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***WHAT'S IN THE WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY?***
We've a few interesting items in the workshop at the moment. Some still in the process of being made, and, in the case of the oak porch, some waiting to be delivered.

The oak porch is lovely! It has a curved tie beam, and the side upright posts are shaped at the top, as can be seen on the second photo. You can also see the shaping of the return beams which stand forward of the porch.

The other photos show 2 different doors. The first is a ledge and brace door with detailing to the front. We'll share more of this once installed. The second door is sectional door with 3 oak panels. We'll share more of these when they are further along.

#whatsintheworkshopwednesday #joineryworkshop #oaktruss #oakporch #oakdoors #ledgeandbracedoor
***TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY***

What a fabulous transformation this replacement sunroom was! The previous building was dark, as it was full of small windows and had a hipped roof.

By having large glazed units, glazed bifold doors, and glazed, pitched roof, the room is now filled with light.

#transformationtuesday #beforeandafter #homerenovation #oaksunroom #oakconservatory #bifolddoors #modernoak #oakbuilding #manufactureandinstalloakbuilding
A fabulous oak sunroom in Oxfordshire that we supplied a few years ago. After having an oak porch from Oak By Design, Justin and his partner decided they needed an oak sunroom to match it!!

See the case study here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-sunroom-oxfordshire/

#oaksunroom #oakporch #bespokeoak #oakbuilding #oakconservatory #oakgardenroom #oakframe
🎃👻🎃👻 Happy Halloween everyone 🎃👻🎃👻

How delightful is @laurakenny31’s oak porch, all dressed for the season?

There’s a good welcome for any Trick or Treaters here! 

#halloween #halloweendecor #oakporch #kerbappeal #porchhalloweenready🎃 #bestdressedporch
Enter this home - if you dare!

Lots of Halloween fun going on here! 

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Checkout our porches here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/galleries/?_galleries=porches

#halloweenhouse #halloweenporch #halloweendecor #frontporch #entranceporch #Halloween #kerbappeal #seasonalporch
Are you ready for Halloween on Thursday? 
Heather had her porch Halloween ready a few years ago - doesn't it look fabulous?
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See the Case Study here, and see how Heather created a fabulous welcome to her home: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-porch-with-oak-seats/

#oakporch #oakporchesofinstagram #halloweendecor #halloweenporchdecor #entranceporchdecor #kerbappeal #createanentrance #frontporch
It's many years ago since we supplied this oak framed sunroom for a client in Worcestershire. The addition of oak rafters has created a timeless, traditional room with great views of the garden.

The case study is here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-study-archive/?_new_facet=buildings

#oakconservatory #oaksunroom #conservatory #sunroom #gardenroom #oakrafters #oakroofdetail
Stunning chunky oak trusses in a barn conversion in Suffolk. Together with oak purlins and ridge, they have given this single storey home the Wow Factor!

Checkout the case study here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-roof-trusses-suffolk/

#oaktrusses #oaktruss #chunkyoaktrusses #roofdetail #oakpurlins #oakridge #newhome #barnconversion #bespokeoak #oakframe
A sneak preview of a stunning detached oak sunroom on a beautiful property in the Yorkshire Dales. On the site of a damp, ageing Victorian greenhouse, this oak conservatory/sunroom has created a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the sun, whilst also providing the perfect haven for the clients cactuses.

The case study for this will be shared shortly.

In the meantime, checkout our oak buildings here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-study-archive/?_new_facet=buildings

#oakframework #oaksunroom #oakconservatory #greenhousereplacement #oakexternaldoor #bespokeoakbuilding #oakgreenhouse #conservatory #sunroom
***What's In The Workshop Wednesday?***

We've made a few of these short 3 sided oak covers which will be fit over the door openings in a farmhouse. The oversail is different on both sides of the opening, so don't be thinking we've cut one side too short!!!
The other photos show a large garden framework. This is going to be an absolute beauty. At 8 metres x 5 metres, with a hipped roof, and made from 190mm x 190mm timbers,  it's going to be the perfect outdoor area.

Checkout our "Structures" case studies here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-study-archive/?_new_facet=structures

Lots of ideas for the garden.

