One of the special features of the suite is an especially wide door to allow the patients bed to be wheeled into the garden area. Many local people who are patients here will have worked their lives in the countryside and will be able to spend some of their last days in the fresh air, away from the hospital environment. The spiral bench I designed faces directly south to catch the sunshine and is able to easily accommodate the bed in its centre with loads of seating around. To help create a relaxing space the high back screens the hospital building from view. Once the garden area is planted all that will be visible will be trees, flowers and shrubs.

The ancient and natural form of a spiral was chosen for the bench. I feel that this shape is an encompassing and holding form, giving those who sit within it a feeling of security and calm. Cedar was selected for its durability and beauty as well as its aromatic qualities. It was cut and kiln dried just outside Bishops Castle by Antony Jones of Shropshire Hardwoods. (info@shropshirehardwoods.com)

Most of the timber I use is locally grown and processed and most of the furniture I make is delivered to customers in the area. This makes my business about as environmentally sensitive as it is possible to be. The garden area was officially opened by Sandra Bradbury the Sister in Charge of the hospital and representatives of the Kings Fund.

This method of construction can be used to create many different curved forms of seating. Alternative timbers could include oak, sweet chestnut or larch, all of which are locally available and noted for their durability

The effect of floating is achieved by careful design with the legs tucked just out of sight.  This gives one of the largest pieces of household furniture a lightness of touch.

With an all timber construction including professionally pre-sprung beech slats this special bed is available in any size and a choice of timber. This example has a sycamore frame and contrasting burr oak panels.

As with all my furniture it will be designed for you and your home.

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The room is old and non symmetrical with the walls tapering outwards and has a door tight in the corner.  These constraints on design were resolved by cantilevering the outer shelves from a pair of classically inspired fluted columns.  They are supported by strong fixings to a backing board painted in the same colour as the wall.

Details include carved capitals using a floral pattern inspired by the customer.

Cabinets like this can be made in any size, configuration and timber to suit individual needs.

No legs at the corners mean you can sit where you want.
The twin surfaces give great rigidity and strength.
Large storage space under top surface.
Any size you need.
Available in a range of environmentally sensitive materials.

If you have the need for a box I will design and make one that you will be proud to have commissioned.

The customer chose to have the wardrobe made in oak and birch with art deco details and cupboards above.  How would you like yours?