee.
How do payments work?
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We take a deposit to secure your booking, with stage payments on larger projects. All invoices are sent online and paid by bank transfer.
Are you insured?
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Yes. We hold £2 million public liability insurance.
What if my job is urgent?
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Call Jake directly on 07487 872620 (Mon–Sat, 7:30am–7:30pm) and he'll tell you honestly what he can do and when.
Make every awkward corner useful
Tell us about the space. Jake will measure up in person and give you an accurate quote.
Next step
Ready to talk about
your project?
Get in touch to arrange a free site visit and quote. Jake comes out, sees the job in person and gives you an accurate price, not a guess.
Prefer to talk? Call Jake07487 872620Mon–Sat, 7:30am–7:30pm