#oakrsjcovers #rsjcovers #oakframework #whatsintheworkshopwednesday #joineryworkshop #joinersworkshop #onthejoinersworkbench
🍂It's definitely autumnal! 🍁
Amanda has lit the wood burning stove and the showroom is lovely and cosy.🔥
Our showroom is open between 9am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Please let us know, if you can, before calling so we can make sure someone is free to spend some time with you and answer any questions etc.

See more of the showroom here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/showroom/

#oakjoineryshowroom #oakshowroom #woodburningstove #cosy
Stunning solid oak trusses in this property renovation/extension near York.

The tie beam of the truss has provided the perfect place to hang Christmas foliage above the table.

Checkout the case study here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-trusses-and-purlins/

#oaktruss #oaktrusses #oakpurlins #oakridge #roofdetail #bespokeoak #wowfactor
Fabulous oak atrium, with a roofed oak pergola.

With fabulous views such as these, where else would you want to sit out and relax?

Checkout the case study here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/2-storey-oak-atrium-and-pergola/

#oakatrium #oakpergola #oakcanopy #oakverandah #oakframework #oakexternaldoors #oakglazing
***Throwback Thursday***
It's 7 years since we supplied Simon with an oak carport and outside steps. With a storage area above the carport, the structure is extremely practical!

See the case study here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-car-port

#oakcarport #carportstorage #carport #carstorage #oakstructure #oakframework
***TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY***

Super transformation from 4 bay cart shed to 3 bedroom self build home in Lincolnshire. How super is this kitchen with pitched roof and feature oak trusses? We love it! 😍

Checkout more trusses here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/galleries/?_galleries=trusses

#oaktrusses #oaktruss #transformationtuesday #beforeandafter #cartshedtransformation #roofdetail #pitchedroof #kingposttrusses #paintedkitchen
Finished last summer, this stunning glazed roof conservatory, oak porch and canopy have changed the front of this Pateley Bridge home for the better. Gone are the dark, softwood sunroom, the dark entrance porch and the open back door. How much more welcoming does this lovely home look now?

Checkout the case study for the conservatory here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-conservatory-glazed-roof/
 
#oakconservatory #oaksunroom #replacementsunroom #replacementconservatory #oakporch #oakcanopy #beforeandafter #HomeRenovation
This fantastic oak orangery, and various other doors and staircase, were completed approximately 7 years ago.
Set in 5 acres of grassland, the property has far reaching views over the countryside, much of it seen from the orangery.

See the case study here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-building-harrogate/

#oakorangery #oaksunroom #oakgardenroom #orangery #oakframe #oakframework #joinerydesign #lanternroof #bespokejoinery
***Throwback Thursday***

This is where it all started. Richard and Sarah's barn renovation.

Read the first part of their renovation journey here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/the-barn-conversion-part-1/

#oaktrusses #oakroof #oakstaircase #oakbeams #joinerydesign #barnconversion
***What's In The Workshop Wednesday?***

A few interesting pieces we have in the workshop at the moment are:

A stunning oak and painted staircase. More of this to be shared soon.
A beautiful oak fireplace beam, finished in Natural wax.
A fabulous oak side table made by Dave, in his spare time. This will be used as his 'gin and tonic' table! The table has been made using oak with the waney edge still in place. This is often referred to as a 'wild edge'.

https://oakbydesign.co.uk/oak-staircases/

#whatsintheworkshopwednesday #joineryworkshop #oakstaircase #oakfireplacebeam #oaktable
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We are ‘over the moon’ with our beautiful oak porch made by Oakbydesign .From our initial enquiry to delivery and installation the service and attention to detail has been outstanding! A very big thank you to Joanne who was so helpful and friendly from start to finish which made the whole process such a pleasure. Highly recommend anyone looking for an oak porch to choose Oakbydesign . Yvonne Grant.

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On behalf of Shears PHG Our customer was looking at having an oak porch built for their property in the West Midlands we got in contact with Joanne at Oak by Design and she was really helpful, always friendly on the phone and polite nothing was too much trouble. Joanne kept us up to date through every stage and our customer is really pleased with the results of the Porch it looks great and we wouldn’t hesitate to use them again in the future

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Oak by Design were extremely helpful at all stages of my project from helping and advising me to choose the most appropriate beam through to advice on fixing the beam. They were extremely patient with changes to my beam dimension requirements finally providing a solution to suit my project. They provided photographs on completion of the beam prior to dispatch to ensure that my requirements had been met. I was extremely impressed by the quality and finish of the beam which has become the focal point for my fireplace project. Oak by Design provided customer care of the highest quality and I would highly recommend their services.

