Do you provide free quotes?

Yes, if you want we can give you an estimate or a quote if we have enough detail, just email us at info@empatika.uk some rough dimensions and a sketch and ideally some pictures of the area you have in mind and you will get a quote very quickly by email. If you are happy with the estimate then we can come and visit you when it suits you and talk in detail.

How reliable are your carpenters?

We are very reliable, stick to start times and days agreed, we do what we say we will do, we turn up on time every day in order not disrupt your schedule. And we are there throughout the job, not disappearing for one day to do something else.

Do you provide drawings?

Yes once we receive your deposit, we provide you with a hand drawn from scratch 3D computer scale drawing precise to the millimetre for you to check how it looks and to see if you are happy with the dimensions. If you like you can make any changes until the drawing is perfect.

How do I know you will do a good job?

Before I buy anything I read reviews so I suggest you do the same, we have over 100 independent testimonials on the internet. Please have a look at our testimonial page to see what our clients say about us

You call or email us, we asses your needs and give you an estimate or quote, then we arrange a time to come round and visit you, ask you more questions in detail to find out exactly what you would like, listen very carefully to your ideas and offer design ideas and solutions to best use your space and needs. We go away, email you a final quote. Once you decide to go ahead, we take a small deposit, then send you the drawings, once you have agreed the drawing we can book your place in the diary and we agree a start date. We then turn up with the materials and tools and build your units, then once built we paint them or oil them. Then once we are totally finished and you are delighted, only then do you pay us the balance, lastly if you feel testimonials have helped you choose us, please help us keep them fresh and leave us a testimonial here: https://plus.google.com/101927655300158702077/about?hl=en&review=1

Are you going to make a big mess in our house?

We understand that your home is precious and we do everything we can to make sure we leave it in the state we found it. All our materials are cut to size by a specialist cutting company before being delivered to your home, so minimal cutting is required onsite, even then we cover and protect the floors, cover your furniture with plastic sheets, use dust extractors connected directly to power tools, we even use a fine dust and chemical extractor for really sensitive areas, this is well over the top but we like to do the very best we can and offer the best service, and when the work is all finished we take all our rubbish away and give your place a clean.

What materials and finishes do you offer?

Our units are built of quality Medite FSC certified MDF wood then painted, or made of wood veneer we can oil or use matt water based clear varnish, and also melamine coated wood as typically found in kitchen units. We are also pioneering research in alternative healthier eco friendlier materials, we are the first UK fitted furniture company to use UK sourced strawboard which is totally natural and bound with no glues at all to make our bespoke furniture, we can build your units out of formaldehyde free MDF too, we also use recycled plastic sheeting for decorative purposes with lighting behind and recycled glass as well as many other sustainable materials and finishes to find out more please see our eco page.

Do you paint the units and what colours do you offer?

Yes, we use the best quality professional waterbased DULUX and Farrow and Ball eggshell semi matt white paint . If you would like the eco option using more natural paints please see our environment page. We mostly use white but can paint any colour you like (If you would like to paint your fitted furniture we can offer you free advice).

Do you spray the units and do high gloss?

We can arrange to spray the doors and outside visible parts and make the internal carcass of a white or other colour melamine coated laminate.

Are your charges transparent?

All charges are stated in advance in the final quote, you know what you will pay from the start, everything is listed in the quote. Only handles are optional and to be supplied by you or us, also parking is extra, so they are priced separately. All of which is clearly stated in your quote.

Does your service represent value?

For the quality of service we offer from beginning to end we offer outstanding value, we take great pride in producing only the best bespoke furniture that you will be proud to own for years to come, we offer a 2 year guarantee on our work, we are endorsed by various independent certification bodies, we take customer service very seriously, we understand that there is more to producing furniture than wood and screws, your total satisfaction is our number one priority, but don’t take our word for us see what our clients say.

How flexible are you once the work has started if something needs changing?

Our craftsmen all speak good English and have a great deal of skill and will do everything they can if you feel that something needs adapting, for example you change your mind about how many shelves you want, or the spacing between them, then if it is possible we will do what we can to please you, either free of charge or at extra cost depending on what it is.

Can you fix stuff in my home?

