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Since starting MW Creative Carpentry in 2010, my aim has been to create furniture that will change the way a client uses their home and benefit their way of living. Coming from a creative engineering background, I love to create furniture that is functional as well as being aesthetically pleasing - more so when a tricky space needs some clever engineering to make it work!

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13 October 2019

Martin designed, built and fitted custom under stairs units including drawers and shelves on runners, a custom made retractable clothes hanging pole and shoe storage. How work was to a very high standard and I will definitely look to use his services again in future. Great value for money and someone who takes care in his craft. More...

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10 August 2019

Martin recently completed the design and build of a large TV unit and built-in wardrobe. From start to finish, I found Martin to be professional, meticulous and really user-friendly. He completed the job on time, to a high standard and each day left my flat clean and tidy. I would recommend him to anyone looking for high-quality craftsmanship, and am already thinking about the next project to work together on! More...

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10 August 2019

After seeing the high quality of Martins work at the graze offices in Richmond, I asked him to quote for a TV wall unit that my wife and I wanted for our front room. From the outset Martin was very professional with his approach, offering us lots of options and advice on the best design to suit our home and needs. The full set of drawings he produced were great and really gave us clarity of what the finished unit would look like once installed. He was very responsive to emails and kept us informed on the progress of the project at all times. When installing he was incredibly organised and kept the space he was working in tidy at the end on each day so as to not interfere with our daily life.I wouldn’t hesitate to use Martin again, I have also recommended him to friends and family. Thanks for your work Martin More...

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31 March 2019

“Martin of MW Creative Carpentry designed and built a bespoke kitchen in our newly extended Edwardian house. Martin’s work was of the finest craftsmanship, meticulous and superbly executed. The result was beautiful and highly practical. Martin is a clever craftsman who combines skill with a keen ear and eye to clients’ needs: his natural and easeful manner make him a sympathetic colleague in working with on projects.” More...

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1 March 2019

Many thanks for a superb job in making our 'bespoke' home office computer station. That fact you matched the existing oak furniture perfectly, is testimonial to your skills.

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1 March 2019

After seeing the high quality of Martins work at the graze offices in Richmond, I asked him to quote for a TV wall unit that my wife and I wanted for our front room. From the outset Martin was very professional with his approach, offering us lots of options and advice on the best design to suit our home and needs. The full set of drawings he produced were great and really gave us clarity of what the finished unit would look like once installed. He was very responsive to emails and kept us informed on the progress of the project at all times. When installing he was incredibly organised and kept the space he was working in tidy and sexy at the end on each day so as to not interfere with our daily life.I wouldn’t hesitate to use Martin again, I have also recommended him to friends and family. Thanks for your work Martin More...

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10 December 2018

Excellent service, great quality, nice guy can't rate Martin enough

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10 December 2018

I had a tv unit built for speakers, amp and all electrical kit as well as a shelving partition wall, that Martin copied from a google image I showed him. He is extremely thorough and the quality of the work was superb. I can't recommend him highly enough. More...

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10 December 2018

Martin was brilliant, totally professional, really conscientious and courteous and above all, we love the shelves!They have totally transformed our living room and have been really excellently put together. FlawlessThanks

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1 December 2018

We had a brilliant experience with Martin, who created a huge shelving structure for our playroom, beautiful alcove shelving and cupboard units for our living room as well as hallway storage and coat hanging cupboards. Throughout the design and installation process Martin was extremely professional, he was great at communicating and making sure that the designs were exactly how we wanted them and the finished product is extremely high quality - we couldn't be happier! He's made the most of the space, has been sensitive to the style of our house, thought creatively about all the details like lighting and under floor ventilation whilst also making extremely robust and beautiful product. Thank you so much Martin! More...

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1 December 2018

We have now commissioned Martin for two pieces of work in our house. Firstly a pair of alcove units and then a large fitted wardrobe. Martin was extremely professional, courteous and flexible in his approach to the work and was extremely collaborative in the design stages. The result was that he has created first class pieces of furniture which exceeded my expectations. They were expensive but worth the cost. More...

