When most people commission a piece of carpentry or joinery, they don’t want a grand design; they simply want something attractive and functional for their home. One client that we worked with wanted an office desk for his workspace, for example. We began the project by visiting his home and talking to him about his
What do you do with a derelict out-building in your garden? A barn conversion could transform it into a studio, office or granny flat. But if you live in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, it could make an attractive holiday home. Oliver Gibbs Carpentry and Joinery was commissioned to help convert an old stone barn into a holiday home in
Straw may sound like an unlikely building material but it is increasingly being used in the construction industry. Its growing popularity is because straw is an excellent insulator that is ecological friendly and cheap. Using straw in building requires some specialist skill. To make a wall, a timber frame needs to be constructed. The bails
