Alcove Cupboards in Oxford - Made to Measure
Built in Alcove Cupboards - We are the maker of Choice in Oxford
An alcove offers an opportunity. It is a space waiting to be used. In many Oxford homes – Victorian terraces, Edwardian, 1930’s semis, converted flats from Victorian homes– those recesses either side of a chimney breast often sit empty. Or they collect things you never look at.
We are Built in Solutions. We design and make bespoke fitted cupboards for alcoves. Our approach is simple. We visit your home and measure the alcove carefully. Then we build a cupboard that fits exactly – no gaps, no wasted space, in any colour or style.
The result is storage that looks as if it has always been there. We work across Oxford, from Summertown to Cowley, Jericho to Headington. And we do it with care, patience and attention to detail.
We can reclaim any unused area in your home and transform it into stunning storage area.
Why Oxford Home Owners Choose Built in Solutions to make Alcove Cupboards and Shelves
We’re an Oxford custom Built in Furniture company focused on making very nice alcove design ideas. Most of the ‘bespoke’ furniture companies use standard sized off the shelf units and stack them for best fit. We don’t. Every piece of furniture we build, we build from scratch to your specs, and to a design that looks good in your home.
As a top-rated Oxford Built in Furniture company, we’ve completed hundreds of furniture installations for alcove cupboards for living rooms, creating bespoke alcove storage units for homes in Oxford. We back each furniture project with a clear timeline and transparent pricing with a design drawing supplied to you, so you know what the end result will be, nevertheless you will be truly delighted by the finished piece.
You will have a dedicated point of contact from the start of your project to the beautiful masterpiece that’s delivered.
We don’t disappear after install so in the likely event of an issue, we will be right there for you..
We’re an Oxford custom Built in Furniture company focused on making very nice alcove design ideas. Most of the ‘bespoke’ furniture companies use standard sized off the shelf units and stack them for best fit. We don’t. Every piece of furniture we build, we build from scratch to your specs, and to a design that looks good in your home.
- Founded in Oxford, Oxfordshire in 2005 — we’re local, not a national company
- We know Oxford homes inside and outside, and know what decorative detailing works
- 500+ pieces of fully bespoke alcove furniture built for Oxford-area homes
- Full-service: design, manufacture, and installation by our team
- No off the shelf standard sized units — every alcove cabient is tailor made
- Our furniture is fully Lined inside, and not just a framework with doors added.
- Painted in the Colour of your choice
- Your furniture is prefinished in our workshop – meaning a quicker install and less disruption
- Transparent pricing — no surprise cost increases
Oxford Neighbourhoods Served
The nature of Oxford alcoves
Oxford has a wide range of housing stock, from charming thatched cottages to large modern homes. Oxford homes have character. They also have uneven walls, shallow recesses and chimney breasts that are not quite central.
Homes in North Oxford (Summertown & Jericho) are generally of the Victorian or Edwardian variety, these houses all have alcove spaces next to their fireplaces. These alcoves are the ideal place for Alcove Cupboards, alcove shelving or an alcove Bookcase and were a common feature in period homes.
Similarly Victorian homes in some parts of Cowley and Iffley where primary also from either the Edwardian / Victorian period, and similarly have alcove spaces where we can install alcove cupboards and shelves.
Oxford also has a large housing stock of 1930’s houses scattered, with a large amount in the greater Headington area, these houses also have alcove spaces for alcove cupboards.
All these alcove spaces are also a great place for even alcove wardrobes in bedrooms.
Serving Oxford for over 20 Years
We have been serving Oxford making fabulous Built in and Fitted furniture and alcove cabinet makers for over 20 years (22 years to be precise). And that doesn’t even include our independent work in Oxfordshire before we started Built in Solutions, in a very small dimly lit what you would call a ram shackle workshop.
Today we have expanded in to a large workshop packed with modern equipment to make the most beautiful furniture for your home
We have been serving Oxford making fabulous Built in and Fitted furniture and have been bespoke alcove cabinet makers for over 20 years (22 years to be precise).
