You’ve gone through with your decision to have a custom-made joinery, you’ve even read our blog on maintaining your joinery, but you’re still confused about the DOs and DONTs in the actual cleaning of it… You’ve come to the right place! Although wood is a…
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And just like that, we’re into 2022! We’re starting the year stronger than ever, with many exciting projects ahead of us. But before we get into the swing of things, let’s look back at some of our favourite projects from 2021… JLA’s Top 5 Projects…
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Without pointing out the glaringly obvious, the past two years have been challenging for us all in one way or another. But if the dreaded C-Word has taught us anything, it’s the importance of loving where you live. In the face of adversity, your home…
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Whether you’ve recently invested in some fancy new oak joinery, or you’re planning a little refresh in the new year, having an understanding of what colours pair best with your oak joinery is crucial. Oak joinery is very versatile and works with a range of…
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Bespoke fitted wardrobes are the perfect storage solution; efficient and organised, they can make an otherwise untidy space look neat and orderly. Here at JLA Joinery, we’ve been proudly installing and fitting wardrobes since 1980. Whether you’re building a new home from scratch or your…
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For many of us, our home is our greatest asset, so it makes sense to capitalise on this investment. If you’re wanting to add value to your home, it’s important to tick all of the right boxes to ensure you’re adding value without being out…
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Nothing stands the test of time like wooden furniture. Its unique combination of aesthetic appeal and peerless structural integrity provides it with a quality that other materials can’t match. Wood is one of those materials that can transform the mood of a room, creating a…
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Having recently welcomed the start of summer with open arms and as the weather seems to be on the up, we wanted to share some ideas which will transform your home into the perfect reflection of summer. When the British weather plays ball, summer is…
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After a year where many of us have spent a lot more time in our homes than we ever have done before, we’ve been left with a mind full of ideas as to how we can breathe a new lease of life into our homes…
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To welcome the new year we’ve rounded up a list of interior trends and design trends we predicted will take 2020 by storm in the new year. Focus on the kitchen The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home as it is often…
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Interiors of home are always sceptical to personal style and what may be trending at that time. When choosing furniture or projects to work on within your home it’s always great to have them fit that. Another important aspect to keep in mind? That if…
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Too often a hallway is typically used for chucking coats on the bannister and kicking off your shoes. Of course, when visitors are due to be arriving these are quickly hidden. We have some great ideas to decorate your hallway and creating a really beautiful…
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At JLA we have extensive experience in creating beautiful storage items, items that can transform a room completely. We have created wardrobes, cabinets and dressers, and dressing rooms. Storage is great because not only can it be subtle and hide away items that you may…
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Here at JLA we create beautiful joinery in West Sussex, meeting all your joinery wants and needs from staircases to home furniture to kitchens and beautiful bespoke pieces. You can see a range of our different items and pieces throughout our website under services or…
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Cantilever structures have been used in building design for years – most notably for bridges, balconies and roofs. To the untrained eye, it’s a technique you may well have seen in operation, without actually realising what it was! The basic idea of cantilever is that it…
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You may not be aware of it, but psychology can play a key part in interior design. Ask yourself these simple questions – and then you’ll see there is often more to the way a room has been designed or furnished in the way that…
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It’s an important consideration – should it be carpet or wood that adorns your stairs? Whilst much may depend on personal preference and the style of your home, there are sound arguments for both options. But if you are currently weighing up the pros and…
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Even in the cosiest of homes there could be areas of space which you’re just not making the most of. Thanks to the multitude of options that bespoke joinery can bring, you may have an opportunity to create more room than you ever thought possible….
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Natural daylight has many benefits, not only to the visual appeal of your property but also to your health and wellbeing. Making your home lighter can be done in a number of ways, you can make use of simple yet clever tricks or make some…
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If you’re fortunate enough to have a beautiful oak staircase in your home, you’ll already know just how eye-catching it can be. The subtle colours and enigmatic grains afforded by natural oak are a joy to behold, but how do you maintain your staircase and…
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Moving a staircase from one location in the house to another can be a major task, but the good news is that it’s one that can be completed, as long as you know what you’re doing. There are some important issues that you need to…
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One of the best ways to add a personal touch to any bedroom is to install bespoke dressing rooms, and once you’ve done that you’ll want to spend more and more time here. Say goodbye to the hum-drum flat-packed normality and hello to a tailor-made…
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Creating a beautiful piece of bespoke interior furniture will give any home an individual touch that simply cannot be found on the high street. We have been helping to turn visions into reality for many years, and like nothing better than enabling our customers to…
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There are a number of excellent options to choose from when you’re having a new bespoke staircase installed, but for many home owners, particularly those of modern homes, the choice has to be glass. This extremely attractive and highly versatile material lends itself perfectly to…
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Add some luxury to your bedroom this season Did you know that the kind of environment we choose to sleep in can have a huge impact on the quality of rest we get? In fact, it’s so important that it’s become the norm to have…
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