Notes from the workshop.

Ideas, materials and woodworking knowledge — written by the people who make the work.

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Furniture6 min read

Proportion, seating geometry and timber choice — what separates a good table from a lifelong one.

Materials8 min read

Oak, walnut, ash or maple? Grain, hardness and light — a practical guide to getting it right.

Kitchens7 min read

Full-height larders, pocket doors and drawer-first layouts that make compact kitchens work harder.

Care4 min read

Oiling rhythms, heat marks and everyday habits that keep oiled oak beautiful for decades.

Finishes5 min read

Each finish asks something different of you. Here is how we help clients choose for real life.

Storage6 min read

Measure what you own first: the inventory method behind wardrobes clients never outgrow.

Process4 stages

Measure, draw, make, fit — the fixed four-stage path every Oakline project follows.

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