Carpenter in Brighton

Brighton Yoga Classes

2011-10-16T04:30:00.000-07:00

Working as a carpenter in Brighton take its tole on the old back and joints! I've found a fantastic yoga teacher running Brighton Yoga Classes and she's worked wonders! Her name is Lucy Levens and she can be contacted on 07812648892... She's sorted me out and I can highly recommend her!

Her Brighton Yoga Classes blogs can be found here and here.

Brighton Yoga Classes rule!

Brighton Yoga Classes

2011-10-16T03:48:00.000-07:00

Brighton carpenter is a big fan of yoga in Brighton and loves Brighton Yoga classes. my favourites are this blog and this blog

Brighton Carpenter

2011-10-13T13:21:00.000-07:00

Blue Sky Brighton Carpenter normally works around Brighton and Hove but this customer contacted Blue Sky Brighton Carpenter from London. Blue Sky Brighton Carpenter likes to work with solid timber and American black walnut is one of my favourites. I designed a simple lacquered walnut bookcase which fitted the clients specific books and ornaments. The unit was fully fitted to the wall and scribed over the skirting board for a neat finish.

If you are looking for a Carpenter in Brighton visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website by clicking here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery work.

Brighton Carpenter Fitted Wardrobes

2011-05-23T11:34:00.000-07:00

For a Brighton Carpenter call 01273 726277 or click here

I made and fitted these units for a property in the centre of Brighton. Being a traditional Brighton regency property the wardrobes had to compliment the period features in the rooms. Inside the larger unit is a high shelf and double hanging. The other unit has plenty of fully adjustable shelving for shoes and jumpers.

For more examples of my work visit the portfolio on my Brighton Carpenter website here

Brighton Carpenter Oak Staircase

2011-05-23T10:56:00.000-07:00

For a Brighton Carpenter call 01273 726277 or click here

Do you remember that Grand Designs episode where the woodsman built his own house using the materials he gathered from his local woods? Well, he now designs and builds traditional A frame buildings for private clients. I had the pleasure of working with him on a house in Henfield, just outside Brighton.

Amongst other work I carried out for him was a solid oak staircase. I was asked to design something that complimented the traditional building techniques used in the rest of the property. It was quite tricky fitting a staircase, handrails and spindles into a building full of curves and angles but we managed to make a good job of it in the end.

Brighton Carpenter

2011-02-21T13:47:00.000-08:00

Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters normally work around Brighton and Hove but this customer contacted Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters from Twickingham in London. The client wanted a chunky looking coffee table in walnut. I came up with this design. It was quite tricky to glue up as you can see. Nice job though.

Just a reminder you can visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website to view our full portfolio of carpentry, joinery and cabinet making services. Just quickly fill in the easy to use contact form and we will soon be in contact to arrange a free no obligation quote.

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www.bluesky-brightoncarpenter.co.uk

Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters

2010-07-06T07:01:00.000-07:00

Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters normally work around Brighton and Hove but this customer contacted Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters from Hampton Court in London. The client wanted a chunky looking storage unit for her CD's and DVD's. She wanted a solid oak unit which wasn't fussy or decorative. I designed a unit which looked like a solid chunk of wood with no handles or knobs. There are in fact nine drawers which open on 'touch to open' drawer runners. The only detail on the unit is where I routed the lines of the drawers so they wrapped around the top and sides of he unit.

Just a reminder you can visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website to view our full portfolio of carpentry, joinery and cabinet making services. Just quickly fill in the easy to use contact form and we will soon be in contact to arrange a free no obligation quote.

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www.bluesky-brightoncarpenter.co.uk

Oak Bar

2010-05-03T07:01:00.000-07:00

Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters work around Brighton and Hove. This curved oak bar was for a Brighton tennis club. The club were carrying out a complete re-furb of their bar and they called Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters to manufacture and fit a solid oak bar. The bar I ripped out wasn't curved but I thought that a curve would fit better in the room. This meant a bit more work but the client was delighted with the end result! The back bar section has bi-fold doors which can be locked when the bar is closed.

If you are looking for a Carpenter in Brighton visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website by clicking here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery work.

Brighton POD

2010-04-20T02:21:00.000-07:00

Brighton POD is a new website which fights for the small independent retailer. Just a great idea! It acts as a shopping portal dedicated to promoting the work of Britain’s most talented independent designers and craftspeople – Brighton POD is the fast, simple and ethical alternative to shopping in our franchise-choked high streets.

When you purchase a product from POD using the secure checkout, you are buying directly from the designer or craftsperson. This enables them to price their goods fairly and competitively, because they keep 80% of the retail price.

