People commission furniture for all sorts of reasons. Some because they cannot find what they want in the High Street, others because they want to invest in an individual piece that will be passed down the generations. Maybe you want to commemorate a big event, or perhaps it's simply the pleasure of owning something that is both well-made and unique. And it's not the prohibitively expensive route that many imagine.

Click on image	The commissioning process is simple, and the initial meeting costs nothing. At this stage, I try to gather as much information about the project as possible, the size of the piece, its context, the look, feel and finish. Depending on the nature of the project, I'll either give an outline proposal and costing on the spot, or come back in a few days.
The outcome of the design process is a scale drawing with accurate dimensions. Also, I normally provide a rendered image which gives a clear idea of how the final piece will look.	Click on image
Click on image	During the making period, I'm always happy for (indeed positively encourage) clients to come to the workshop to see how things are progressing. Visits can be arranged for the evening if that's more convenient - or you might like to combine it with a weekend exploring the area.