Yes if you need anything fixing in your home while we are there making your fitted furniture, if we can do it we will help you out. I like to offer a service that I would like to use myself so for such things as hanging pictures, fixing doors that don’t close and generally anything wood related tell us when we come to measure up for your fitted furniture.

Do you use real wood?

We use real wood veneers or plastic laminates that look like wood but not generally solid wood, we work with close associates who use solid wood, just ask us for contacts.

We don’t do bathrooms but if we are already working in your house doing other fitted furniture, we will consider any storage you would like for your bathroom.

I have sockets where I want my fitted furniture how will you deal with this?

If you have an electrical, phone or TV areal socket that is ok as we can cut a hole in the back so you can still access them, we can move electrical sockets around if they haven’t got far to go. Phone sockets we can more if there is enough spare wire.

Do you make kitchens?

No we don’t make kitchens but sometimes can make units that go in your kitchen such as a bookcase.

Why You Need to Choose Interior Designers Over Salesmen

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If you are revamping just one room of your home or all of it, it is a big decision and an important project. What could be more important than creating the perfect space for you and your family to relax and make memories in? The order of your home has a direct impact on your daily wellbeing and the interior design plays a crucial role in creating the ambience of each room.

In today’s hectic world, where the pace of life is constantly increasing, more people are being affected by stress. Adults are expected to work longer hours and balance more responsibilities at work and at home, which can soon become too much to cope with. The constant use of technology, which is now vital to our day to day lives, can also have a negative impact on relaxation and sleep.

The stresses of day to day life need a place to leave the body and the mind – and that calm space should be in your home. As your sanctuary, your home needs to make you feel safe, welcome and calm – and the interior design of your home plays a greater part than you may think. In today’s society it is really important to have a calming space where you can unwind and forget about the stresses and strains of life.

That’s why we work in conjunction with Helen Sanderson, an interior designer with specialisms in quiet rooms and de-cluttering services. She creates calming spaces for commercial and domestic clients and can help anyone achieve a serene home. Designing an uplifting environment can be difficult, especially when your home is overrun with clutter – that is the first step. A room filled with belongings – many of which have no purpose – will make your home a stressful place rather than a relaxing environment.

Helen says, “It can be hard to feel happy and energised when you’re surrounded and overwhelmed by ‘stuff ’. If you’re drowning in clutter, at a loss trying to find things, stressed out or ashamed by your living space, we can help you.”

Passion for Interiors

Here at Empatika we are truly inspired by wonderful interiors, and want to create interesting and calm spaces for our clients. We’ve learnt a lot from Helen’s ethos of promoting calm, tranquil spaces and reducing the amount of clutter in rooms. As fitted furniture designers, we often find that homeowners choose to buy custom furniture as a storage solution – which can then get overrun with memorabilia and clutter and ruin the beauty of the design.

We don’t just build the bookcase or media unit and leave when the job is done – we work with homeowners every step of the way, which includes putting the finishing touches onto each piece. We can advise clients where to put their belongings on the shelves for the optimum effect – whether it is a practical decision or a creative idea to make it look more appealing. We want to see the final results of our work, and how wonderful the furniture looks in use and compliments the décor. We want our clients to get the most out of their new contemporary furniture – which is why we will advise against and shelves.

We also help with the interior design of your room from the word go, at the design stage. We’ve been in the business of interiors for over a decade, we stay on top of the trends and love sharing our ideas and suggesting creative ways to decorate and furnish your home. We genuinely take an interest in our clients’ homes and want homeowners to achieve their décor dreams. We love helping to transform spaces, so if you want free expert advice on the rest of the room or your entire home, we will gladly get involved and hopefully inspire you to make the most of your space.

We are not Salesmen

In the spirit of making sure your home’s interiors is our top priority, we will never try to upsell you a piece of furniture. We strive to create bespoke furniture which will fit perfectly into a space and compliment what is going on around it – we won’t force you to choose a specific piece we want to make. For example, if you have two ideas in mind and can’t decide which would look best in the room, we won’t automatically suggest the most expensive option! We really listen and provide an honest service, so won’t sell you anything which we don’t think will fit the essence of your home, or the look you are trying to achieve.

Many other fitted furniture companies are run by salesmen rather than designers – design is always at the heart of every project Empatika takes on. Contact us for examples of the huge range of furniture designs and interiors we have created.

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