When David contacted me in early 2023, he was looking to transform his upstairs home office in Epping, Essex. Like many of us, his working-from-home setup had evolved organically, with stacks of books on the floor and a growing need for more structure. But David had a vision that went beyond tidying up. A lifelong … Read more

In 2016, we were commissioned by the urban design and architecture firm Publica to create a bespoke shelving solution for their London studio. The brief was simple but ambitious: a functional and adaptable shelving system that could support the evolving needs of a busy practice, without compromising the refined and thoughtful aesthetic that defines Publica’s … Read more

One of the most rewarding projects we’ve worked on recently was for Kate, a London-based client who needed a better way to organise and define her small living room. With limited square footage and multiple overlapping functions – from reading to storage to display – Kate’s brief was clear: she needed something elegant, unobtrusive, and … Read more

When Hannah got in touch about adding a wall of shelves to her home in Finchley, North London, the brief was clear: clean lines, real flexibility, and plenty of space for displaying books. The result was a crisp, beautifully proportioned set of custom shelves, anchored on Elfa twin slot components but using superior board materials … Read more

Some projects come together so beautifully they seem to echo the spirit of an era. In 2023, I had the pleasure of designing, supplying, and installing a bespoke shelving system for Charlie Langdell, whose brief combined clarity of purpose with a real eye for visual harmony. The final result? A stunning example of the “vinyl … Read more

One of our most striking recent projects involved the design and installation of a shelving system either side of a fireplace in a beautifully preserved 1930s home. The client wanted a solution that was both functional and characterful – something that would offer proper storage while complementing the architectural feel of the house. Prive in … Read more

We recently designed, supplied, and installed a bespoke shelving system for Mark, a London-based fine art lecturer and ceramics collector. Mark needed a space that would function as both a working resource and a display wall – somewhere to store books, arrange teaching materials, and highlight his growing collection of ceramics. The result was a … Read more

In 2022, I designed, supplied, and installed a custom L-shaped melamine shelving unit for Erica, aimed at maximizing available storage space in her kitchen for essential food storage. The project, valued at £1200, combined the versatility of Elfa’s Sparring metalwork with custom-made white-faced and edged moisture-resistant MDF boards. This storage solution showcases how combining high-quality … Read more

In 2021, we had the pleasure of working with Jocelyn on a bespoke storage and shelving project that combined utility with real beauty. The goal was to create an elegant, functional shelving system for her books, while also introducing a warmth and richness that made the space feel personal and enduring. The final design centred … Read more