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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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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A question we’re frequently asked here at JLA is: what’s the difference between joinery and carpentry? They’re both wood-based construction trades, that share a lot of similarities so it’s understandable that the two can often get confused. There are many areas where joinery and carpentry…
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At JLA Joinery we work with a range of wood and materials. We are also always open to ideas from our wonderful customers. We get to create and produce some beautiful statement joinery pieces in ranges of wood. One wood we love to work with…
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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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When it comes to a choice of building material, it is extremely hard to look past wood. In construction terms, it’s pretty much irresistible. Wood is naturally beautiful, adding warmth and character to any home. But more than this, it offers exceptional value for money,…
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You can put it down simply to re-invention or the process of adaptation, but throughout various millennia, stairs have certainly demonstrated a remarkable ability to move with the times. As one of the oldest forms of construction in architectural history, the stairs have outlasted just…
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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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Shocking data released in 2017 tells us that, as a result of climate change, the world in 2016 was at its hottest average temperature for around 115,000 years. As the sea levels continue to rise and the polar ice caps continue to melt, the need…
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Increasingly popular with homeowners these days, bifold doors open up a whole world of possibilities. They maximise the natural light coming into your home, can increase the security in your home and with expert help they can be installed just about anywhere. If you’re thinking…
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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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If you’re embarking on a bespoke carpentry project you will most likely be seeking advice on the most suitable material, and you’d be right to do so. Different types of wood lend themselves to particular project types and choosing the right one can ensure the…
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