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The Sussex Bookcase Company
Opening Hours
Today -
- Monday 09:00–17:00
- Tuesday 09:00–17:00
- Wednesday 09:00–17:00
- Thursday 09:00–17:00
- Friday 09:00–17:00
- Saturday - Closed
- Sunday - Closed
About
Are you looking for robust handmade storage furniture?
If you are fed up with flat packs that wobble or furniture that doesn’t quite fit your home, The Sussex Bookcase Company is here to help.
We offer a choice of finishes including solid wood, solid wood veneers and painted. You can choose to commission modern designs or reproduction classics. Fitted or freestanding, whatever sort of storage furniture you select, you can be confident that it will last.
Make the investment in storage for your home and you will feel the benefits every time you use it. Our bookcases and cupboards can be designed to fit small and awkward spaces. We can also design feature furniture and create family heirlooms.
To see further examples of our work and more information about The Sussex Bookcase Company please go to our website before getting in touch to discuss the furniture you would like made for your home.
What we do
Cabinet makers
Carpenters
More Services
- fitted furniture
- wardrobes
- freestanding storage
- etc
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Bespoke kitchen cabinets & upgrades
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I employed Nick from The Sussex Bookcase Company to build me bespoke cabinets for my kitchen. His work was exemplary, with an outstanding attention to detail, professionalism, and pride in his work. Nick was very easy to communicate with and very flexible with my many extra 'requests' The quality of his workmanship was never less than perfect, even when presented with this extra work. His quotes were detailed and the final cost to the work was a fair reflection of his quote. He always worked with a high degree of respect for my property, and was always punctual. I never experienced any working problems, but I always had confidence that if any problems arose they would be dealt with, without drama or fuss. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending The Sussex Bookcase Co.
Customer in East Sussex
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Impeccable craftsmanship
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Top quality traditional cabinet-making, tireless attention to detail, deep knowledge of wood and its behaviour, no fuss, no bullshit, 100% reliability. This was a large floor-to-ceiling hardwood bookcase that needed to accommodate a central-heating radiator. The solution was incorporated unobtrusively and beautifully into the design. The bookcase now takes its elegant place in a 19th-century style living room/library as if it’s always been there.
Customer in East Sussex
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bathroom cabinetry
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I designed some cabinets for a bathroom refurbishment and Nick turned lead and paper into the real thing....this is not the first time he has done excellent work for me and in fact as he dropped these ones i gave him the drawings for the next one ....his work is excellent, reasonable prices and a pleaseure to work with....more work to come
Customer in East Sussex
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Radiator Cover
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This is the third radiator cover Nick has made for us. He has also made fitted wardrobes in two rooms and built in desks. As you can imagine, as we keep going back to him for fresh projects, we think he is first rate. Nick was recommended to us by friends and we continue to recommend him if anyone asks for a skilled craftsman.
Customer in East Sussex
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Finished result is ten out of ten
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We are so pleased with cupboards and fitted study shelves. The fitting and finish ( sprayed to our chosen colour) was perfect, so don’t waste your time trying to find someone better! Nick was a pleasure to deal with and we will return to him in the New Year to build a cabinet in the living room.
Customer in East Sussex
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New Study
My husband and I are so pleased with the study made by The Sussex bookcase company. The standard of work is very high and Nick (the company owner) kept us informed when the work would be completed and when he was coming. From the beginning when we said what we wanted he did a drawing for us then changed it when we had other ideas. He also invited us to come and see how it was going at the factory while it was being made. We would both highly recommend The Sussex bookcase company
Customer in East Sussex
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Perfectionist craftsman
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Nick made and installed fitted shelves and cupboards for my home library. Everything was worked out to the nearest millimetre and the end result is stunning. Everything was detailed in the initial quotation and contract form and phone enquiries and emails were always swiftly answered. Nick is a friendly guy, and helped by his son Jake, worked efficiently and very neatly, respecting my property at all times.
Customer in East Sussex
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Hall table
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I designed a hall table for our new flat and nick made it beautifully, adding in some lovely touches …. We were delighted with the end product
Customer in East Sussex
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Bespoke bookshelves
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From the outset Nick was a delight to deal with. He listened to us and what we were hoping for and designed a large bookcase around our TV which is wall mounted on a cantilever bracket .He carefully explained every aspect of the job, cost and timescale clearly, and delivered as he promised. The bookcase is exactly what we had envisaged. The paint finish is superb and the adjustable shelves a great design and easy to alter. It has been much admired.I would definitely recommend Nick.He is a true craftsman and a pleasure to do business with.
Customer in Kent
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Beautiful Work
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Nick made a very lovely HiFi cabinet for me with storage above and below for LPs and CDs. He was great to work with throughout the process. Superb attention to detail! He recommended some beautiful oak to work with. All-round top job.
Customer in East Sussex
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Office / study bookcase
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Nick helped to design and then built and painted a beautiful bookcase for our study. He kept us informed of timelines to build and delivery and then completed the installation in one day. Very helpful throughout and we are very pleased with the end result - would highly recommend him.
