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Blog style articles covering the design and building of fitted furniture with an emphasis on using the Fortschritt Bespoke Cabinetry service

Utility cupboards

Utility cupboards are a prime candidate for bespoke cabinetry: a utility often has many pipes to work around the pipes and services in a utility look a mess storage for cleaning products is essential in a utility At start of installation the right side panel is cut to allow for the sub stack and pipes Left side panel cut for pipe access Utility cupboard complete and fitted flush to the wall Tips for designing utility cupboards For floor standing cupboards select ‘kitchen style legs’ and the standard for kitchen/utilties is 150mm.

DIY built-in furniture from cad to cam

Many customers use SketchUp and we can interpret the drawings into our system

Painting and varnishing self built wardrobes

Wardrobes present a large area to paint so you need ways to minimise the task and make it efficient.

Fitted wardrobes under a sloping ceiling

A sloping ceiling is a classic example of the need for bespoke cabinetry. We outline tips to best use the space under a sloping ceiling.

Bedroom wardrobe built around chimney breast

Wardrobes in older houses often need to work around a chimney breast