Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Bespoke Cabinet Makers in Edinburgh
Established in 1953, Laurence McIntosh has built a reputation as one of the UK's leading manufacturers of bespoke joinery and hand-crafted furniture. Our expertise spans architectural joinery, interior design, and principal contracting, serving clients who value exceptional craftsmanship and timeless quality. With a 20,000sq/ft workshop in Edinburgh, we combine traditional techniques with modern innovation to deliver projects ranging from single furniture pieces to full property restorations. Our collaborations with architects and interior designers have resulted in prestigious projects, including the Glasgow School of Art and the Scotch Whisky Experience.We maintain rigorous quality standards, employing time-honoured methods such as custom veneering, spray painting, and French polishing. Our team's dedication to excellence is reflected in client testimonials praising our professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to transform challenging projects into dream spaces. We hold Constructionline accreditation and prioritise sustainable practices, working with responsibly sourced materials and partnering with specialists in lighting, textiles, and hardware.
Services
Bespoke Joinery
Interior Design
Principal Contracting
Heritage Restoration
Custom Furniture
Spray Painting
French Polishing
Veneering
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We have 70 years of expertise in bespoke joinery and cabinet making.
- Our Edinburgh workshop combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.
- We deliver full turnkey services for listed buildings and luxury properties.
- We hold Constructionline accreditation for quality assurance.
- Our team collaborates directly with architects and interior designers nationwide.
Associations and certifications
- Constructionline
What people say
Impeccable standards
World class standards
Meticulous approach
Phenomenal expertise
Turn key service
Services
Bespoke Joinery
We create tailored architectural joinery solutions for heritage and contemporary properties. Our craftsmen replicate period features and design modern woodwork using traditional techniques in our Edinburgh workshop. Services include doors, panelling, cabinetry, and flooring for luxury homes and commercial spaces.
Interior Design
Our design team crafts unique interiors reflecting clients' personalities, combining bespoke furniture with curated lighting and textiles. We manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring authenticity and quality in residential and commercial environments.
Principal Contracting
We oversee construction projects from planning to delivery, coordinating with architects and specialists. Our services include new builds, refurbishments, and heritage restorations, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Heritage Restoration
Specialists in restoring listed buildings using traditional methods. We revitalise period features while maintaining structural integrity, as demonstrated in projects like the Glasgow School of Art and Edinburgh's Georgian Townhouse.
Custom Furniture
Craftsmen produce unique furniture items from responsibly sourced timber. Each piece combines old-world techniques like French polishing with modern design requirements for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What types of projects do you specialise in?
We specialise in bespoke joinery, interior design, and principal contracting for heritage buildings and luxury properties across the UK.
How long has Laurence McIntosh been in business?
We have been crafting bespoke woodwork since 1953, combining 70 years of tradition with modern innovation.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in restoring Grade A and B listed properties using traditional techniques while meeting modern standards.
Can you manage full property renovations?
We offer turnkey services from single furniture pieces to complete property restorations, working closely with architects and designers.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Edinburgh, we undertake projects throughout the UK, including London, Glasgow, and the Scottish Highlands.