Visit the site here: http://www.brightonpod.com/

Workstation

2010-01-22T05:21:00.000-08:00

This job was for a Brighton couple who ran their own business from home. They wanted a workstation which would compliment their minimalist house so I designed this clean looking desk, drawer unit and floating shelf. Here's the drawing for the job...

Underneath the desk there are two false backs which slide from side to side allowing easy access to the wall sockets and internet connections. This means that the wires from the computers, printers and telephones are neatly hidden away. The whole job is sprayed with a tough polyurethane paint which is wipe clean and will not scratch or mark from day to day use.

If you need a Carpenter in Brighton visit my main website by clicking here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery work.

Carpenter Brighton

2010-01-04T06:03:00.000-08:00

This Grand Oak staircase was fitted in a Property in Romford, Essex. I normally work around Brighton and Hove but travel further for jobs that really interest me. This job was a real test of staircase setting out and planning. Not only did the treads become wider as you walked down they also curved outward. This meant making specific templates for each tread as well as curving solid oak risers all the way up the first flight.

The spindles and newel posts were turned to an original design and the carved newel caps were done by a specialist carver. They also did the acorn design on the staircase string.

A detail which I was not happy with was the position the builders had put the doorway on the first floor landing. They formed the doorway a foot off centre... They have moved it now!

Just a reminder you can visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website to view our full portfolio of carpentry, joinery and cabinet making services. Just quickly fill in the easy to use contact form and we will soon be in contact to arrange a free no obligation quote.

Check it out!

www.bluesky-brightoncarpenter.co.uk

Brighton Carpenter

2009-12-16T12:15:00.000-08:00

My sister had her first baby a few weeks ago! To celebrate little Evie's first EVER Christmas I made her a toy box using different timbers: Oak, Pine, Sycamore, Walnut, Ash and Cherry. It's finished with Danish oil. I don't know how long it will be before she attacks it with her felt tip pens but I hope she ends up treasuring it for years to come.

2009-11-25T11:02:00.001-08:00

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Oak staircase

2009-11-15T06:07:00.000-08:00

I normally work in and around Brighton but sometimes travel a bit further afield. This job took me all the way to the Isle of Mann! The staircase was for a timber framed building. It was a really beautiful place and I wanted the staircase to do it justice. Sometimes it's hard to fit finished joinery around the rustic angles and curves of oak beams but I think I got it about right.

If you need a Carpenter in Brighton visit my main website by clicking here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery work.

Brighton shop front

2009-11-07T05:18:00.000-08:00

I don't normally do commercial work but when the vintage clothes retailer 'Beyond Retro' approached me to design a shop front for their new Brighton store I jumped at the chance. The shop is located in the trendy North Laines area of Brighton and it was nice working so centrally in such a bustling atmosphere. The building was listed so my brief was to replicate the original doors quite closely. I came up with a design which kept the industrial feel of the original bi-fold sliding doors. The georgian wired glass I used was in keeping with this industrial look.
The Beyond Retro lettering on the doors is a stick on vinyl as is the anchor logos on the windows. All in all a great job to take on! The clients are really happy and it's good walking past the shop knowing the work that went into them... pretty cool!

The original sliding doors.. the building was being used as a car park.

My design for the new shop front

Fitting took three days..

All done on schedule for the grand opening!

Just a reminder you can visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website to view our full portfolio of carpentry, joinery and cabinet making services. Just quickly fill in the easy to use contact form and we will soon be in contact to arrange a free no obligation quote.

Check it out!

www.bluesky-brightoncarpenter.co.uk

Oak dressing room

2009-10-08T06:06:00.000-07:00

Most of my work is based around Brighton but some jobs are worth travelling for. This job was for a client in Kew, London. The wardrobe doors are bookmatched veneered and "touch to open". the whole job is spray lacquered for a beautifully even finish. A really nice job and worth the travel!

If you need a Carpenter in Brighton visit my main website by clicking here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery work.

Sunbeam Doors

2009-08-26T05:23:00.001-07:00

This Brighton property needed a Carpenter to make some doors to their kitchen. They asked for something a bit different and they wanted the new doors to let more light in than the existing solid ones. I came up with this sunbeam design which they loved! The original opening was square so I carried out all the work to form an arch. The doors were then varnished and the walls were plastered and decorated so the job was finished properly.

Brighton Carpenter

2009-08-18T13:49:00.000-07:00

This job was in Brighton. The client wanted a clean minimal look for their wardrobe in the master bedroom. I have a very good sprayer who gets a perfect finish on all his work. His speciality is high gloss doors which are very popular at the moment. All the doors on this unit are "touch to open."