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1 December 2018

Martin was recommended to us by our original contact, who was booked up for several months when we contacted him. In hindsight, we are fortunate this was the case, as we would not have met Martin otherwise! From the very beginning, we were impressed by how consultative, polite and considerate he was. His attention to detail during the scoping phase and responsiveness over email was reassuring. He never rushed any stage of the operation and always asked for our confirmation before proceeding.During the installation, he successfully and efficiently adapted to unforeseen circumstances, even improving certain elements on the fly at no extra cost. Additionally, he was always pleasant company during the day and left the house as clean and tidy as possible every night.Last and definitely not least, we have been really impressed by the quality of both his work and the materials used – we are extremely pleased with all the alcove shelves, the shoe cupboard and the coat rack which he created for us. We will definitely call him again for any future work and would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone. More...

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1 December 2018

Martin has designed and installed two storage projects for me and I'm already planning a third. The two rooms he has worked on (my living room and a small bedroom) have been completely transformed. From start to finish Martin is polite, professional and hard working. His workmanship and attention to detail deserve higher than a 5* rating. Martin works with you to ensure that the finished project is exactly what you had hoped for. He is courteous, clean and works quickly. I cannot recommend him highly enough. More...

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1 December 2018

We were looking to get a built-in wardrobe for our weirdly shaped bedroom to maximise the available space. After meeting with a couple of other carpenters / specialist wardrobe builders who didn’t seem to be able to find a suitable and satisfying solution, we were really happy to find Martin, as from the design to the implementation of the project he really listened to our ideas and needs and was committed to responding to them. Martin and his team transformed our bedroom and built a wardrobe that exceeded our expectations, completing the job on time. Martin has an artist's eye for detail and perfection and is a very approachable and nice person. He was also incredibly patient as we went through several design options and very professional and thorough throughout the whole project. Therefore, we didn’t hesitate to ask him back to build another (smaller) built-in wardrobe in our guest room and a shelf unit for our living room. Same result: We were really happy with his work! More...

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1 November 2018

Super happy with Martin’s work as usual. I wanted a pretty bespoke bookcase and a storage unit with integrated wine cellar for my dining area. The level of detail that Marting went through was astonishing, and both units look much better than I imagined (and I had high expectations)! They really add a unique touch to my living room More...

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1 November 2018

Martin did a fantastic job designing, building and installing my new fitted cupboards. Martin was fantastic - he took into account all my preferences and the type of style and build of the property. As a result I have fitted cupboard that are absolutely perfect - I can’t fault anything! Thanks so much Martin - I will definitely be booking you in again soon for more work! More...

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3 October 2018

Martin did a fantastic job designing, building and installing my new fitted cupboards. Martin was fantastic - he took into account all my pretences and the type of style and build of the property. As a result I have fitted cupboard that are absolutely perfect - I can’t fault anything! Thanks so much Martin - I will definitely be booking you in again soon for more work! More...

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9 May 2018

I highly recommend Martin. He has made a few things for me, including a very large freestanding bookcase. He worked closely with the architect and me to ensure the design came to fruition. His design flair, engineering and carpentry expertise and craftsmanship, as well as attention to detail, really made a difference. It's a great piece, which the photos that will follow clearly show. He also made some amazing kitchen doors from reclaimed wood, despite the poor condition of the wooden boards we found online. The result is as good as anything you'll see on Pinterest! Finally he made a lovely handrail for a staircase. I look forward to having the opportunity to commissioning him again. More...

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9 May 2018

I highly recommend Martin. He recently made a few things for me, including a very large freestanding bookcase. He worked closely with the architect and me to ensure the design came to fruition. His design flair, engineering & carpentry expertise and craftsmanship, as well as attention to detail, really made a difference. It's a great piece, which the photos that will follow clearly show. He also made some amazing kitchen doors from reclaimed wood, despite the poor condition of the wooden boards we found online. The result is as good as anything you'll see on Pinterest! Finally he made a lovely handrail for a staircase. I look forward to having the opportunity to commissioning him again. More...

