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Scribe & Fit

Fitted furniture & wardrobes

Fitted wardrobes and furniture in London

Wardrobes under a sloping ceiling, bookcases in uneven alcoves, storage under the stairs. Fitted furniture only looks built in when it's scribed to the room — that's the part I do.

Painted shaker wardrobes either side of a bed recess with a panelled headboard, under a sloping ceiling
Shaker wardrobes round a bed recess, under a sloping roof

What I fit

Built-in, not just put in.

Your maker or joiner builds the furniture. I install it so it fits the room perfectly — however far the walls are from straight.

  • Fitted wardrobes — including lofts, eaves and sloping ceilings
  • Bed walls with panelled headboards
  • Alcove bookcases and cupboards
  • Under-stairs storage, designed round what's already there
  • Library walls, media walls and panelling
  • Bespoke furniture installation for makers and joinery workshops

Why scribing matters

No room is square.

Walls bow, floors dip and ceilings slope. Set a wardrobe or bookcase against them straight from the box and you get gaps — usually hidden with filler or a strip of beading.

Scribing means cutting each panel to follow the exact line of the wall, floor or ceiling instead. There's no gap to hide, so it looks as if the room was built round the furniture.

Oak alcove bookcase with shelves above and cupboards below, fitted tight to the wall
Oak alcove bookcase
Full-height shaker wardrobes following the slope of a loft ceiling
Wardrobes following the roof slope

Questions

Common questions.

Do you make the kitchen or furniture?

No — I'm a specialist fitter. Your kitchen maker, joiner or supplier builds it; I install it and make sure it fits the room perfectly. If you're still choosing a maker, I'm happy to talk it through.

How long does fitting take?

It depends on the size of the job and how much scribing the room needs. I'll give you a realistic timescale with your quote, before anything is booked in.

Do you charge for quotes?

Quotes from photos and drawings are free. If I need to see the space first, there's a charge for the site visit — I'll tell you the cost up front, and it comes off the final bill if you go ahead.

What size of job do you take on?

Most projects I take on start from around £2,500. I don't take on extensions, skirting or small shelving jobs, so I can give proper time to the projects I do.

Are you qualified and insured?

Yes: City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 2, SMSTS, and I carry public liability insurance.

Got furniture that needs fitting?

Send a few photos or drawings and a rough idea of budget, and I'll reply within 1 working day.

Most projects I take on start from around £2,500.