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We were looking to have a bespoke oak and glass atrium for the front of our new house renovation. We wanted to find a company we trusted, who clearly understood our brief and could manufacture and install a high quality product at a competitive price. A big ask, but OakByDesign ticked all our boxes. Jamie and the team from the initial discovery meeting to completion of the installation were fantastic. The design, material quality and installation were first class and I would highly recommend you to include them within your project plans. Thank you all. Ben and Lindsay.

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We can thoroughly recommend Oak by Design. Not only did they provide the best of oak floors and oak staircase to suit our new, contemporary home, but they returned to make good a problem which was not their fault. Going the extra mile separates great companies from ordinary firms. Thank you Jamie & Billy. From Mike & Barbara, York.

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Great service by a friendly professional team, a pleasure to work with. The end result of our oak glazed leisure spa and outdoor kitchen looks fantastic. Great job

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When embarking on a large renovation project assembling the right team of skilled work people is vital. It involves the need for skill, imagination and trust. It was important to us to use a local company and Oak by Design seemed to tick the right boxes although we had not dealt with them or indeed heard of them before. We soon came to realise that the combination of Ben, Billy, Jamie, Matt and MIck ( listed strictly in alphabetical order ) was a great success. Skilled: highly, imaginative: an excellent creative talent, trustworthy: 100% but also such great team players that all the other trades on site benefitted from their cooperation and great good humour. I would endorse the other reviewers who have commented on the quality of the materials used, whether in the replacement windows, the light oak internal doors. the fantastic oak staircase, the secret bookcase and the pièce de résistance: the oak conservatory. It has been a great project and much of that I attribute to the work of Oak by Design. A big thank you to you all.

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My client was looking for ways in which to make his conversion (of an early seventies house into a period family farmhouse) “stand out from the crowd”. whilst maintaining a commercial eye on his expenditure, as the house was being converted for resale profit. Making the choice to meet with Richard and explore possibilities for incorporating some Real solid Oak features into his plans proved to be the making of the project. By taking lots of advice from Richard on both the size and structure of the components we were able to incorporate three key features. The beautiful and bold roof trusses and purlins for the open plan kitchen are simply a joy to behold. The stunning full height gable window which is directly glazed into the large framework can be appreciated from both the the kerbside and of course from within the cosy snug on the ground floor or the amazing first floor main bedroom where we incorporated some additional exposed roof beams just purely for effect. All in all it is fair to say that these significant choices certainly created the wow factor my client was looking for. Having managed to pre sell the property well before completion it in itself demonstrates the benefits of keeping these sorts of real oak features as part of a modern build. I have no hesitation whatsoever is saying that if anyone is looking to get advice and is serious about investing in quality oak products they should have no need to look further than Oak by Design. Thanks again Richard for all your help , guidance and continued support which is a credit to you and the craftsmen you employ.

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We purchased some engineered oak flooring and oak covers from Oak By Design and couldn't be happier with the finish and quality. They are spot on. Joanne was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and provided plenty of advice when necessary. Thank you

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A fabulous service and supportive through the design and delivery process. Highly recommended

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We ordered two bespoke doors and two bespoke porches for our house build from Joanne at OByD. We were specifically delighted with Joanne's attention to detail (and patience! lol) making the overall customer experience excellent. The product was equally fantastic, the product quality was truly beyond our expectations. Joanne is super helpful and knowledgeable, and kept my spirits up throughout our project. We would 100% recommend OByD, and specifically Joanne, for all your standard and bespoke oak requirements. H&D

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Fantastic staff with fantastic craftsmanship. Great communication and always on the ball. I would highly recommend oak by design, I don’t think you could get a better quality oak porch anywhere. Extremely pleased with ours , always getting compliments from fellow villagers

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Posting on behalf of my Mother in Law, Shirley Abbott "Having planned to shop around, Oak By Design was my first stop. I had no need to look any further. Joanne patiently and professionally guiding me through the confusion of choosing the right flooring. The service and support from the staff was exceptional, efficient and helpful. And - my floor looks amazing!"

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Great service from start to finish, Joanne was great help. Designs were spot on and so happy with the porch. 10/10. Fully recommend.

