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Suffolk Handmade Kitchens & Cabinetry

Handmade by Chapel Lane Furniture

welcome to Chapel Lane Furniture

Bespoke kitchens and fitted furniture, handmade in Suffolk.

At Chapel Lane Furniture, Jeff and the team design and make bespoke kitchens, fitted wardrobes and cabinetry in their workshop in Little Cornard, near Sudbury. Every piece is made to order around your home, combining traditional cabinet-making skills with thoughtful design. They work with homeowners, interior designers and architects to create furniture that fits beautifully and is built to last.

  • We believe every successful project begins with understanding your vision. Whether you're planning a bespoke kitchen, fitted wardrobes, a media wall, a home office or made-to-measure storage, our team will guide you through every stage, from the first conversation and design ideas to manufacture and installation.

    Everything we make is designed and built in our own workshop in Little Cornard, Suffolk. We combine traditional cabinet-making skills with modern machinery, which lets us work with real precision while keeping the character and attention to detail of handmade furniture.

    Kitchens are at the core of what we do. Each one is designed around your home and the way you use it, whether you prefer classic Shaker cabinetry, something clean and contemporary, or a style that's entirely your own. Good design means storage that works hard, a layout that makes daily life easier, and a kitchen you'll enjoy for many years.

    Alongside kitchens, we make fitted wardrobes, dressing rooms, utility and boot rooms, home offices, bookcases, media units and cabinetry for every room in the house. Every piece is made to fit your space exactly, including the awkward corners, sloping ceilings and alcoves that standard furniture can't handle.

    We're a small, local team, and we work closely with every client from start to finish. If you're thinking about a new kitchen or fitted furniture in Suffolk or the surrounding area, we'd love to hear your ideas. Have a look through our recent projects, or get in touch to arrange a visit to our workshop and showroom.

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Custom Wardrobes & Bedrooms

Every wardrobe we make is handmade in our Little Cornard workshop and designed around your room, whether that's a tight alcove, a sloping ceiling or a full wall of storage. Because each piece is made to measure, nothing is wasted and everything fits as it should.

Inside, we plan the storage around how you actually live, with the right mix of hanging space, shelves and drawers. Thoughtful touches like interior lighting, soft-close doors and drawers, and quality handles make them a pleasure to use every day. Finished by hand in the colour of your choice, our bespoke fitted wardrobes are built to look beautiful and last for years.

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Handmade cabinets & storage

Alongside our kitchens and wardrobes, we design and make bespoke fitted cabinetry for every part of the home: boot rooms, utility rooms, living rooms, home offices and media walls. Each piece is planned around your space and the way you use it, so it looks as though it has always belonged there.

The details are what make the difference. Gentle interior lighting for display shelves, soft-close drawers and doors, and handles chosen to suit your home. Every cabinet is made by hand in our Suffolk workshop and hand-painted in the colour of your choice, built to be used every day and to last for years.

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Sundown House

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  • The finished kitchen and utility space are a perfect match for the contemporary yet characterful aesthetic of Sundown House. With clean lines, rich textures, and carefully considered details, the space is both practical and beautiful — a true reflection of the clients’ style and vision.

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Bures Road

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  • The finished home office is a calm, beautifully crafted space that strikes the perfect balance between function and style. With seamless built-in storage, warm natural materials, and subtle lighting, it’s a workspace that feels both productive and inspiring — tailored exactly to the client’s needs.

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MEMBURY HOUSE

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  • The completed kitchen at Membury House is a breathtaking fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. The natural marble worktops, alongside the visible joinery, bring a sense of refined luxury, while the handleless aesthetic ensures a tranquil, clutter-free space. It’s a perfect balance of form and function—an elegant, enduring centerpiece in their modernized home.

Meet the Team

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  • Founder

    With over 25 years’ experience in designing and crafting bespoke furniture, cabinet making and high-end kitchen and furniture installation, I pride myself on delivering the highest quality, professional and personalised service

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  • Workshop Manager

    Owen has been a valued member of the team since 2021. A true craftsman, he combines an exceptional eye for detail with a strong work ethic, consistently producing work of the highest standard.  

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  • Trainee Cabinetmaker 

    Rory is our newest trainee cabinetmaker and has quickly become an important part of the team. His enthusiasm for woodworking, willingness to learn, and positive attitude make him a pleasure to work with every day.

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FAQs

We design and manufacture a wide range of bespoke furniture and fitted cabinetry, including bespoke kitchens, fitted wardrobes, built-in storage, home offices, media units, bookcases and other made-to-measure furniture. Every project is designed around your home, requirements and personal style.

What bespoke furniture does Chapel Lane Furniture make?

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Where is Chapel Lane Furniture based?

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Our workshop and showroom are based at The Old Brickworks on Chapel Lane in Little Cornard, Suffolk, near Sudbury and Great Cornard. This is where we design and manufacture our bespoke kitchens, cabinetry and furniture.

Do you design and make your furniture in your own workshop?

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Yes. Our bespoke cabinetry and furniture are designed and manufactured in our Suffolk workshop. We combine traditional cabinet-making skills with modern machinery and technology, allowing us to create individual furniture with a high level of precision and attention to detail.

Can I visit the Chapel Lane Furniture showroom?

Every project starts with a conversation about your ideas, requirements and space. We then develop the initial design and costings before taking detailed site measurements and producing the final drawings. Once approved, the furniture is manufactured in our Suffolk workshop, finished and prepared for installation by our experienced team.

What is the process for creating bespoke furniture?

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Yes. We welcome prospective clients to visit our studio and showroom in Little Cornard, Suffolk. It is an opportunity to meet the team, see examples of our craftsmanship and discuss your project in more detail. We can also arrange to visit your property to understand the space and your requirements.

Can you design furniture for awkward or unusual spaces?

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Old Brickworks, Chapel Ln, Sudbury CO10 0PB

Hours
Monday–Friday
8:00am–4:30pm

Phone
01787 323703

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