Business Details
6 Years
experience
Expert Bespoke Cabinet Makers in Dunblane
At Ashfield Workshop, we believe traditional craftsmanship remains vital in an era dominated by mass production. Our team creates custom cabinetry and timber products in our Dunblane workshop, fostering direct relationships between makers and clients. With over two decades of combined experience, our skilled joiners specialise in solid wood kitchens, sash windows, and bespoke furniture. We prioritise transparency, using locally sourced Scottish timber and traditional techniques like finger-jointed worktops and dovetailed cabinetry. Clients are welcome to visit our workshop to observe projects from initial design to final installation, ensuring every detail meets their specifications.Our commitment to quality is evident in client testimonials praising our attention to detail, durability, and exceptional service. We balance heritage methods with modern thermal efficiency in window manufacturing and offer tailored solutions for unique projects, from staircases to one-off pieces. Sustainability guides our material choices, and our pricing structure maintains clarity throughout the process. This approach has established us as trusted craftsmen in the Stirling region, delivering enduring value through meticulous workmanship.
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
Sash Windows
Timber Staircases
Custom Furniture
Worktops
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer direct workshop access to observe your project's progress
- Our team combines 37+ years of traditional joinery expertise
- We use locally sourced Scottish timber for sustainability
- Transparent costing with detailed material breakdowns
- Specialists in heritage window restoration with modern efficiency
What people say
High quality timber
First class service
Stunning finish
Excellent craftsmen
Good design sense
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
Crafting tailored kitchen solutions using traditional cabinetry techniques with furniture-grade birch plywood and solid wood frames. Our process involves client collaboration from initial floor plans to final installation, ensuring perfect fit for any space. Features include dovetailed construction, sliding shelves, and durable finishes, designed to meet specific storage needs while maintaining aesthetic appeal through handcrafted quality.
Sash Windows
Manufacturing authentic double-glazed sash and case windows combining heritage aesthetics with modern thermal efficiency. Each window includes concealed draught proofing, traditional ironmongery, and optional factory finishes. We specialise in matching period properties while improving energy performance, offering timber options with sustainability certifications for conservation area projects requiring planning permission compliance.
Custom Furniture
Creating unique furniture pieces from rough-sawn timber through complete construction process in our workshop. Specialising in one-off designs requiring complex joinery techniques, including carved details and specialist wood selections. Clients collaborate throughout production stages, with opportunities to inspect work-in-progress and request design adjustments before final finishing and delivery to exact dimensional specifications.
Timber Staircases
Designing and installing made-to-order staircases ranging from basic functional models to showpiece centrepieces. Using solid Scottish hardwoods like sycamore and oak, we incorporate traditional construction methods with modern safety standards. Each project includes precise measurement, 3D visualisation options, and on-site fitting by experienced craftsmen to ensure perfect integration with existing architecture.
Worktops
Producing durable worktops in custom shapes including straight, curved, and natural waney edge designs. Constructed from full staves joined with finger-joints for maximum strength, with options for drainer grooves and appliance cutouts. Available in various hardwood species with food-safe oil finishes or lacquer coatings, suitable for kitchen, laboratory, and commercial environments requiring hygienic, long-lasting surfaces.
People
Rachael
Joiner
City & Guilds qualified joiner with 13+ years' experience in solid timber kitchen manufacturing. Trained in Edinburgh, continuing family joinery tradition from Cape Town. Specialises in precision fitting and client consultation for bespoke kitchen projects.
Ruari
Cabinet Maker
Experienced bench joiner with City & Guilds qualifications and furniture design diploma. 24+ years crafting architectural joinery, specialising in traditional window construction and complex cabinetry. Oversees technical aspects of large projects while maintaining hands-on workshop involvement.
Questions
What types of timber do you use for your products?
We primarily use locally sourced Scottish hardwoods like sycamore, oak, and ash. For specific projects we can source certified sustainable softwoods and exotic timbers with documented provenance.
Can you match existing kitchen cabinetry?
Yes, our specialists can replicate traditional joinery techniques and finishes to seamlessly integrate new units with existing installations while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic consistency.
Do you provide site measurements and installation?
We offer comprehensive site surveys and full installation services. Our team handles all aspects from dismantling old fittings to precise new installations, ensuring perfect alignment and functionality.
How long does a typical kitchen project take?
From initial consultation to installation, bespoke kitchens typically take 8-12 weeks. This includes design development, material sourcing, workshop production, and scheduled fitting appointments.
Can you create worktops with special features?
We manufacture custom worktops with integrated drainer grooves, appliance cutouts, and bespoke edge profiles. Available in straight, curved, or natural waney edge designs to suit individual requirements.