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4 January 2018

Martin was brilliant, totally professional, really conscientious and courteous and above all, we love the shelves!
They have totally transformed our living room and have been really excellently put together.
Flawless
Thanks

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30 November 2017

Martin has completed a number of projects for me and I’m very pleased with how all of them have turned out. He takes tremendous care in his work from the smallest of design details right through to the finish so each piece is bespoke to my needs and style. He has built some really clever, yet aesthetically beautiful storage solutions for me which reflects his true craftsmanship. He is also very willing to work collaboratively with my builder which is an added bonus! More...

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17 July 2017

I am very familiar with Martin's work and was very pleased when he created my fully bespoke entertainment system out of walnut veneer. He maintained a professional and thorough approach from start to finish and his eye to detail clearly shows that he takes immense pride in his work. I appreciate his honesty and experience in his chosen craft and we are currently working together on two bespoke kitchenette designs for a project in The Netherlands. His expertise is greatly appreciated. More...

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12 July 2017

Martin has an eye for detail and ability to deliver a wonderfully crafted piece of furniture. A pleasure to collaborate with.

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31 May 2017

From our rough sketches and a chat Martin produced designs and then fitted two excellent shelving units for alcoves in our living room. He was professional, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. He stained the wood to match existing furniture and fitted them so we are able to remove them easily if required. We were very pleased with the result and I still look at them with pleasure every time I go into the room! More...

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30 April 2017

Martin was recommended to us by our original contact, who was booked up for several months when we contacted him. In hindsight, we are fortunate this was the case, as we would not have met Martin otherwise!

From the very beginning, we were impressed by how consultative, polite and considerate he was. His attention to detail during the scoping phase and responsiveness over email was reassuring. He never rushed any stage of the operation and always asked for our confirmation before proceeding.

During the installation, he successfully and efficiently adapted to unforseen circumstances, even improving certain elements on the fly at no extra cost. Additionally, he was always pleasant company during the day and left the house as clean and tidy as possible every night.

Last and definitely not least, we have been really impressed by the quality of both his work and the materials used - we are extremely pleased with all the alcove shelves, the shoe cupboard and the coat rack which he created for us. We will definitely call him again for any future work and would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone.
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25 April 2017

My wife and I have been very highly impressed with the quality of the furnitures Martin have custom made for us. The wardrobe fitting was simply amazing. Martin a truly very talented professional joiner second to none of the numerous ones we called upon before. We have also tremendously appreciated his responsiveness, his acute attention to details, his dependability and his kindness. We won’t hesitate to warmly recommend him to our friends. I am sure they will thank us for that. We wish him all the best in the development of his business and are confident that he has a bright future laying ahead of him. More...

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22 April 2017

Excellent work by Martin! He built a walk-in wardrobe/ dressing room for me, plus storage units for my kitchen. He proposed a number of ideas, really taking into account what I was looking for. The end result is amazing!

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21 April 2017

I have used MW Creative Carpentry 3 times now and am totally delighted.

All the jobs (fitted cabinets in a bathroom in the eaves of a building, wine rack and cupboard in a utility room out of the reach of a toddler and a bespoke TV cabinet where all the cables, speakers and devices are hidden from view but work perfectly) have been designed, delivered and installed on time and on budget.

Martin is a professional, hardworking, likable and skilled craftsman, a rarity these days I think.
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21 April 2017

We were looking to get a built-in wardrobe for our weirdly shaped bedroom to maximise the available space. After meeting with a couple of other carpenters / specialist wardrobe builders who didn’t seem to be able to find a suitable and satisfying solution, we were really happy to find Martin, as from the design to the implementation of the project he really listened to our ideas and needs and was committed to responding to them. Martin and his team transformed our bedroom and built a wardrobe that exceeded our expectations, completing the job on time.

