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More beautiful engineered oak flooring. This time in 2 colourways.

1 - in the Kolonial range (brushed for texture) in Smoked Natural

2 - Again, the Kolonial range in Smoked White.

Check them both out here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/engineered-oak-flooring-harrogate/

#oakflooring #engineeredoakflooring #smokedwhiteflooring #smokednaturalflooring  #oakfloors #oakfloor
The oak flooring in this Wetherby home has provided a light, contemporary, yet welcoming feel to this modern home.

Checkout the details here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/engineered-oak-flooring-yorkshire/

#engineeredoakflooring #engineeredflooring #oakflooring #modernoakflooring
We make lots of external oak doors. Mostly, they are installed on our buildings and enclosed porches.

We have a selection of doors in the workshop from over the last few months. Every door is made to measure and can be whatever style you like!

For more info, see here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/oak-frame-conservatory-door-options/
***TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY***
This was a lovely project to work on. Our client wanted to replace his existing, dark mahogany door and frame, and replace with a lighter, more substantial oak one.
Swipe through the photos to see the transformation.
Build and installation @r.j.stout 

Read the Case Study here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-door-and-frame/
#oakporch #oakglazedporch #porch #oakframework #engravedhousenumber #kerbappeal #enclosedporch
***Motivational Monday***

It's over 4 years since we supplied this glazed oak porch to a young couple in the North East. They renovated their home, doing the majority of the work themselves. This included installing the glazed oak porch.

Many of our oak porches and buildings are installed either by ourselves, other builders and joiners, and quite often by capable DIYers, like Adam here.

Would you consider installing your own porch, or leave it to the professional?

Either way, we're here to help you design your oak porch.

Checkout the glazed porch case study here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/enclosed-oak-porch-tyne-wear/

#glazedporch #enclosedporch #glazedoakporch #enclosedoakporch #kerbappeal #diyporch #frontporch
***Friday Favourite***
It's over 10 years ago since we made the oak bike in recognition of the Tour de France starting in Yorkshire.

The whole of Yorkshire seemed to get behind the event and it was, apparently, "The grandest, Grand Depart of all times". How could it not be with Yorkshire folk and Yorkshire countryside lining the route?
***THROWBACK THURSDAY***

It's nearly 7 years ago since we finished the installation of the fabulous oak sunroom on this Harrogate home. Adding the sunroom created access to the garden, and the ever important garden view from the house.

Checkout the Case Study here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-garden-room-harrogate/

#oaksunroom #oakgardenroom #oakconservatory #sunroom #gardenroom #conservatory #oakframework #countryhome #frenchdoors #oakframe
***TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY***

The installation of this oak sunroom created a room with access to the beautiful back garden of this family home in York. Access wasn't easy before and the garden couldn't be seen from the house. Now, the room is filled with light, and the garden can be enjoyed.

https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-sunroom-in-york-village/

#glazedroom #oaksunroom #sunroom #conservatory #oakconservatory #oakgardenroom #oakbifolddoors #bifolddoors
Checkout the fabulous oak conservatory, verandah, and doors we supplied to Peak Edge Hotel in Chesterfield. A beautiful hotel and wedding venue on the edge of the Peak District.
Checkout the case study here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/peak-edge-hotel/
#weddingvenue #oakroom #oakverandah #oakframedbuilding #oakdoors
****FABULOUS FRIDAY****

How fabulous is this kitchen? The beautiful oak trusses, ridge and purlins have created a spectacular open kitchen with the all important 'Wow Factor.'

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

#oaktruss #oaktrusses #wowfactor #oakpurlins #oaktrussesandpurlins #roofdetail #kitchensofinstagram #kitchesofinsta
***THROWBACK THURSDAY***
Its 7 years ago since we supplied this stunning oak framed open kitchen/dining room on this property, but what a great idea it was then!

In the last few years we've seen a massive increase in clients wanting open/covered outdoor seating and dining spaces.

