Working between The Old Dairy, deep in the Kent countryside and at The Printhouse in the heart of East London, Milkwood is a small but perfectly formed company of highly skilled cabinet makers, finishers and fitters serving London and the South East. We've been designing and handcrafting bespoke furniture for homes across London, Kent and beyond since 2000.
In early 2019 we opened a second workshop at The Printhouse in Dalston, East London. Our sister workshop, Milkwood London, now serves the capital with beautifully designed and perfectly built, fitted furniture. We hand make every piece of individual bespoke fitted furniture to the highest possible standards.
Carefully sourcing and matching the materials we use, to completing everything from the initial design sketches, to spray finishing by our expert craftsmen. Even though we still give ourselves splinters from time to time, we're proud to preserve the legacy of traditional furniture makers, using our hands to create beautiful bespoke furniture that's perfect for you.
In early 2019 we opened a second workshop at The Printhouse in Dalston, East London. Our sister workshop, Milkwood London, now serves the capital with beautifully designed and perfectly built, fitted furniture. We hand make every piece of individual bespoke fitted furniture to the highest possible standards.
Carefully sourcing and matching the materials we use, to completing everything from the initial design sketches, to spray finishing by our expert craftsmen. Even though we still give ourselves splinters from time to time, we're proud to preserve the legacy of traditional furniture makers, using our hands to create beautiful bespoke furniture that's perfect for you.
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Milkwood started out as Woodgate Design - after my family name - when I set the business up in 2000 after first studying Sculpture & then Furniture Design at the old London College of Furniture. My first joinery workshop was on Southgate Road in Islington, London. Eventually I outgrew it and we moved to Kent to a much bigger workshop in an old dairy building on a farm surrounded by woodland.
We will visit you at home and listen carefully to you so that we understand exactly what your needs from the furniture are. We'll make suggestions on ways to achieve what you want. We'll show you samples of finishes, cabinet door styles and trim details, furniture fitments - anything you want to see first.
Trees and forests are at the heart of what we do at Milkwood. Since we began handmaking bespoke furniture in 2000, we have consistently looked for ways to offer a truly sustainable product. Our work is built to last, using timber from certified sources, made in our workshops powered with 75% renewable energy.
If you find that space is at a premium in your home, bespoke alcove furniture offers a beautiful solution. Fitted alcove furniture can totally change the way you use your living space, helping to maximise the potential of every room. Our alcove cabinets are made to measure and come in a variety of styles and formats - as stand alone units or combined with bookcases or floating shelves fitted above.
Our fitted wardrobes aren't like any others. Handmade in our Kent or London workshop, every Milkwood wardrobe is unique, tailored specifically to your tastes and built to suit your individual needs, making your home as individual as you are. Whatever your requirements, our expert craftsmen will build a bespoke wardrobe that will exceed your expectations.
Reviews (10)
Amanda Gabbitas
Jun 26, 2021
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I am so thrilled with the bookcase and linen cupboard which Richard has made for my home. As well as being extremely professional he was a delight to work with; he listened to what I wanted and we worked closely on the design of the bookcase fine -tuning the specifications until they felt just right. The quality of his work is exceptional.
S. Tfanish
May 16, 2021
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I commissioned Milkwood to build me a home office. We decided on oak for the desk, bookcase and display cabinet. Despite the problems of Covid every detail was discussed and checked by email. The result is fantastic, the workmanship excellent. I had to wait as Richard is so busy but certainly worth the wait. Would highly recommend Milkwood
Amelia Tan
Apr 04, 2021
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Richard did an excellent job with designing, manufacturing and fitting the desk and shelves for our home office. He was thoughtful, consultative and insightful. The quality of the materials used is outstanding and the home office looks fantastic. And I am particularly pleased that as part of the project, Milkwood Furniture has now planted 31 trees in a reforestation project through Mossy Earth.
Rachel Wisson
Mar 16, 2021
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Carla
Dec 10, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
We recently asked Milkwood Furniture to make us some bespoke doors for our fitted wardrobes. We are very impressed with the final outcome, the doors look fab and just what we had hoped for. Richard was meticulous throughout, and kept us informed every step of the way. We would thoroughly recommend!
We recently asked Milkwood Furniture to make us some bespoke doors for our fitted wardrobes. We are very impressed with the final outcome, the doors look fab and just what we had hoped for. Richard was meticulous throughout, and kept us informed every step of the way. We would thoroughly recommend!
Kate Pocock
May 10, 2020
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Robert Stansfield
Nov 20, 2019
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We were incredibly impressed with Milkwood Furniture. Everything from the initial design and quote to the installation of the final product was exceptionally professional. Real care was taken with understanding our requirements and setting out our different options. The work was done on time, on budget and to a very high standard. We couldn't recommend Milkwood highly enough for high quality, bespoke furniture at a very reasonable price.
Mary Fenton
May 03, 2019
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From initial consultation to the final installation of our furniture we have been satisfied in every way. Richard took great care to understand our concept and helped in developing the final design. His work was meticulous throughout and this shows in the fit and detail of the furniture. Richard was always courteous, considerate and punctual and it was pleasure dealing with him.
Sue Rowe
Oct 25, 2017
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Zoe Sullivan
Jul 07, 2017
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I've really enjoyed dealing with Richard from Milkwood Furniture. We've had good and helpful communication about the work we wanted to have done. He's been great at suggesting creative solutions to a specific joinery project and the final piece is beautifully finished. We couldn't be happier and are already planning our next project with him!
