We’re a tight-knit crew of design fanatics, woodworking wizards, and clever storage gurus who believe a truly special home begins with furniture that perfectly fits your lifestyle and space.

Our Story

We started as a couple of mates drawing ideas on a café napkin, dreaming of a world where bespoke furniture didn’t cost the earth or feel stuck in a bygone era. Fast-forward – after countless cups of coffee, late-night sketch sessions, and standing in people’s homes measuring awkward nooks – we built Essence to offer handcrafted, made-to-measure solutions for every corner of your house.

What Makes Us Different

• You-first design: Your lifestyle is our blueprint. From how you cook pasta (or heat takeaway) to how you binge-watch, we tailor every cabinet, shelf, and drawer around how you live.
• Craftsmanship with a smile: Our master carpenters love what they do – and it shows. Every joint, hinge, and finish reflects our commitment to quality (and a healthy dose of joy).
• No cookie-cutter allowed: Forget one-size-fits-all. We relish design challenges – sloping ceilings, narrow corridors, weirdly shaped alcoves – and see them as opportunities to create something uniquely yours.
• Transparent, friendly process: We’re big on honesty. From the first chat to the final installation, you’ll always know where you stand on cost, timing, and design decisions. (Yes, even if you change your mind about that handle style three times.)

Our Mission

At Essence, great design shouldn’t be intimidating or impersonal. Our mission is to bring warmth, function, and a little fun into fitted furniture – so that you end up with more than just cupboards, shelves, and desks. You get the peace of mind that everything has its perfect place, the confidence that your home looks and feels authentic, and the thrill of opening a cabinet that fits your favourite pots.

Meet the Team

• Neil is your first point of contact. He will sit down with you to understand your vision and then turn ideas into detailed 3D designs and accurate quotes. With years of experience managing large-scale bespoke furniture fit-outs, he ensures every project is planned for seamless execution from concept to completion. His superpower is foreseeing installation challenges before they arise, so what you see on screen translates flawlessly to your home.
• Steve brings 22 years of cabinetmaking expertise, specialising in high-end bespoke furniture and installations, partnering with top-quality furniture producers to ensure every fitted piece is nothing short of flawless.
• Nick keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. With over a decade of experience managing home refurbishments and building projects, he coordinates our tradespeople and schedules installations. He ensures every project stays on time and within budget, so you’ll always know exactly where things stand.

Why ‘Essence’?

It’s simple: We strip away the noise and focus on what truly matters – creating living spaces that reflect who you are. Essence is about capturing the “essence” of your lifestyle and translating it into furniture that’s as functional as beautiful.

Let’s Get Started

Ready to reimagine your space? Drop us a line, show us your Pinterest board (or jot down a rough sketch), and let us help you design fitted furniture that feels like home – because, at Essence, home is where clever storage, warm finishes, and happy memories come together.