Customer in East Sussex
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Quality product & excellent service
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My bespoke shelves were created strictly to house my LP record collection. Everything was made to measure form scratch and supplied exactly as requested. The pandemic affected the original fitment dates owing to lockdowns, but contact was maintained throughout and the work was completed as close to its original projected completion date as was possible. Service was friendly and I am very happy with the finished product, which looks beautiful. These were not cheap shelving units as they were specifically made to measure, so I have recorded the top score for value on the basis that this is a premium quality bespoke product.
Gary in East Sussex
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Fantastic fitted bookshelves and cupboards
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Nick completely fitted out a study / office for us with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and cupboards. All the shelving is fully adjustable with invisible fixings which we found easy to use to accommodate all different sizes of books. Nick was meticulous in his measurements and attention to detail, so the end result looks perfect, even inside the cupboards. The work wasn't cheap, but after years of living with DIY bookshelves, it's wonderfully calming working in a beautifully finished study - worth every penny! Throughout, Nick and his 2 assistants were tidy, very friendly and professional. We highly recommend them.
Jenny in East Sussex
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Living room fitted furniture
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Nick has done work for us previously, so we were confident in approaching him for a fitted bookcase, television cabinet and display unit. He listened to our proposals and was able to contribute very valuable ideas based on his considerable knowledge and experience. Nick submitted detailed plans, work schedule and a competitive quote. During the preparatory work, he kept us informed of progress. The work was done to schedule and to the highest of standards. Throughout the process, Nick was very professional and always courteous and respectful. We would have no hesitation in recommending The Sussex Bookcase Company and, indeed, have since commissioned another piece of work.
Gary in East Sussex
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Magazine rack/shelves
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Another beautiful project from Nick and Jake - shelves for my study. Fabulous work, price, speed, efficiency and always a pleasure to deal with. Can’t recommend them highly enough.
Customer in East Sussex
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Fantastic job again!
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Having been so pleased with the first job he did for us, we asked him back a second time. This time for shelving, cupboards and a desk in the study. Once again, we are very happy with the result. Nick is a pleasure to deal with, always polite, thoughtful, even during COVID times and has good attention to detail. I would absolutely recommend him.
Customer in Kent
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Beautiful bookshelves for an amazing price!
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Nick has just completed a tricky big corner project - bookshelves sympathetic with a Georgian drawing room - and I'm absolutely thrilled with the result!, Always delightful to deal with, he's also very good at marshalling your thoughts right through to concept. He arrives with sample moulds and woods, measures up and does drawings and a quote immediately and a timeline for the work. Not only was it quick but he finished early. Very impressive. Working round Covid restrictions is no mean feat but he observed all protocols and on the day of delivery the bookshelves went up in a couple of hours and are staggeringly lovely! A huge amount of room for my large book collection and an elegant look which finishes the room. I can't recommend him highly enough and suffice it to say he is already working on a second project for me!
Customer in East Sussex
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As always, Nick does a great job
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I don't hesitate in returning to Nick for any shelves, cupboards, bookcases etc as his work has never been anything less than excellent. I have used him lots of times for various jobs in our home. You have to wait for your turn as his services are in high demand but this reflects well on his work to my mind! His attention to detail is spot on, he thinks of all the technical things you might not have considered and the finished product is always of a high standard. I am very pleased with the home office worktop he has just made and fitted. No complaints at all!
Customer in Kent
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A highly knowledgeable craftsman
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The third time I have used Nick and he always performs to the highest standards delivering in this case shelving in an utility room. Being a new build, wall fixtures are tricky and at time almost impossible but Nick found just the right method and even delayed completion to have the exact tool and fixture to complete the job. All to budget; neat and tidy. Highly recommended.
Customer in Kent
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Fantastic cupboards for the playroom
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Nick was a recommendation and we have been extremely pleased with the cupboards and shelving he put in the playroom. So much so that we are working with him again to put some in the study. He is highly efficient, thorough and the results are of a high standard. I would highly recommend him.
Customer in Kent
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Understairs storage.
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Nick is an excellent, personable, craftsman; who carefully designed and created two perfectly fitting understairs storage units, which were exactly as specified. The quality of the units has obliterated the anxiety of the prolonged wait for them to be finished. I would definitely use this craftsman again, for his sensitive understanding and skill.
G Johnson. 21:12:’19
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Fitted wardobe
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Excellent service, no cpmlaints whastsovever, greatly imporved the psace in the room.
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I am very happy.
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While I am very happy with the end product - a bookshelf - I do not want any of my details published.
D M, East Sussex
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Building a nnew cupboard in my small utillity room
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This is the second project we have done with Nick Holt and as previously the finished article is to a high standard and fully meets our needs. We knew at the start that there would be a delay in starting as he was carrying out a very large job, but once clear he came and spent time with us to discus and draw up plans to make certain both, ascetically and functionally, our cupboard met our requirements. A further visit with base to double check his measurements and then the cupboard arrived and fitted perfectly. A first class tradesman always striving to go the extra mile. Fully recommend him.
Customer in Kent
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Building shelves in cupboards and wardrobes to a high standard
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Nick is a most conscientious and sympathetic craftsman who spent time considering our requirements, making sensible quiet alternative suggestions when appropriate, made his measurements and then went back to his workshop and in due course prefabricated most of the shelving. His standard of workmanship and finish are excellent and the only downside was that we had to wait our turn as his skills are in hot demand. I can unreservedly recommend him.
Customer in Kent
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