Bespoke Cabinet Making & Custom Furniture Services
Expert craftsmanship, contemporary design, and quality materials for furniture that lasts
Comprehensive Bespoke Furniture Services
At Hykel Design, I offer comprehensive bespoke cabinet making and custom furniture services that transform your ideas into beautifully crafted reality. Based in Bristol, I serve clients throughout the city and surrounding areas, bringing expert design consultation, premium materials, and exceptional craftsmanship to every project I undertake.
Every piece I create is handcrafted using traditional joinery techniques that have stood the test of time, combined with modern precision where it enhances quality. I work with contemporary materials like Valchromat and Birch Plywood alongside sustainably sourced hardwoods, offer transparent pricing with no hidden costs, and provide ongoing support long after your furniture is delivered. Read on to discover my full range of services and how I can help bring your furniture vision to life.
Direct Craftsman Relationship
Work directly with me – the person who will design and build your furniture. No sales teams or factory disconnect.
Contemporary Materials
Valchromat, Birch Plywood, and premium hardwoods create stunning modern furniture that stands out.
Local Bristol Service
Based in Bristol, I offer personal consultations, careful delivery, and ongoing support. Being local means I'm invested in my community.
Bespoke Cabinets
I specialize in creating bespoke cabinets tailored to your exact needs. Whether you're looking for an elegant display cabinet to showcase treasured possessions, a functional storage piece to organize your home, a beautiful sideboard for your dining room, or a sophisticated drinks cabinet for entertaining, I design and build each piece with meticulous attention to detail.
My cabinets feature quality joinery – from traditional dovetails and mortise-and-tenon joints to modern construction techniques that ensure lasting durability. I work with a variety of premium materials including Valchromat, Birch Plywood, and selected hardwoods to match your interior style perfectly. Every cabinet is a unique creation designed around your space, your storage requirements, and your aesthetic vision. From initial consultation through to installation, I guide you through material selection, design decisions, and finish options to ensure the final piece exceeds your expectations.
Contemporary Furniture Design
I have a particular passion for contemporary furniture design that celebrates both modern materials and natural timber beauty. Using Valchromat, Birch Plywood, and sustainably sourced hardwoods like oak, walnut, ash, and cherry, I create furniture that combines stylish modern aesthetics with timeless quality craftsmanship.
This service emphasizes thoughtful material selection combined with design excellence. Valchromat brings vibrant colours and contemporary flair, birch plywood offers clean lines and exposed edge beauty, while hardwoods provide natural warmth and character. I consider how different materials complement each other, how grain direction affects both appearance and strength, and how to position boards to showcase natural beauty. Whether it's a bold Valchromat and oak combination, a sleek birch plywood sideboard, or a mixed-material cabinet that pushes creative boundaries, I ensure my construction techniques – traditional joinery, proper finishing, and appropriate hardware – are perfectly suited to each material. My deep knowledge of material properties and finishes means I can advise confidently on what will work best for your specific project, environment, and budget.
"Alex is one in a thousand – just great. Accuracy of his work, attention to detail, communicating so well, discussing with us what we wanted all the way through, checking we were happy at every stage. He built us a custom-designed whole wall of wardrobes. His craftsmanship is outstanding – he went to pains to match the wood patterns of all the doors. Thanks Alex, you truly are a star."
Graham Pears, Bristol
Custom Shelving & Storage
Beyond cabinets, I create custom shelving units, bookcases, and storage solutions that combine practical functionality with beautiful design. Whether you need elegant floating shelves to display art and books, a freestanding bookcase to house your library, or an integrated shelving system that maximizes every inch of available space, I design pieces that work as hard as they look.
My shelving can be crafted from various premium materials including solid oak, birch plywood with exposed edges, Valchromat for a contemporary pop of colour, painted softwood, or combinations that suit your style and budget. Each piece is designed to complement your space – I consider room proportions, existing furniture, architectural features, and your specific storage needs. Whether you want open shelving for display, closed cupboards for hidden storage, or a combination of both, I create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. I pay meticulous attention to both form and function, ensuring your shelving is perfectly level, securely fixed, and built to carry whatever you need to store.
Professional Design Service
I offer professional furniture design as a standalone service. Whether you have a vision that needs technical plans, want to explore design options before committing to a build, or need detailed specifications to take to another maker, I can create comprehensive designs using SketchUp Pro that bring your ideas to life on screen.
This paid design service gives you the freedom to commission detailed plans, 3D visualizations, material specifications, and technical drawings that you fully own. You can then choose to have me build the piece, or take the designs elsewhere if you need something I can't physically produce or if you find a better fit for your project. During the design process, I discuss your vision in depth, offer suggestions based on years of experience, and create detailed plans so you can visualize exactly what the finished piece will look like. I use SketchUp Pro (a modern alternative to traditional CAD) to create 3D models that you can view from every angle. Whether it's combining multiple materials, matching an existing interior design style, solving a specific functional challenge, or creating something completely unique, I love a creative brief. Every dimension, style element, material choice, and finish is carefully documented. This professional approach ensures you have a complete blueprint ready for the next stage – whether that's with me or another craftsperson.
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