Hardwood and Heart

13/06/2026

If you’re thinking about adding panelling to a room, I can take care of both the installation and the painting — and doing it together often saves time and money, especially as things like sealing MDF edges can be done far quicker before the panels go on the wall.

For this recent project, the customer already had their panelling fitted and asked me to bring everything together with a clean, flawless painted finish. Jobs like this are all about the prep, and it’s the small details that make the biggest difference.

I started by priming both the pine mouldings and the MDF, then sealed every MDF edge so the paint wouldn’t disappear straight into the material. After that, I filled the pin holes left by the installer and sanded everything back — the pine, the MDF, and all the edges — to create a perfectly smooth base.

Once the surface was right, I undercoated in the final colour and finished with two full coats of durable matt, sanding between coats for a consistent, refined finish.

The customer was absolutely delighted with the result, and it’s always satisfying to see panelling really come to life when it’s prepped and painted properly.

10/06/2026

Here’s another piece I’ve been excited to share.
Hand‑crafted from solid oak and built around four polished copper pipes, this lamp has a clean, architectural feel. The copper has been buffed to a warm shine and finished with carnauba wax, giving it a soft, natural glow that won't tarnish over time.
It’s topped with an oversized bulb that’s black‑mirrored when off, and gives off a gentle, warm light when switched on.
A simple, modern piece with a lovely mix of materials.

08/06/2026

I’ve been working on a few new pieces recently, and I’m really pleased to share this one.
Hand‑crafted from solid oak and sculpted into a refined half‑heart silhouette, it blends natural timber with a warm rose‑coloured fitting and a striking oversized bulb featuring a glowing ‘love’ filament.
A gentle, sentimental piece that brings a soft warmth to any room. Really enjoyed making this one.

06/06/2026

This property is in the middle of a full renovation, and it’s been great to contribute a little craftsmanship to the project. I’ve added new horizontal beams above the existing porch posts and created three handmade curved braces to tie everything together. The porch will be getting a new ceiling and rendered walls as the renovation continues. Once the rest of the work is complete, the client will stain the timber to bring out the final look.

If you’re planning your own porch or timber feature, I’m always happy to discuss ideas and provide a quote.

14/05/2026

Most people know me for my painting & decorating and bespoke joinery…
but a big part of my work also happens in the workshop, where I build handcrafted wooden furniture and functional pieces.

Outdoor seating, lamps, chopping boards, wooden utility caddies — solid, practical builds made from quality timber and finished to last.
It’s something I’ve been doing quietly for a long time, and I’m going to start sharing more of it here.

To kick things off, here’s one of the latest builds from the workshop — a chunky solid‑timber patio set, built for comfort, stability and long‑term outdoor use.
Heavy, durable, and made to bring a proper seating area to any garden space.

I’ll be posting new pieces as they’re completed, and these will soon have their own section on my website as this side of the craft grows.

Here’s the first one.

13/05/2026

Pink seems to have been a popular colour this year as demonstrated with these 2 shades I have completed over the last few weeks.

18/02/2026

Whether you need a full redecoration, shelving or storage to fit an interesting corner in your home, or if you simply need someone to supply and fit skirting boards and architrave (and paint them too!), I can help and would be happy to supply a competitive quote at a time convenient to you.

30/01/2026