How we work
The whole process takes around six weeks. There is no pressure. No hidden fees. Just honest craftsmanship, and a great looking alcove cupboard.
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You contact us via our online Quote form where we provide you with pricing based on your answers. If your happy with our pricing, we arrange a free visit to your home in Oxford or a nearby village – Kidlington, Abingdon, Wheatley, Witney etc.
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We measure the alcove space and listen to what you need.
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We send a 3D drawing and a fixed price.
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We make the cupboards in our workshop.
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We fit them in a single day, and clear everything away.
All of Oxfordshire's Towns and Villages covered
- Abingdon
- Banbury
- Bicester
- Carterton
- Chipping Norton
- Didcot
- Faringdon
- Thame
- Wallingford
- Wantage
- Witney
- Woodstock
- Henley
Why a local company
National companies have large showrooms and sales targets. We are a small, local team. You will speak to the same person throughout. Our fitters work directly for us.
You can visit our workshop and see your cupboards being made.
This matters. It means better quality, clearer communication, and help when you need it.
We are proud to serve Oxford and Oxfordshire, one alcove at a time.
Why a made to measure Alcove Cupboards Solution is the only choice in Oxford
Unlike modem homes that are all built to the same template, most of the homes in Oxford are older 1930’s semi’s, post-modernism style of the 80’s and even older period Victorian and Edwardian homes, with Georgian houses in the streets opposite the Oxford Play house, these were built by different work gangs.
This means even in a row of identical homes that look the same, you can bet that all the walls and interior are different measurements.
Because there is lots of various house builds in Oxford, all the alcove spaces of different sizes. This means even in a row of identical homes that look the same, you can bet that all the walls and interior are different measurements.
A mass produced off the shelf solution made with standard sized units just doesn’t work as well, making the only solution is to make measure alcove cupboards.
So if you are looking for media wall alcove ideas, alcove TV units or bespoke alcove storage options, don’t hesitate to get in touch to find out how we can help create the perfect built in alcove cupboards solution for your home.
Breath new life in your home with beautifully crafted Alcove Cabinets fitted in to your home
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Frequently Asked Questions — Alcove Cupboards in Oxford
Are you a local Oxford company?
Yes. We were founded just outside Woodstock in Long Hanborough — between Eynsham and Woodstock — over 20 years ago. We serve all Oxford neighbourhoods including Summertown, Jericho, North Oxford, Cowley, Headington, Iffley, Marston, and Cumnor Hill.
Do you make truly made to measure alcove cupboards in Oxford?
Yes. Every alcove cupboard we make is built from scratch for the exact dimensions of your alcove. We do not stack standard sized cabinets together to fill the space. Oxford homes — from Victorian terraces in Jericho to 1930s semis in Headington — all have different alcove dimensions, which is why a made to measure approach is the only one that works properly.
How is your alcove furniture made?
Full carcass construction. All our furniture is made fully enclosed — you get a complete cabinet rather than a frame with doors attached. We construct everything in our Oxfordshire workshop, not on site in your home.
What styles of alcove cupboard work best in Oxford homes?
Victorian and Edwardian homes in North Oxford, Jericho, and Summertown suit a traditional style with panel doors, detailed cornicing, and period mouldings. 1930s semis in Headington and Cowley suit Shaker style. Modern properties and converted flats work well with contemporary handleless designs. We advise on style at the design stage based on what we see in your home.
Do you provide free quotes for alcove cupboards in Oxford?
Yes. Complete our enquiry form with a brief description and approximate measurements and we will provide indicative pricing. If you are happy with our costings we will arrange a free home visit at no charge and with no obligation.
How long does the process take?
The whole process takes around six to eight weeks from initial enquiry to installation. Installation itself is completed in a single day in the vast majority of cases.
How much do alcove cupboards cost in Oxford?
Fitted alcove cupboards start from around £1,800 for a single unit with shelving above. A pair of matching alcove units flanking a chimney breast typically starts from around £3,000. We always provide a fixed quote before work begins — no hidden costs.