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We were delighted with our new porch. Right from our initial contact with Joanne at ObD, through the design and the installation by Jack and his team the service has been excellent. We would have no hesitation in recommending ObD and Jack to anyone thinking of a high quality oak porch. Thank you to all involved.

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Excellent customer service. Very friendly. Explained in detail. Product is beautiful. Would recommend. Company sent photos of finished product prior to dispatch to confirm our happiness with their work.

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Amazing craftsmanship from this company. The customer service from Joanne was superb. My questions and indecisiveness were never an issue and she was always on hand to offer advice and find the answers to my questions. Our oak porch has transformed the house and we are over thd moon with it. Would highly recommend Oak By Design. Joanne is an asset to the sales and promotion of this company and is very knowledgeable. Would give 10 stars if I could!

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Marvellous place, so many wonderful things made from wood.

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We have been impressed from the first contact with Oak By Design, first class customer service and the product speaks for itself. We found it straight forward to install and the support was always there if we needed it. Brilliant, we could not recommend enough and will use them again.

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Exceptional service and beautiful flooring. Absolutely delighted with every aspect. Went above and beyond great customer service to meet our needs and timescales.

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From the start of our enquiry, the service provided was excellent. Joanne was a great help and the oak porch structure looks fantastic on our new build. It completely changed the look of the house. Very quick delivery could not recommend enough.

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Oak by design provided our engineered oak flooring. From our initial meeting and supply of samples to the final delivery we have been provided with excellent service. Carl has been in touch throughout the process and provided updates about the lead time and expected delivery dates. We are delighted with the flooring. Very happy to recommend Oak by design.

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Amazing customer service from beginning to end . My builder was in awe at the quality of the oak porch components. Call them and ask for Joanne - what she doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing! It’s not every day you invest in a “proper” porch so do it right. You’ll definitely be delighted!

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Fantastic service from start to finish, I would have no hesitation in recommending this company or using them again. Very professional and helpful. Joanne was great in assisting us with choosing both styles and colours of the beams and cladding.

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What can I say, Oak By Design have been the most fantastic company to deal with. Joanne was so helpful, friendly and professional. She really seemed to care about our project, which made such a difference. We had 4 oak RSJ covers made and 2 fireplace mantles. The finish is outstanding. Everyone believes they are solid beams, which was just what we wanted. The care and attention this company will give you is 2nd to none and I would highly recommend them. Pictures will follow when we complete our project, thanks again Oak By Design. x

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A great company to deal with. Professional from start to finish and always there to assist with any queries. Highly recommended.

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From the beginning the customer service has been superb, excellent help and advice when choosing the flooring, delivery arriving when promised and a product which is extremely high quality. We have replaced the majority of our flooring downstairs and we are so pleased with the result that we would have paid more. Fantastic.

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First class service and product . Our car port and steps look fantastic and blends in with the existing buildings beautifully. Would definitely recommend them.

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As the owner of a local joinery business, Robert Davis Joinery, I have had the pleasure of using Oak by Design on several occasions over the last 8 years. They have produced bespoke interior products for me including Oak doors and timber moldings. The staff in the office and the workshop are always very helpful and friendly and the standard of the workmanship and materials are always of a very high quality.

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Found this company by accident whilst passing through Harrogate, but well worth a visit.Great products choice with helpful friendly service. The wooden flooring and beams look great in situ and we are very pleased with the transformed room. Would recommend and use again.

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Super friendly people helping me with my self build porch!

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From the moment we visited the Oak Design showroom, we knew that we were dealing with a top quality local company. Richard the owner, showed us around his design works with real pride of his product and service offering. Jamie as sales executive has discussed and agreed the options & design with costs to us and we have now implemented the first phase of our home improvement, with more work to follow. We are highly delighted with the finished product and would strongly recommend Oak Design to other interested clients. I also suggest that you pay them a personal visit at the Home Building & Renovation exhibition in Harrogate, as well as their wonderful showroom of Oak Solutions in Tockwith to get a personal guided tour.

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Really delighted with the new porch by Oak by Design. It adds a super feature to my converted barn. Thanks to Joanne and the team.

