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Cocktail Bar Following a year of drinking at home as bars and restaurants closed across the UK, the popularity of the home bar and cocktail cabinet has risen significantly as…

There are many advantages of choosing fitted furniture over freestanding furniture, with one of the most underrated being the opportunity to create something truly unique. Bespoke fitted furniture in your…

How have kitchens evolved over the past 20 years? They have proven that now more than ever, they are an integral part of the home. No longer dedicated to just…

The Beauty of Veneer How can I stand out from the competition We know that interior designers are always pushing boundaries and exploring new possibilities with creativity. As Cabinet makers…

The Beauty of Veneer The Beauty of Veneer It is often misconstrued that veneer plays secondary to solid timber in bespoke furniture. There is no doubt solid timber has a…

History Many trees have an incredible heritage dating back thousands of years but none more so than the Cedar of Lebanon. It is a tree that is referenced in many…

We have begun the year entering another lockdown but despite that, the team at Ashton are really looking forward to the exciting projects we have ahead for 2021. Last week…

What does a production plan consist of It’s true of anything that needs to happen to a high standard and by a specified date then there must be clear plans…

Developing Design Ideas Interior design is something that takes skill, experience, imagination and the ability to visualise what the client wants. Fine furniture making is about having the expertise and…

The cabinet maker is one of the oldest professions in the UK and there is evidence of this dating back to the 16th century. To understand what being a cabinet…

When choosing to commission fine furniture, it’s not just about function or the space for which it is intended, substrate choice can also play a big part. With so many…

The weather has cooled, and our thoughts turn to cosy nights in our living rooms warming by the fire. The traditional log burner has always been a focal point of…

At Ashton Bespoke we commit ourselves completely to all our projects but when they have multiple elements to consider and in addition the installation is overseas, then our team really…

In July as part of his measures to boost the economy, Boris Johnson announced changes to the current planning laws which came into effect last month. The overhaul to the…

The quintessential English village with its pub and village green, chocolate box houses, a peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With the way we work…

There is a marked difference between off the shelf solutions and bespoke furniture not just in the terms of construction but how they are costed. When you are making the…

The Brief We were asked by a client to build a cabinet for a home cinema in a property in Ibiza last year. The client wanted to be able to…

Once the August bank holiday is over many of us feel the urge to organise and nest before the autumn is upon us. With children finally returning to school after…

What is sustainability We hear this word in every sphere of life now, it is no longer a fringe green idea that is a hard sell. The world has woken…

We take pride in creating excellence through the craftsmanship of our fine furniture, but our continual focus on the market and shifting trends also helps us understand client tastes. As…

A room for calm Every room of the house has very different functionality, food and social occasions for the kitchen, entertainment and comfort in the living room and our bedrooms…

What is our customers journey? As bespoke kitchen makers, if we understand how and why our customers choose us then we are better placed to meet their needs. Why do…

Let’s be honest, a lot of the last few months has not been easy but there have been some real positives that have come out of lockdown. We’ve rediscovered our…

Bespoke high end looks What makes a piece of furniture bespoke? How does it differ from factory produced furniture? It’s not just the unique essence of the furniture of course…

All about the finish You’ve spent hours in the design process and lovingly handcrafted the joints of your piece of furniture but ultimately sometimes the clients look no further than…

UV colour change issues The client has chosen the right substrate for their project and then after installation they are unhappy because down the line the colour has altered. As…

Cabinet Making Heritage We love a challenge at Ashton Bespoke and sometimes our client’s briefs drive us to evolve and find innovative solutions. We have a highly skilled team of craftsmen at…

The Customer Journey  In order to deliver on our client’s aspirations, we must take the time to understand them. Our clients come to us in several different ways, either directly as a homeowner or as…

The importance of your brand We want to really convey something special in our work and for our name to be synonymous with quality and tradition. So, what is in…

South Downs National Park At Ashton it’s not just about our furniture, we believe in our location too. Based in the Hampshire village of South Harting, we were fortunate to…

Life under lockdown Social distancing, shielding,  self isolation; all words that regrettably have entered our daily vocabulary. The word social has always been positive, associated with the parties and events that punctuate…

Ashton Bespoke – British bespoke furniture maker launches – Graham’s story We are pleased and proud to launch Ashton Bespoke. The new name in luxury interiors but with a heritage…