When off-the-shelf will not do, bespoke joinery is the answer. RPG Carpentry & Joinery designs and hand-builds made-to-measure furniture and fitted units across Devon and Cornwall — workshop-quality pieces crafted in solid timber and scribed to fit the awkward chimney breasts, sloping ceilings and uneven walls of homes across the region.
Bespoke joinery means a piece designed around your space and your needs, rather than forcing a flat-pack unit to fit. We take on everything from a single feature shelf to a whole room of fitted storage, designing, building and finishing each piece before installing it precisely on site. Because the work is made to measure, every gap is closed and every surface lines up the way a catalogue product never can.
Floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, alcove cupboards and built-in storage scribed neatly into chimney breasts, eaves and the irregular walls of older properties.
Bespoke bookcases, floating shelves, boot rooms and clever storage solutions that make the most of every nook in your home.
Made-to-measure wine racks, window seats, media units and other statement pieces, designed to suit the room and built to last.
Free-standing tables, desks and cabinets crafted to your specification in your choice of timber, finished to a high workshop standard.
The homes of Devon and Cornwall are full of character — and character usually means nothing is straight. Cob and granite cottages have thick, undulating walls; converted barns have soaring beams and sloping rooflines; Victorian terraces in Exeter and Plymouth are riddled with awkward alcoves and chimney breasts. These are exactly the spaces where bespoke joinery earns its keep, because a piece built to measure turns an unusable corner into beautiful, functional storage.
We start with a conversation about how you want to use the space, then measure carefully and develop a design. Pieces are built and finished in the workshop, where the controlled environment gives a far better result than building everything in situ. On installation day we scribe each unit to the actual walls and floor so it sits flush, with shadow gaps and reveals that look deliberate, not improvised.
Timber selection sets the tone of a finished piece. Oak and ash bring warmth and visible grain; walnut offers a rich, dark, contemporary feel; and painted tulipwood or MDF gives a smooth, modern finish in any colour you like. We can mix solid timber with high-quality veneers to balance cost and appearance, and we use proper cabinet-making joints and hardware so drawers glide and doors close softly for years to come.
Finishes range from hand-applied oils and waxes that nourish the grain to durable lacquers and sprayed paint. For pieces destined for damp-prone Cornish cottages we choose stable, moisture-tolerant materials and finishes, so your joinery looks as good in ten years as it does on the day it is fitted.
Because every piece is made to measure, the figures below are only a starting guide for bespoke joinery across Devon and Cornwall. Size, timber, finish and complexity all affect the price, so we always quote a fixed figure once the design is agreed.
| Piece | Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fitted alcove shelving | £400 – £900 | Per alcove, by timber |
| Bespoke media / TV unit | £700 – £2,000 | Size & finish dependent |
| Fitted wardrobes | £1,500 – £4,000 | Per run, made to measure |
| Custom furniture & wine racks | From £500 | Quoted per project |
Pieces built and finished in a controlled workshop for a quality you simply cannot get from on-site assembly alone.
Scribed to fit the uneven walls, alcoves and sloping ceilings that define Devon and Cornwall homes.
From characterful oak to sleek painted finishes, we build to match your room and your taste.
Bespoke joinery is priced by the piece because every job is made to measure. As a guide, fitted alcove shelving starts from around £400 to £900 per alcove, a run of fitted wardrobes typically costs £1,500 to £4,000, and bespoke media units, wine racks and storage furniture vary widely with size and timber. We always quote on a fixed price after measuring and agreeing the design.
Most bespoke pieces take three to six weeks from design sign-off to installation. That covers the time to source the right timber, build and finish the piece in the workshop, and fit it on site. Larger projects such as a full run of fitted wardrobes or a complete home office can take longer, and we will give you a clear timeline with your quote.
You can choose from a wide range. Oak and ash are popular for their grain and durability, walnut for a rich dark tone, and painted MDF or tulipwood for a smooth contemporary finish. We help you select a timber that suits the look you want, the budget, and the setting, whether that is a modern Truro home or a characterful Devon cottage with uneven walls to scribe around.
Yes. We design, build and fit made-to-measure joinery throughout Devon and Cornwall, including Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Barnstaple, Truro and Tavistock, plus the surrounding villages and rural properties. Pieces are crafted in our workshop and installed on site, with everything scribed to fit your space precisely.
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