Checkout some of the different oak garden structures we've made, here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-study-archive/

#outdoorkitchen #outdoordining #oakframework #oakframe #joinerydesign #bespokeoak #bespokeoakframe
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Details are here: https://bit.ly/3Xaegc
***TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY***

Removing the white facade from around the door, and building brick dwarf walls, before adding the oak porch, has created a more contemporary look and lovely welcome to this Durham home.

Checkout more porches: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/galleries/?_galleries=porches
Stunning 2 storey atrium on a property in Stokesley.

How fabulous does this look?

Checkout the Case Study here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-atrium-and-oak-trusses/

#oakatrium #atrium #oakframework #bespokeoak #joinerydesign #oakglazedframe #oakglazedscreen
***Friday Favourite***
We may be heading towards the back end of summer, but if you have an outdoor, covered kitchen and dining space, and a sunken fire pit/seating area, you're laughing!

Whatever the weather (within reason), isn't this just the perfect outdoor space?

The case study is here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-framed-outdoor-kitchen/

#outdoorkitchen #outdoordiningspace #sunkenfirepit #oakframework #oakoutdoorpergola #oakpergola #oakoutdoorkitchen #makingthemostofthesummer
***THROWBACK THURSDAY***

It's 6 years ago since we started discussing this project with our client. The project was completed by the end of the year. The original building that was sited where this fantastic family media room now stands, was a run down indoor pool. Swipe through to see. What a fabulous improvement. 😍

#oakframe #familymediaroom #oakbifolddoors #oakbuilding #beforeandafter #throwbackthursday

The case study is here: https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/oak-framed-building-space-living-area/
Do you need a new staircase, or want to replace certain elements of your existing one?
Contact us for ore information.

#oakstaircase #oakstaiurcases #bespokestaircase

https://oakbydesign.co.uk/oak-staircases/
***TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY***
We hope everyone had a lovely BH weekend, and here we are already - Tuesday!
We haven't shared the Before and After of this beautiful, architect designed glazed porch before, so here it is. 

This is unusual in that it has a large, sheltered, unglazed area at the front of the glazed porch. We loved working on this!

Adding a porch to the front of your home can really add kerb appeal and enhance the property.

https://oakbydesign.co.uk/case-studies/contemporary-glazed-oak-porch/

#glazedoakporch #oakporch #glazedporchwithoverhang #frontporch #oakdoor #externaloakdoor #externaldoor #whatanentrance #kerbappeal #treansformationtuesday  #beforeandafter
Stunning oak trusses on a property near Northallerton. They gave provided the Wow Factor! 😍

#oaktruss #oaktrusses #wowfactor #roofdetail
What’s In The Workshop Wednesday?
We’re currently working on a project for a client in Scotland, and it’s all hands to the deck! 
Some other projects that are nearing completion are:
-  A stunning oak door with 3 vertical glazed panels, and frame.
- A set of French doors with sidelights.
- Oak RSJ Covers
- Pergola parts drying in the drying room.
- A fabulous glazed oak open porch framework, which we can’t wait to see in-situ. 

#witww #whatsintheworkshopwednesday #whatsintheworkshop #joineryworkshop #workshop #joinerydesign #externaloakdoor #frenchdoors #rsjcovers
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Jacky Burton
Jacky Burton

Left us a 5 star review

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

A first rate service from start to finish. We've used this company in the past for our floor - 40 foot of solid oak! 2 beams and 2 RSJ covers. This time a beam for our new kitchen inglenook and another RSJ cover. More than impressed with the products which more than met our spec. A very friendly and helpful team who I'd recommend to anyone.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

Marvellous place, so many wonderful things made from wood.

Great personal service to ensure we got what we needed specific to our personal requirements. Quality is outstanding and there was a helping hand there all the way. The porch we ended up with was not cheap but having looked at others the quality of the Oak by design product shines through. Very pleased with the result and the complements from both neighbours and our builders keep coming.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We decided to get an oak porch to make our home more attractive and we are so glad we did as it really is beautiful ! Joanne and the Team have been professional, friendly and just a pleasure to deal with ! Thank you so much !!

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

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

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!"

