About
SJW 
Carpentry

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Crafted with real purpose

A place where design meets functionality

Thank you for dropping by and wanting to know more about SJW Carpentry.

My name’s Stephen. I am a highly-skilled Ipswich carpenter and cabinetmaker specialising in bespoke fitted furniture design. My passion, for as long as I can remember, has been to create and design, with wood being my material of choice.

Every day, people place their trust in me to transform their living space, one project at a time, and I cannot tell you how proud this makes me feel. It’s always hard to write about yourself, but those who know my work will tell you that I am “creative,” “skilled,” “precise,” “reliable” and “very tidy.” I live and breathe each project and make sure that my clients feel involved and can see the craftsmanship that has gone into their furniture. I care for all the little details.

Clarity is paramount when designing furniture that will proudly sit in your home for years to come. That’s why I am clear about each aspect of design and specification so that there are no grey areas. If you’ve never had a piece of bespoke fitted furniture made before, you might not know what to expect. With me, the process always starts by fully understanding what you want and need – both in terms of design and function. Even if you’re just thinking about a project, I encourage you to complete the enquiry form, where you’ll be invited to share some information about your plans. Once I receive your enquiry, I’ll quickly come back to you to gather more information (if needed) and explore further design options.

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a fitted furinture service you can trust

Why SJW Carpentry?

Small business, Big expectations!

Deciding to add bespoke fitted furniture to your home is a great idea. With the creation of clutter-free space, increased storage potential and a renewed sense of style, you're making an investment. Not just into your home but your day-to-day living. This is where I come in.

I am deeply committed to offering the very best service. As a small Suffolk fitted furniture business, this is where I really excel. Instead of dealing with large companies with vast members of staff, you will be exploring your furniture ideas with me, and only me, the beating heart of SJW Carpentry. A personal service unmatched by large companies.

My bespoke fitted furniture is made to withstand the test of time. Integrating clever ingenuity into each project, and using trusted ironmongery brands ironmongery, provides long-lasting function.

My approach is friendly and honest in all that I do, and I am humble in the knowledge that my craftmanship exceeds expectations. Please don’t just take my word for it, though. I encourage you to read through the many testimonials my clients have so kindly written. Their words pretty much say it all!

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a very personal journey

Meet Stephen

I launched my Ipswich fitted furniture business, SJW Carpentry, in 2020.

Taking the leap during a global pandemic was a little daunting, but I simply couldn’t wait to get started. With a burning desire to do more with my creativity, I wanted to take my time-honoured cabinetry skills to the next level.  

You see, woodworking has always been a deeply ingrained passion of mine. It allows me to mix creativity and knowledge to engineer solutions for construction and test ideas for problem-solving. Spending what I deem 'quality time' in creating something beautiful that you can stand back from and smile at, is what I live for.

I am lucky to say, ‘I love what I do,’ and thank every one of my clients for entrusting me with their projects and welcoming me into their homes.

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