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Guides fromthe workshop.
Practical advice on fit-out, joinery and planning a project in Northern Ireland, from the people who design, make and fit it.
Cat A and Cat B fit-out: what's the difference?
What Cat A and Cat B office fit-outs include, who usually pays for each, what Cat A+ means, and what to check before you sign a lease in Northern Ireland.
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Bespoke or off-the-shelf kitchen: what's the difference?
How a bespoke kitchen differs from a standard fitted kitchen in sizing, materials, finish and lifespan, and how to decide which suits your home and budget.
Choosing timber and veneers for bespoke joinery
The differences between solid timber, veneers, painted finishes and laminates for reception desks, kitchens and fitted furniture, and where each works best.
Fitted wardrobes: what to decide before you measure
The decisions to make before a fitted wardrobe or dressing room is measured, from door types and internal layout to lighting and finishes.
How long does an office fit-out take?
The stages of an office fit-out, from brief to move-in day, what decides how long each one takes, and how to keep your programme on track in Northern Ireland.
What a joinery subcontractor needs to price your package
The drawings, specifications and programme information a specialist joinery subcontractor needs to give an accurate price, and what slows a tender down.
Planning a restaurant fit-out around opening day
How to plan a restaurant, bar or café fit-out backwards from opening day, which decisions to make first, and where hospitality programmes usually slip.
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