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

Excellent quality workmanship and materials. Very easy and friendly to deal with on the phone. Everything done on time and no problems at all. Will definitely use again next time I need an oak porch or any other oak structures.

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.

Spectacular service from start to finish! great design work and support from concept to installation. The builders were amazing! So pleased with the outcome! Thankyou so so much !

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.

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

My company has ordered 2 porches with Joanne from oak by design, and have more planned in the future. They've been brilliant from start to finnish. Great communication right through. And the quality of the product is exceptional. Do not hesitate to order.

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.

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.

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.

Working with Oak By Design on our project was a pleasure and we were delighted with the results. Joanne was extremely helpful, quick to answer any questions and generally a great person to deal with! The quality and finish of the products - RSJ covers and Oak Windows & Doors were superb and look great. Would highly recommend working with Oak By Design and would not hesitate to use their services again for future projects!

Four years ago we took the decision to completely gut an old farmhouse and start again with it, we started looking for a supplier of oak to refit all of the internal doors, door casings, skirting and flooring. Our carpenter recommended Oak By Design. He wasn't wrong! All of the oak has been completely top notch. As the old house has settled into it's new skin it has moved and cracked in various places, the only thing that has been stable and unwavering is the oak. The customer service has been superb, with them continuing to supply exactly the same items, with the same quality over the course of 4 years. They even indulged our designs for furniture for our "boot room", with Shoe pigeon holes and a bench which we could store wellies under (as pictured). The doors supplied by them are reassuringly heavy and sturdy, with a proper "thunk" as you close them, cutting off sound from the rest of the house. There may be other, cheaper suppliers of oak out there, but none with the same level of quality, longevity and customer service as Oak By Design. If you want to do it right (& once!) use these guys.

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.

From the initial quotation right through to the delivery and after service Joanne has been brilliant and given me an excellent product. I have just ordered another porch for another project from them and I will continue to do so for future projects . Thomas and Bell Building Contractors Ltd

Very professional. Excellent product and service. Highly recommended.

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.

Ordered an oak mantle beam from Oak by Design and they quickly called to check the finer details. Unfortunatly, the beam was slightly damaged on arrival by the courier company. Oak by Design immediately arranged to have it picked by DHL, transferred back to Yorkshire from Kent, repaired and sent back within 2 days, with no quibbles. The beam is beautiful, as is the high quality customer service by these people. Fully recommend using this company. Anthony Slater, Tonbridge. Tonbridge.

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.

I wish I could give more starts!! We looked at many companies before finally choosing Oak by Design. We are so glad we chose them. They were excellent from start to finish. They worked with us to find a workable design that was to our liking. Our door looks amazing (despite the building site that still surrounds it!). Their customer service is of the highest standard, Joanne could not do enough to help us. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Super friendly people helping me with my self build porch!

I was sourcing an oak RSJ cover (circa 5m length) for my extension and found Oak by Design on the internet. All of the reviews I could were glowing and so I contacted them......And I'm so glad that I did. Joanne Fisher answered my initial call and she looked after my order from beginning to end - in terms of ensuring that I got exactly what I wanted she/they provided a superb service - everything on time - delivery in to the Peak District to suit when I wanted. The quality of the the RSJ cover is fantastic thick solid oak that matches my oak floor - looks amazing. If you want anything oak I can thoroughly recommend Oak By Design.

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.

I could not recommend Oak By Design more highly. Joanne and the team worked tirelessly to resolve an issue that was the result of my mistake when I ordered the porch. Great customer service.

On behalf of John Docherty: Oak By Design were a great company to deal with; helpful, knowledgeable, professional. The quality of the oak supplied to us for our bespoke porch was first class. Nothing was too much trouble for this company, and we will definitely be using this wonderful company again in 2022.

I firstly used oak by design a couple of years ago for an open oak porch. They were extremely helpful and everything was delivered on time to the highest quality. The porch went together with the oak dowels provided and looked great when it was all slated in. They have also supplied me with a oak beam for a fireplace natural random finish and it looks good.

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.

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.