Selection of bespoke oak tops for a customer in Ansty

Designed and handcrafted at our workshop in Plumpton Green, Sussex, this bespoke set of resin-enhanced oak surfaces adds a touch of contemporary ambience to a charming cottage in Ansty. The service was extended to delivery and professional fitting by request, with cut-outs for the sink and hob being made on-site following numerous measurements to maintain accuracy and aesthetic appeal. Our creative customer was also supplied with off-cuts for personal use that would make stunning cheese and bread boards in sync with the theme of our tops. The hob cut-outs were enriched with our exclusive technique of bark preservation, which immerses the bark in a translucent blanket of resin. All timber used for this project was kiln-dried to below 10% moisture content using our on-site vacuum kiln, thus ensuring maximum stability.

The full stave oak table-tops were treated with clear epoxy resin to enhance the earthy attributes, preserve their natural beauty and guarantee hygienic use. Accompanying the worktops are matching live-edge shelves featuring transparent resin inserts to match the design of the worktops. Shelves are an effective and efficient method of attaining extra storage room, and our customer cleverly chose to incorporate them into her bathroom and dining area where space was running a little tight. The luminous warmth of the solid oak tops combines beautifully with radiance of the brass handles to create a sense of harmony throughout the cottage. All surfaces were treated with a natural blend of fragrant oils to intensify the colour palette and provide protection.

Bespoke full stave oak worktops with resin infill, bark preservation

full of character and beautiful knots, resin infill rustic oak worktops, bespoke worktops. Our customers from New Forest recently invited us back for lunch and were kind enough to let us snap a few photos of their kitchen featuring our full stave character worktops with resin infill. Sue and Richard contacted us looking for a complete wooden-surface solution as the final piece to their stunning house extension and we are thrilled about sharing the results with you.

Sue & Richard chose to have our modern-rustic range of oak surfaces to finish their house extension in style. The project features long-stave oak tops with matching single-plank shelves, up-stands and window sills. The worktops have been cleverly reinforced with end cups of both ends for aesthetic and durability purposes (to protect the timber from the heat generated by the cooker). Sue and Richard also opted for our innovative bark preservation technique, which preserves the bark in a hard, transparent resin capsule – perfect for those who love the natural qualities of wood. We have also included resin inserts over knots and voids, covering them in a clear blanket that enhances the organic characteristics of their surface whilst making it hygienic use and resistant to wear.

It’s safe to say the outcome is a truly authentic and thought-through design that beautifully accents the warm brick wall and oak floor. Sue and Richard came to us knowing exactly seeing the examples of our work on our website, it was then up to us make the concept come alive. Richard and Sue also came up with the brilliant idea to make matching cheeseboards and breadboards from sink and hob cut-outs, further contributing to harmony within the all-new addition to their home.

We’ve had a great time catching up with Richard, Sue, their daughter Emma and her lovely son Alex. It’s delightful to hear that our customers are so pleased with the results. We now look forward to the future and the projects ahead, no matter how wild and abstract they may be. We love challenges… give us a try.

Customer’s review can be found on : Earthy Timber Review