Martin has an artist's eye for detail and perfection and is a very approachable and nice person. He was also incredibly patient as we went through several design options and very professional and thorough throughout the whole project. Therefore, we didn’t hesitate to ask him back to build another (smaller) built-in wardrobe in our guest room and a shelf unit for our living room. Same result: We were really happy with his work!
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21 April 2017

Martin has designed and installed two storage projects for me and I'm already planning a third.
The two rooms he has worked on (my living room and a small bedroom) have been completely transformed.
From start to finish Martin is polite, professional and hard working.
His workmanship and attention to detail deserve higher than a 5* rating.
Martin works with you to ensure that the finished project is exactly what you had hoped for.
He is courteous, clean and works quickly.
I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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20 April 2017

After seeing the high quality of Martins work at the graze offices in Richmond, I asked him to quote for a TV wall unit that my wife and I wanted for our front room.

From the outset Martin was very professional with his approach, offering us lots of options and advice on the best design to suit our home and needs. The full set of drawings he produced were great and really gave us clarity of what the finished unit would look like once installed.

He was very responsive to emails and kept us informed on the progress of the project at all times. When installing he was incredibly organised and kept the space he was working in tidy at the end on each day so as to not interfere with a our daily life.

I wouldn't hesitate to use Martin again, I have also recommended him to friends and family. Thanks for your work Martin.

Neil Thompson
My Alcove Unit in Kingston Upon Thames - 2013.
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20 April 2017

Martin built a fitted set of wardrobes for us in our bedroom. He was fantastic. He's a really great guy to deal with, very friendly, personable and honest. He's also very diligent and worked hard to understand we wanted during the initial scoping phase and hence the customisations were well thought through. In doing so he gave clear advice on what he thought would be the most appropriate (and not most fee generating) choices for us. The build phase was quick and efficient and he even took time out to help me build a new bed I didn't have the kit to assemble it. The ultimate product is well constructed: a year on and we haven't had any problems and it looks great. Thoroughly recommended. More...

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20 April 2017

Martin has worked on numerous bespoke projects that have brought our brand to life in objects such as coffee tables, fire extinguisher stand/holders and even a beautiful bespoke wooden graze box product that we gift to significant staff leaving the business.

The two most recent projects:

graze reception sign

Martin hand-finished and installed our chunky 40mm Oak 'graze' letters. Martin was instrumental in liaising with the Oak panel manufacturer and CNC cutter to ensure the matierial he received to finish-off was perfect. The letters look amazing and have brought our logo to life

reception desk modification

We had a reception desk that we ripped out of our old office that needed to be modified to cover up some unsightly cabling and to cap off one end that used to be up against a wall and was now exposed. The capping needed an interesting solution to work with the features of the desk. Martin designed, built off-site and installed a modification from MDF with some Oak veneer. Martin lacquered some areas ready for painting and we since tiled over some areas too for a 'kitchen' effect.
The end product is a cleverly-capped end of the desk and a Oak-veneer topped 'box' that sits over the unsightly cables that doubles as a handy courier delivery shelf for our reception team.

Martin has been great to work with at all times throughout and his work is well-designed, executed and in all cases, a true work of art.
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20 April 2017

Martin was recommended to us after our relatively small but highly bespoke projects were turned down by several large companies. Looking back, we’re very glad they did, as we are absolutely delighted with the work Martin did for us. Martin took the time to discuss with us what we were trying to achieve, understand how we wanted the end result to fit within our interior and came up with great design ideas. His craftsmanship is really excellent and you can definitely see the quality of his work in the various pieces he produced for us. Further, he is very responsive to emails and sticks to deadlines (or will let you know in advance if something takes longer than expected). Even better, the rooms he was working in were clean at the end of each day when he was on site. Overall, we can only give high praise to Martin for his work. We have recommended him to our friends and neighbours, who have all been equally pleased with his work. More...

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Q&As

MW Creative Carpentry allows me to help my clients change the way they use their space at home and work, for the better. Whether it’s clever storage solutions, display units, bespoke furniture or office environments, I can help you make your Pinterest boards and wish lists a reality.

For as long as I can remember I have had passion and flair for building, engineering and problem solving. After working for a number of years as an Engineering Manager in South London and then as an Event Manager for an international exhibition company, I decided to set up my own business in order to focus on the things I love.

I have always had a eye for detail in my work and find that this the one thing my customers value most. I like to treat each customers project as if it were going into my own home and want to make sure it fits their expect specification.

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