Carpenter Brighton

2009-08-06T11:25:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a Carpenter in Brighton visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website by clicking here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery work.

Brighton Carpenter

2009-08-06T11:12:00.000-07:00

Quite a popular request from customers these days are floating shelves. By hiding the battens which support the shelves you get a nice clean look. Pretty cool!

Brighton Carpenter

2009-07-28T11:27:00.000-07:00

I designed this walnut seating area for a property in the centre of Brighton. The client was really pleased to have somewhere to put his pacman table and the design made good use of an awkward area in the house.

Bookshelf staircase

2009-07-13T11:48:00.000-07:00

This is a staircase/step ladder leading up to a loft conversion. the client wanted it enclosed and shelved out to store the many books she'd collected over the years.. a really nice job!

Awkward space?... No problem

2009-07-13T10:03:00.000-07:00

Under-stairs cupboards or wardrobes which follow the pitch of a roof not only look great, they're also an ideal solution to making the most out of awkward spaces. This wardrobe is full depth to allow clothes to hang easily and it's got slide out drawers and tie rails to organise even the untidiest bedroom!

Brighton Carpenter

2009-07-06T04:29:00.000-07:00

As well as making furniture for Brighton I also do wardrobes and cabinet work for Brighton. This unit was fitted in a boys room to store all his toys etc. I provide a full painting service if required.

Oak Decking

2009-06-23T00:38:00.000-07:00

This property in Hanover, Brighton had a small back garden with uneven cracked concrete. I layed black matting down before laying the decking to stop the weeds from growing up through the cracks in the concrete. The decking made the garden look alot bigger, and the curve along the decking edge made the whole job look a bit special! It's nice working outside when the sun's shining too! Nice sun tan, but a sore back!

Brighton Carpenter

2009-06-02T01:14:00.001-07:00

If you need a Carpenter in Brighton visit my main website by clicking here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery work.

Brighton Dresser

2009-04-28T10:53:00.000-07:00

This Brighton property had a fairly narrow kitchen diner. The client wanted a dresser style unit to sit a small TV on and to store kitchen books and crockery etc. The unit was painted in the workshop to cause the least upheaval on site. We fitted the unit in a day and the client was delighted with the result... another happy customer!

Brighton Carpenter

2009-03-25T11:10:00.001-07:00

Remember! You can visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website to view our full portfolio of carpentry, joinery and cabinet making services. Just fill in the easy to use contact form and we will soon be in contact to arrange a free no obligation quote.

Check it out!

www.bluesky-brightoncarpenter.co.uk

Radiator casings

2009-03-08T03:00:00.000-07:00

A smart way to hide radiators. Call Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters on 01273 726277 for a FREE no obligation quote.

Brighton Carpenter

2009-03-04T09:55:00.000-08:00

Beech Wardrobe

2009-03-02T10:39:00.001-08:00

This beech wardrobe was for a property in Henfield, just outside Brighton. The client wanted to use as much of the space as possible. This included using a fully folding bi-fold door which reveals a pair of large drawers.

Period shutters

2009-02-25T14:37:00.000-08:00

Many properties in Brighton have old shutters that either don't work very well or they've been taken off completely or someone has folded them permanently back and painted over them so they're stuck for good! I've refurbished existing shutters before or, like this job, made brand new shutters that fold back into their original pockets. It's a nice feeling reinstating period windows back to their former glory.

Carpenter Brighton

2009-02-24T09:52:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for a Carpenter in Brighton visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website by clicking here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery work.

Curved Cherry wardrobe

2009-02-23T09:27:00.000-08:00

This is the same property in Hanover Brighton that I fitted the curved alcove unit. As you walked into the bedroom and looked right there wasn't enough depth for a wardrobe between the door frame and the wall. What I designed was for the wardrobe to curve into the room so that the majority of it could be used for hanging clothes. The less deep section near the door was still used for shelving. The doors of this unit are book-matched veneered in cherry and operate on "touch to open" catches. This was a tricky old job but the result was very satisfying indeed!

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Brighton Carpenter

2009-02-17T00:42:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder you can visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website to view our full portfolio of carpentry, joinery and cabinet making services. Just quickly fill in the easy to use contact form and we will soon be in contact to arrange a free no obligation quote.

