Testimonials
here is a small selection of the testimonials we have received over the last 18 years…
It’s hard to do justice to the incredible work of Jim in just a few words all I can say is that it was a pleasure working with Jim and Jo from start to finish and we couldn’t be happier with our kitchen which is beyond what we imagined it would be. From the very first call to the final fit the customer service was exemplary. We had a broad idea of what we wanted our kitchen to be but Jim and his team worked so hard to make sure the design and layout worked exactly as we needed it to. The build was complicated by covid and external factors taking longer than expected but Jim was so accommodating and understanding. He even worked extra hard to get us a functional kitchen in time for Christmas. His craftsmanship is second to none with every tradesperson commenting on the quality of the cabinetry. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. My only advice is to get him in early in your project as his design advice was invaluable. Thanks Jim & Jo!
Jim and Jo have just completed a hallway storage cabinet for us, the finished result is absolutely stunning. I can’t believe how excited I am to start putting this piece of furniture to use, I’m sure it will transform our storage issues and looks beautiful to boot. From the start Jo and Jim were very responsive and hit all the target dates they set. The furniture was built in their workshop so their time on site was minimal but it was a pleasure to have Jim around in any case, he was very tidy and left everything clean once the job was complete. Would Certainly recommend and use again.
We now have beautiful wardrobes thanks to Jo and Jim. From the moment we met Jo, we knew that Jim Sharples Furniture was the right company for us to use. Jo and Jim listened carefully to what we were looking for and produced a design which fulfilled our brief. Jim’s craftsmanship and attention to detail is impeccable. He is also very neat and tidy when he is fitting the wardrobes.
Our new wardrobes are stunning and we couldn’t be happier. We would unreservedly recommend Jim Sharples Furniture to anyone looking for beautiful bespoke furniture.
We have used Jim Sharples Furniture over the years for 3 different projects. His workmanship is amazing and will always give you a well designed beautiful piece that’s built to last. Jim and his team are friendly, professional and great to work with. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a bespoke handmade item.
Jim has provided us with:
– Large kitchen island and refurbishment of original kitchen units
– Under stair storage cupboards
– Entrance Hall twin cabinets
Jim Sharples Furniture designed and built a beautiful set of corner shelves in English oak.
From a high level brief, Jo developed a number of candidate designs. Having selected a design, we received regular updates, including photographs, as materials were sourced and prepared.
Jim visited us to finalise measurements and discuss finishes.
We are delighted with the finished product, the workmanship and attention to detail are exceptional.
The whole process has been a pleasure. We would have no hesitation in highly recommending Jim Sharples Furniture.
Jim came out with his mobile sawmill to help turn a 150 year old oak beam into shelves. We’d had to replace the beam during some house renovations but wanted to make use of the wood and retain some of our home’s history. Jim understood completely and took the time to listen and understand to what we needed. It was a risk without knowing the quality of the wood inside but we’ve ended up with four traditional shelves that will look great in our kitchen. I’d highly recommend Jim and would love to be able to get him back for other furniture making. Thank you 🙂
Jim designed, constructed, and built an incredible fitted bookcase and wardrobe for us. Every step of the process was a pleasure and Jim is possibly one of the most professional craftsmen I have worked with. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Wow what a beautiful piece you have made, it is beyond our wildest expectations! Thank you so much, we really love it!
I can’t recommend Jim highly enough! I took on a complete refurb of a 1920s house 2 years ago. Jim made my kitchen, helping me with the design and layout, and all the time listening to what I needed for my own particular needs and my budget. He worked with the constraints of the space, always paying attention to detail, and the end result was beyond brilliant! Jim then made a fitted bookcase and a set of alcove cupboards and shelves with beautiful, carefully chosen oak – and everyone notices and comments on them. They are amazing!
Jim is quite simply a masterful craftsman with a genuine love of transforming beautiful wood into stunning furniture. His skill, ingenuity and eye for detail means you can trust him with your project, your home, your money. You will be very pleased you did.
Jim showed Imagination, not only in interpreting what we wanted,but by suggesting ideas that fitted in with the overall ideas, and the work was done to a very high quality finish.
Thank you Jim For my lovely new wardrobe. I would also like to thank you for your perfect customer service. The fact that you did everything when you said you would without messing me about was an absolute bonus. I have no hesitation in recommending.
Jim and Jo impressed us right from the start of the design process, offering advice and guidance. The planning process was thorough, with material samples to choose from, exchange of ideas, and clear plans. The unit and shelves were delivered and fitted on time, and the place was left clean and tidy. The quality of the finished products is extremely high, and I am absolutely delighted. I would highly recommend Jim’s work, and will certainly give him my business in the future.
Fantastic wardrobes and craftsmanship … fit perfectly into the space even though the walls are completely uneven! Very professional service, advised on materials and installed on time. Would definitely use Jim again. Thank you!
I would fully recommend Jim if you need logs planking up. They were friendly and efficient and it was great to watch them convert some yew logs into amazing-looking planks. All the wood was stacked where I wanted it and they did a great job of tidying up afterwards
Jim did a brilliant job from start to finish and built us fantastic kitchen units. He involved us in all aspects of the design and worked quickly and was very tidy and helpful. After the installation he contacted us a couple of times to make sure that everything was OK for us. We would definitely recommend Jim and his company.
Jim Sharples created the most beautiful bed for me in cherry wood.
He was professional and courteous, listened to my design ideas and incorporated them into the final design.
I’m really happy with the bed – it’s lovely to have something handmade for me from a great local maker.
Jim has recently made us some more custom made cabinets for our study after designing and making some for us 7 years previously. From the first (re) contact the service from Jim (and Jo) has been first class. During the delays of lockdown in 2020, we were always kept informed regularly of timescales despite circumstances being out of Jim’s hands!
The custom made cabinets are exactly what we wanted and met the original brief perfectly
Just wanted to say how absolutely thrilled we are with our new shelving project. We have spent the last half an hour just gazing at it and planning what is going to go where. We have never seen or owned anything on this scale before in terms of quality and workmanship.
I am sure we don’t need to tell you this but it really is beautifully crafted and visually stunning. We are excited to arrange our books and special pieces but are going to take our time and enjoy it.
Thank you to Jo for sorting things out for us also and linking everything up.
Thank you Jim. When we first meet I showed you a picture I’d found online and you have given us exactly what we needed.
Even better than the pictures! It has transformed our study into a space we enjoy using daily.
Brilliant job. I’m sure we will be in touch again!
We got just what we wanted! Arriving at a design we loved for our under-stairs storage was helped enormously by the very professional drawings Jim had drawn up as we refined the idea. Everything happened when Jim said it would and the result is great! When we started using it, we realised we wanted a couple of internal shelves, which Jim then added. Really really pleased!
We would like to say how pleased we are with both the service and the quality of our new bespoke kitchen built and installed by Jim Sharples and his team. We had looked at the kitchens available at a number of the specialist bespoke kitchen showrooms in Clifton but we feel that in using Jim Sharples we have a kitchen which equals or surpasses those that we viewed and at a significant cost saving! Jim came up with some excellent suggestions in terms of design and ideas for finishing touches.
Every time we walk in the kitchen it puts a smile on our faces, thanks Jim