Business Details
6 Years
experience
Custom Wooden Kitchens & Bespoke Joinery Experts
At Ashfield Workshop, we believe traditional craftsmanship remains vital in an era dominated by mass production. Our team specialises in creating custom cabinetry and timber products, designed to restore the connection between maker and client. With over 37 years combined experience in joinery and furniture design, Rachael and Ruari lead our workshop where every project evolves from initial concept to finished product. We prioritise transparency in material costs and sustainability, using locally sourced Scottish sycamore and traditional techniques like finger-jointed worktops and fully dovetailed cabinets.Our service allows clients to witness their kitchen's creation firsthand, from floor plans to final installation. By blending heritage methods with modern thermal standards, we deliver durable, aesthetically refined solutions including sash windows, staircases, and bespoke furniture. Our City & Guilds qualifications and family legacy in joinery ensure technical excellence across all projects. Clients consistently praise our attention to detail, value for money, and the personal service that sees each commission through to completion.
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
Sash & Case Windows
Custom Staircases
Timber Worktops
Furniture Design
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer 37+ combined years of City & Guilds-certified joinery expertise
- Our workshop allows clients to track projects from design to installation
- We use traditional techniques like finger-jointed worktops and dovetailed cabinets
- We prioritise transparency in material sourcing and costs
- We create bespoke solutions from locally sourced Scottish timber
What people say
High quality timber
First class service
Delighted with staircase
Excellent craftsmen
Good design sense
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
We design and manufacture fully custom kitchens using traditional cabinetry techniques. Our kitchens feature furniture-grade birch plywood cabinets with solid wood frames, tailored to exact specifications. Clients can visit our workshop to oversee the entire creation process from initial drawings to final installation.
Sash & Case Windows
We craft authentic double-glazed sash and case windows combining historical aesthetics with modern thermal efficiency. Our windows include concealed draught proofing, optional factory finishes, and traditional ironmongery. Each set is custom-made to match architectural requirements while meeting contemporary energy standards.
Bespoke Furniture
Our workshop creates unique timber furniture pieces from concept to completion. Using locally sourced materials like Scottish sycamore, we produce dining tables, storage units, and specialty items with traditional joinery techniques. Each piece is crafted to client specifications for both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Timber Worktops
We manufacture made-to-measure worktops in straight, curved, or natural waney edge designs. Constructed from full timber staves with finger-jointed joints for maximum strength, our worktops include custom cut-outs and drainer grooves. Each piece is crafted to complement our bespoke kitchen installations.
Staircase Design
We design and build custom staircases ranging from basic functional designs to showpiece architectural features. Using traditional joinery methods, our staircases combine structural integrity with aesthetic appeal. Each project incorporates client preferences for timber type, finish, and design elements.
People
Rachael
Joiner & Cabinet Maker
City & Guilds qualified joiner with 13 years' experience in solid timber kitchens and furniture. Carries forward family joinery traditions from her grandfather's Cape Town workshop while applying modern craftsmanship standards in our Dunblane facility.
Ruari
Lead Joiner & Designer
Diploma-qualified furniture designer with 24 years' experience in traditional timber product manufacturing. Specialises in sash windows, doors, and architectural joinery while maintaining heritage techniques adapted for contemporary applications and thermal efficiency standards.
Questions
What types of wooden windows do you manufacture?
We specialise in double-glazed sash and case windows that combine authentic historical aesthetics with modern thermal efficiency standards. All windows are custom-made to order.
Can I visit your workshop during my kitchen's production?
Yes, we encourage clients to visit our Dunblane workshop to track their kitchen's progress from initial construction to final preparation for installation.
What materials do you use for your kitchen cabinets?
We use furniture-grade birch plywood with solid wood frames for all cabinets, ensuring stability and durability while allowing full customisation in size and finish.
Do you offer bespoke furniture design services?
Yes, we create custom furniture pieces from concept to completion using locally sourced timber, applying traditional joinery techniques for both functional and decorative items.
What joinery qualifications does your team hold?
Both lead craftsmen hold City & Guilds qualifications in joinery and carpentry, with combined experience of 37 years in traditional timber product manufacturing.
