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Do you have a showroom?

Yes, we have a showroom, with many examples of our range of four poster beds, bedside cabinets, dining tables, chairs and dresserd on display. There are also colour samples and a wealth of photos to look through, but please call to book an appointment, as we are often delivering four posters.

Can you get a four poster in our bedroom?

We have not failed yet. The four poster beds are normally 78" high, we have had to make a bed 72" high to go under a beam some years ago. Components will go through normal doorways, if the mattress will go up the stairs and into the room, the rest of the bed will be easier.

Do you deliver?

We will gladly deliver and assemble the beds within the UK, for a charge to cover our costs.

Do you deliver abroad?

Yes, we have shipped furniture, mostly four poster beds, to Canada, USA, Spain, Germany and Ireland.

How much does shipping overseas cost?

Please contact us to get a shipping quote, as it is not just what we export and the country we export to, but your location thats important. We have previously shipped to Canada, US, Germany and Spain. We are exporting a wide pencil bed to Hong Kong soon and have been quoted less than £850 for a door to door service.

Do the beds come apart for ease of shipping?

These four poster beds 'breakdown' into sensible sized components for 'flat packing', keeping the shipping costs to a minimum.

Are the beds easy to assemble?

They are easier than you would think, but we will gladly put the beds together for you when we deliver in the UK. Assembly Instructions that are easy to understand are sent with our beds shipped overseas.

How long will it take?

A bed is usually delivered within 12 weeks from receipt of our one third deposit. If your needs are more urgent we will do our very best to help. This does not allow for shipping times for furniture leaving the UK. A bed usually takes between 4 to 6 weeks to the US, 5 or 6 to Hong Kong, but quicker within Europe.

We have a selection of rich, deep standard colours, but we will custom finish you bed to a style suiting you.

Yes, we are happy to send you colour samples in the post until you tell us that we have the correct colour.

Do you make other bedroom furniture to match?

We will custom make beside cabinets, dressing tables, chests of drawers, wardrobes, etc. to suit your room. So p lease let us have some overall measurements in inches, and we will be delighted to give you a quote.

We like the look of oak , but didn't want to spend that much, any ideas?

English ash is a good alternative. It can be hand planed to give the 'old' look, and takes a dark oak stain really well. However, the grain will a little different.

Can we have different panels, with different posts?

Yes, we will mix and match the beds to create the style you want.

We have a picture of a bed we like, can you make it for us?

We will do our best. We do however use solid wood, and therefore do not have the equipment for decorative veneer work.

Can you carve decoration onto a bed?

Yes, we can carve most types of decoration, but for the more intricate I may use dedicated carvers, so please allow a little longer.

Can you make them larger or smaller?

Yes, we will happily make any size, and have the mattresses made to suit.

Can you make single four poster bed?

Yes, any size and any style. To gain an idea of price, they are normally around two thirds of the cost of a king size four poster. (This sounds expensive in comparison, but although the material costs are nearly half, the joints are identical to those on a full size bed.)

My husband is very tall, can you make the bed longer than normal?

Yes, we can make the bed longer and have mattresses made to match.

About Mattresses

Is the mattress included in the price?

Bed bases and mattresses are extra, but we price competitively, offering top quality handmade mattresses which you know will fit.

What does the mattress sit on?

Usually a four inch firm edge traditionally cone sprung base, similar to the top part of a divan base. We will also make slats, although they will give a firmer feel to the bed base.

Can you make a bed fit around our existing bed?

We can make the four poster bed frame fit around your existing divan base, but we will need are exact measurements in inches, and the height of the top of the divan. We can even put bed frames around water beds.

Can we have the mattress height lower?

Yes, we can alter the mattress height to suit your requirements.

About Drapes

Are the drapes included in the price?

Unfortunately, drapes are extra.

Do you make the drapes to go with the bed?

We have an excellent seamstress who will custom tailored drapes to suit your taste. I usually let the customer deal directly with her to save confusion.

How much do the drapes cost?

This will depend on the material you use to make them,and how complicated they are. Usually from £400 upwards.

What do the curtains hang from?

About Stephen

Do you enjoy what you do?

Very much. I enjoy designing and making the furniture, the job satisfaction is great, especially when you can turn a customers idea into 'just what we wanted'....Making their dreams come true. A lady once thanked me for her four poster bed, 'You have made me very happy, I've longed for a four poster bed for about 65 years, having slept in one when I was six.' That is a great feeling.

Do you sleep in one of your own beds?

Of course, except when I'm away from home. These days I try to try out a variety of mattresses to test what they are like so that I am in a better position to advise you.