Stop Wasting Time Painting!

Why a Professionally Painted Bespoke Storage Solution Is Worth It

When you invest in a bespoke wardrobe or under-stairs storage, it’s not just about functionality—it’s about creating a piece that enhances your home.

One crucial part of this process is ensuring it has the perfect finish. While it might be tempting to save money by painting it yourself, here’s why a professional touch is the better option.

The Perfect Finish Takes Skill

A flawless paint finish doesn’t just happen—it requires expertise, precision, and patience. Professional painters are skilled at achieving smooth, even coats, free from brush marks, drips, or uneven textures.

This level of detail transforms your bespoke furniture into a polished masterpiece, ensuring it looks as good as it functions.

Attempting it yourself often leads to frustration. Without the right techniques and tools, the result can fall short of your expectations, and any imperfections will stand out on such a statement piece.

Professionals ensure that every edge, corner, and surface is perfect, enhancing the craftsmanship of your bespoke design.

Better Paints, Better Results

One major advantage of hiring professionals is the use of high-quality, industrial-grade paints. These paints are specifically designed for furniture, offering superior durability, colour consistency, and a smooth finish that can’t be matched by standard DIY options.

DIY painting often relies on off-the-shelf paints, which may not be designed to handle the wear and tear of daily use. Professional paints not only look better but also last longer, ensuring your investment retains its beauty over time.

Save Your Precious Time

Time is one of the most valuable resources we have, and painting a bespoke storage solution can take far more of it than you might expect. From preparation to priming, multiple coats, drying times, and finishing touches, the process can stretch across days—or even weeks—when done in your spare time.

Life is busy, and balancing a DIY project with work, family, and other responsibilities can quickly become overwhelming.

Choosing a professionally painted solution means your storage is ready to use without you needing to lift a brush. It’s a stress-free way to enjoy a beautifully finished product while reclaiming your evenings and weekends.

DIY Pitfalls: A Reality Check

Painting might seem simple on the surface, but it’s easy to underestimate how much time, effort, and skill it takes to achieve a first-class finish.

Many DIY painters find themselves disappointed by streaks, uneven coverage, or colours that don’t quite match their vision. In some cases, they end up hiring professionals to fix the mistakes, adding more time and expense to the project.

A Fully Finished Solution Is an Investment

When you choose a bespoke storage solution that’s professionally painted, you’re investing in more than just a beautiful finish. You’re also saving time, avoiding stress, and ensuring that your furniture is both functional and visually stunning from the start.

Your time is precious, and your bespoke furniture deserves the best. A professionally painted solution offers the peace of mind that it’s been done right the first time, leaving you free to enjoy the benefits without the hassle.

By entrusting your bespoke furniture to skilled professionals, you ensure that every detail is perfect, from the craftsmanship to the final coat of paint. It’s an investment in quality, time, and peace of mind that’s worth every penny.

Catch you soon,

Gerli & Carl

Garden Room, Office, Studio… or All Three?

A garden room is one of the most versatile investments you can make in your home — but if you think it’s just for remote workers, think again. Here are 9 creative, practical, and lifestyle-enhancing uses for a garden room, whether you need calm, creativity, or just more space.

1. Home Office

Ideal for professionals who need peace, power, and reliable WiFi away from household noise. With proper insulation, electrics, and soundproofing, you can make Zoom calls without hearing the dishwasher.

2. Art or Photography Studio

North-facing glass, good ventilation, and wall space? It’s every painter or designer’s dream. Control your light, store your tools, and create without dragging easels across the kitchen.

3. Music Studio or Podcast Booth

With acoustic insulation and a soundproof design, a garden room becomes your personal production zone. We’ve built studios for violinists, vocalists, and YouTubers alike.

4. Home Gym or Yoga Retreat... or Garden Sauna?

A warm, quiet space just for movement and mindfulness. Whether you want room for a treadmill, yoga mat, or even a compact sauna cabin, an insulated garden room becomes your year-round wellness zone — no traffic, no gym fees, just peace.

5. Guest Room or Annexe

Need overflow space for visiting relatives or friends? A garden room with a sofa bed, heating, and lighting becomes a private guest retreat (and no one’s fighting over the bathroom).

6. Hobby or Craft Workshop

Whether you're a woodturner, a model maker, or an Etsy seller, you need room for your tools and materials. Garden rooms are perfect for hobbyists who’ve outgrown the spare bedroom.

7. Teenager Den

Give them their own space to hang out, game, or study — while still keeping them (mostly) close. Bonus: your lounge stays yours.

8. Garden Bar or Man Cave

You don’t need a pub extension. A compact garden room with a bar setup, stools, and ambient lighting gives you a great entertainment space just metres from your back door.

9. Mindful Escape

Sometimes the best use of space is no use at all. A garden room can be a device-free, calm zone — for reading, journaling, or simply watching the rain in silence.

From practical to personal, garden rooms offer flexibility no spare room or conservatory can match. At Carl’s Carpentry, we design each space around how you want to live — and we’ll help you find the size, shape, and features that fit your lifestyle.