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Firstly, the product quality was superb, a beautiful oak mantle piece for my fire place, gorgeous. The installation was quick, efficient and fitter very friendly. The price was very reasonable, actually very good value. But what makes it all SIX STAR, ( but we I can only give 5!), was the customer service. When walking in the shop I was perfectly attended to, I was given samples to take home and they remembered to call soma days later to see what I thought. Order to install time was very fast for such a bespoke service. My experience was world class, great to deal with a brilliant local/small business, I totally recommend.

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Fantastic service and quality of product. I couldn’t be happier with my Oak porch, which was designed to my specification with the minimum of fuss. Joanne was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Incredibly well engineered and looks fantastic. Thank you so much.

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We got a fantastic garden structure from Oak by Design. It is a very handsome building and the design process was very patient, to say the least. We didn’t really know what we wanted, so we had to be guided through it. And we are delighted.

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Superb! Fantastic! I can’t recommend enough. If you want gorgeous oak use this company. Oak by design made a porch for us and we couldn’t be more happier with it! It’s beautiful! The quality is first rate. Throughout the build Jo kept us informed as to the process of having the oak cut to size and installed. Jo and the team even sent us a lovely oak chopping board! Jack and his team who built it are fabulous! They go the extra mile. We have decided to use oak by design for a kitchen extension project in the future. Thank you oak by design for giving me a gorgeous porch! Charlie x

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From start to finish Oak By Design have been incredible, nothing was too much trouble. Our new Oak doors are beautifully made and have really been the icing on the cake to finish our house renovations off. We have also had a fabulous outdoor oak structure with heating and we are very much looking forward to making the most of it in the months ahead. Thank you to the whole team I would throughly recommend.

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We worked with Jamie from Oak By Design on a super project near Wetherby. There was plenty of oak in this design for the team to really show their worth - and they did. The attention to detail was excellent. If anything was not quite how the client wanted it, they were straight back to attend to this. The customer care was superb. We look forward to working with Oak By Design on another project soon.

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I first used Oak by Design in 2021 for a oak porch, I used them again 2023 for an oak pergola. Both times my clients have been Delighted with the finished product. Both times the product was delivered when stated, everything i needed was on the delivery. Oak by design listened to what I required for both jobs. The quality of the oak is excellent, all joints fit correctly & if I had a problem I only had to ring and speak to them. R Brown Carpentry always recommends Oak by Design when asked about oak structures.

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Found Oak by Design searching for a new front porch to replace a canopy and knew immediately that this was company for the job and I was not disappointed. I already knew what I wanted and Richard, very patiently, developed my basic requirements, with a number of iterations, into a full detailed design. As I live outside their site working area I decided go for supply only and to install the porch myself. It was delivered as promised and it looked great even on the pallet! It took me a while to fit but it was very satisfying and the result is fantastic. The quality of the aged oak and carpentry of the timbers is excellent. I’m delighted with the porch supplied by Oak by Design - it looks superb.

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Thank you Jo for your assistance and detailed guide every step of the way with my new porch. Very pleased with the finished product, I would highly recommend Jack and his team for installation

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Very professional. Excellent product and service. Highly recommended.

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My wife and I recently purchased an oak porch from Oak By Design. We are delighted with the porch and it has been much admired. We did get some help assembling it but everything fitted together perfectly.

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This is the second time that we have used Oak By Design for oak products and once again we weren’t disappointed. We recently ordered some internal oak doors and from the very start they were a pleasure to deal with. Joanne especially was extremely helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. We were kept updated about the progress of our order. Unfortunately we needed to delay acceptance of the doors for a few weeks and Oak By Design happily agreed to store them in their workshop until we were ready for them. The quality of the doors is very high, they are very well made and finished, far better than any oak doors that you will buy “ off the shelf. “ They are all installed now and look fantastic. I would highly recommend Oak By Design and we will certainly use them again in the future if we require any more oak products. A huge thank you to Joanne and the whole team for a great service and a great product.

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Oak by design were a fantastic company to deal with. They made us some treads for a bespoke stair case from large pieces of air dried oak. They were very thorough in making sure that they understood exactly what we wanted. They made excellent suggestions for small changes to our own design in order to produce a better finished product and to manage the cost. We were very happy with the treads when they were delivered. They look fantastic and fitted perfectly to the steel frame which was made by a third party. I could not recommend them more highly.

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Great company, always on the end of the phone to talk through design, measurements, fitting. The Oak is very high standard, looks amazing.

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Perfect from start to finish. The service is above and beyond. Pleasure to install