Check it out!

www.bluesky-brightoncarpenter.co.uk

Curved alcove unit in cherry

2009-02-11T08:15:00.000-08:00

This property in hanover, Brighton had an awkward alcove as many Brighton properties do! The client wasn't sure whether to have a very shallow alcove unit or a deeper one which stuck out into the room. I worked with them on the design and came up with the idea of curving the whole front of the unit so that it flowed with the shape of the room. It worked beautifully and the rich colour of the cherry complimented other pieces of furniture in the room. The same customer now wants a large curved wardrobe for their bedroom!... I'll keep you posted!

Brighton Carpenter

2009-01-31T05:18:00.001-08:00

If you need a Carpenter in Brighton visit my main website by clicking here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery work.

Loft Room Wardrobes

2009-01-28T11:58:00.000-08:00

Many people in Brighton have limited room for storage. Brighton Carpenters can fit a wardrobe, cupboard or bookcase into any shaped room or alcove. This unit has double and full length hanging space and plenty of fully adjustable shelves. We also provide a full painting service.

Country Cottage Chairs

2009-01-23T09:22:00.000-08:00

As well as designing and making new pieces of furniture Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters also carry out restoration work. This set of Beech country cottage chairs where thick with coats of varnish and grease. I sanded them back to new wood and applied a few coats of wax to breath new life into them. I also glued all the loose and creaky joints... Good as new!!

Brighton Carpenter

2009-01-09T12:45:00.000-08:00

If you need a Carpenter in Brighton visit my main website by clicking here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery work.

Sycamore Bedside Cabinets

2009-01-05T04:44:00.000-08:00

Over Christmas I have been making a pair of Sycamore bedside cabinets for a flat in the centre of Brighton. They have "touch to open" drawers which extend to give full access to the drawer. I had pieces of glass made to protect the top from hot drinks etc. The finish I used was a wax which protects the Sycamore without yellowing the lovely pale white colour of this timber.

Brighton Carpenter

2008-12-10T13:17:00.000-08:00

If you need a Carpenter in Brighton visit my main website by clicking here. I undertake most carpentry and joinery work.

More Walnut

2008-12-10T12:36:00.000-08:00

This job was for a flat in Brighton. The client wanted a chunky coffee table that would fit within his new sofa. I came up with this design. It was quite tricky to glue up as you can see! Nice job though.

Wanut sideboard in situ

2008-11-29T01:52:00.000-08:00

The walnut sideboard got delivered yesterday and the client was really happy. I chose the wettest day to drive to London with it sticking out the back of the van! I built an MDF case to completely protect it though so it got to site in perfect condition. What a day though. London stresses me out!!

Brighton Carpenter

2008-11-14T07:13:00.000-08:00

The window seat, wardrobes and bookcase are all done... It's nice to do something that fits so nicely with the character of the property. This job took a day and a half to fit and is ready to be filled up with books etc straight away. I'm really pleased with it!

Brighton Carpenter

2008-11-10T03:43:00.000-08:00

Furniture

2008-11-10T03:01:00.000-08:00

Relaxing Chair

Nest of tables in the style of three people playing twister!

Flamingo side table

After a time spent boat building in Falmouth I went to Exeter to study furniture design. It was a great experience and I have many happy memories of my time there (and not all pub based I promise!) During the course we got to explore different media such as ceramics and glass but I decided to concentrate on making wooden furniture. We were enchoraged to approach design with fresh ideas and I use this approach when working with clients today. I thought you might be interested in some of the work I produced for my degree show. I followed a theme of using human or animal forms as a basis for making furniture.. they love that sort of stuff at uni!
I left university with a 2:1. This would have been a 1st if there hadn't been a table tennis table in the student union bar! If you click here you can see a really bad picture of me and my furniture on the University website.

Painted Units

2008-11-05T12:27:00.001-08:00

This week I have started a job for a house near Queens Park in Brighton. I normally try and produce a drawing for my clients so that they have a better understanding of what to expect and here is the drawing for this job. It has open shelves to the left of a window which connects the front room to the kitchen. Below the window is a panelled window seat which hinges up so it can be used for storage. To the right of the window is a big wardrobe with panelled doors. Inside the wardrobe are fully adjustable shelves. I will post pics of the units when they are fitted... should be the middle of next week.

Floor sanding

2008-10-31T10:15:00.000-07:00

Under most carpets or badly laid laminate flooring are beautiful old floorboards which, with a bit of love, can breath new life into a room. In this Brighton property I sanded and finished the bathroom floor with a gloss varnish. In the bedroom I sanded and finished with a paste wax. I sometimes remove the skirting before sanding and then re-skirt afterwards, but as the skirting in this property was original we decided to leave it.

