Designed around people, spaces, and the way things are truly used.

At Joint, commissions begin with a conversation — not simply about what something should look like, but how it should function, feel, age, and live within a space. We work with private clients, businesses, designers, hospitality spaces, and creative partners to produce furniture, interiors, objects, and built elements that are thoughtful, durable, and quietly distinctive.

Every project is different. Some commissions begin with a fully formed idea and detailed drawings, while others start with a rough sketch, a material, or simply a need that hasn’t yet found its solution. Our role is to guide that process carefully, helping shape ideas into pieces that feel considered, balanced, and built to last.

The commissioning process

Initial conversation

We begin by understanding the project, the space, and what the piece needs to do. This might include dimensions, practical requirements, preferred materials, aesthetic references, or simply the atmosphere you want the work to create.

We encourage clients to share photographs, sketches, references, mood boards, or examples of work they are drawn to. These early conversations help establish the direction of the project and whether we are the right fit for one another.

Establishing a budget early on gives clarity to the design process, helping shape decisions around material choice, construction, scale, and detail while ensuring the project develops in a considered and transparent way.

Design and development

From there, we refine the brief and develop the design collaboratively.

This stage may include drawings, material discussions, finish samples, construction approaches, and revisions to ensure the final piece feels resolved both practically and visually. We consider proportion, durability, use, maintenance, and how the piece will sit within its environment.

Some projects require a highly refined design process, while others remain intentionally simple and direct.

Quotation and agreement

Once the design and scope are agreed upon, we provide a detailed quotation and estimated timeline.

As with most bespoke furniture and interior work, a deposit is required before production begins — typically around one third of the total cost. This secures workshop time and allows materials to be sourced specifically for the project.

Because every commission is made to order, timelines vary depending on complexity, materials, and current workshop schedules.

What we make

• Bespoke free standing and fitted furniture

• Tables, seating, shelving, and storage

• Kitchens

• Interior features and fitted elements

• Hospitality furniture and details

• Functional objects and small batch pieces

• One-off designs for homes, studios, and commercial spaces

Thoughtful, practical, lasting

Our approach is rooted in good craftsmanship, clarity of design, and respect for materials.

We are less interested in trend-led furniture or disposable production, and more interested in creating pieces with longevity — objects that feel calm, useful, and quietly right within the spaces they inhabit.

Many commissions use sustainably sourced timber and natural finishes, with careful attention given to how materials behave and age over time. We believe durability is one of the most important forms of sustainability.

Sustainability and material responsibility

Sustainability is considered from the beginning of each project, not added as an afterthought.

We prioritise responsible material choices, efficient timber use, repairable construction methods, and finishes chosen for both durability and environmental impact. Where appropriate, locally sourced timber and small-batch materials are used throughout the process.

Our Sustainability Advisor, Aimee Hoefkens, can also support projects through material guidance and wider conversations around environmental impact and responsible making.