Iroko bench

2008-10-29T12:14:00.000-07:00

So far this week I have made an Iroko bench seat for a Brighton back garden. The concrete base was already in place so I built the seat to fit it. The whole thing was assembled in the workshop so on-site fitting only took half an hour or so. It would have been a very simple job but I wanted the back to lean back at an angle so it felt more comfortable to sit on. This made the mitres in the corner a bit trickier than they would have otherwise been. I think it was worth the extra work though.
Iroko is a great timber for exterior use. Like teak, it has natural oils which protect it from rotting. It is sometimes referred to as "poor man's teak" but is a very good substitute at half the price! The quite strong yellow colour you see in the picture will darken over time to a rich golden brown.

Boy's room

2008-10-23T13:36:00.000-07:00

I've just gone back to a Brighton property where I fitted some units last week. A room in the house had been set aside as a refuge for the husband and his boy's toys! There were games consoles, records, record deck and DVDs etc. The clients wanted a modern feel so I came up with this design which looks quite clean and simple.
The shelves on the wall are "floating" rather than being on battens. All the doors are touch to open and a record deck pulls out of the middle unit on heavy duty full extension drawer runners. When not in use the record drawer slides out of sight and everything is kept neat and tidy.
Some carpenters forget about electrics when fitting jobs like this. I like to work with the customer to make sure any wires or plug sockets are properly moved or hidden away to make the job as professional as possible. This job has access behind all the units so the clients can run wires and plugs where ever they are needed. I once saw a job where someone had cut a hole in the corner of a cupboard door to trail a TV aerial out! Awful!!
I've got allot more examples of cabinet work like this at the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website. Click here to go straight to my portfolio.

Brighton Carpenter

2008-10-21T13:15:00.001-07:00

Just a reminder you can click here to visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website and view our full portfolio of carpentry and joinery services.

Walnut coffee table

2008-10-21T07:33:00.000-07:00

The coffee table is almost done. It's having a leather upholstered top so I'm just waiting for that and it can be delivered. I think the simple design works really well. Underneath the table are small feet which give the impression the piece is floating just off the floor. Like the sideboard it has been finished with danish oil. Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters carry out a full finishing service from staining, painting and distressing to lacquering and high gloss spraying.

The Guild of Master Craftsmen

2008-10-20T10:59:00.000-07:00

Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters have been a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen for over a year now. The Guild of Master Craftsmen supports and promotes excellence. Their rigorous selection procedure ensures the highest standards. The Guild’s emblem and Coat of Arms represent skill, integrity, quality and service. click here for more information.

Brighton Carpenter

2008-10-20T10:33:00.000-07:00

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Walnut sideboard ready for delivery.. might need a bigger van though!

2008-10-17T10:48:00.001-07:00

The sideboard is all done. I'm really pleased with it and I've sent pictures to the client and she is delighted! It's been given the first of three coats of Danish oil to bring out the richness of the walnut, it almost looks like chocolate!
The four doors on the unit are on "push to open" catches meaning you touch the door and it springs open. Knobs or handles would ruin the look of a unit like this.
The client has also asked for a walnut coffee table to be designed and built. that will the next job. Glad it's friday though, I'm knackered!

Drawers in...

2008-10-16T14:20:00.000-07:00

The walnut sideboard is coming along nicely! It has eight drawers in it. I am using those fancy soft close runners which glide the drawer gently back into position even if you slam it shut... nice touch.

Brighton Carpenter

2008-10-16T13:30:00.002-07:00

Just a reminder you can visit the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website and view our full portfolio of carpentry and joinery services. From the Blue Sky Brighton Carpenters website you can also contact us for a free no obligation quote.

Check it out!

www.bluesky-brightoncarpenter.co.uk

Walnut sideboard

2008-10-15T11:39:00.000-07:00

This weeks job has been an order for a property near Brighton station. The client is having her kitchen extended and she wants a 3 metre long sideboard as the main feature in the room. It is a really nice job. Walnut is a lovely wood to work with and the scale of the unit is going to be really impressive. It should be done by the end of the week and I will post pictures of the finished job.

Audio storage unit

2008-10-06T12:39:00.000-07:00

I normally work around Brighton and Hove but this customer contacted me from Hampton Court in London (quite posh!) She wanted a solid oak audio unit. I designed a unit which looked like a solid chunk of wood with no handles or knobs. There are nine drawers for storing cd's and dvd's. When you touch each panel a drawer pops open and when you push the drawer it clicks shut. I think it looks quite cool... might make one for my place!

Brighton Carpenter

2008-10-06T12:33:00.000-07:00

If you need a carpenter in Brighton click here to contact me