Joinery & Bespoke Carpentry in Edinburgh: What to Expect and How Much It Costs

Bespoke fitted wardrobes are one of the most popular joinery commissions in Edinburgh, and for good reason. Edinburgh's Victorian and Georgian properties often have irregular room shapes, deep alcoves and awkward corners that off-the-shelf furniture simply cannot address. A bespoke fitted wardrobe, designed and built to the exact dimensions of your room, maximises every centimetre of storage space.

In Edinburgh's period properties, fitted wardrobes are typically built in painted MDF or solid timber, with traditional panel doors, cornicing and skirting that matches the room's existing joinery. This creates a seamless, built-in look that appears original to the property. For contemporary Edinburgh homes, handleless designs in lacquered MDF or timber veneer deliver a clean, modern aesthetic.

Bespoke fitted wardrobe costs in Edinburgh range from £1,500–£4,000 for a single wardrobe (2–3 metres wide), and £3,000–£8,000 for a full bedroom wall of fitted storage. Prices depend on materials, internal fittings (drawers, hanging rails, shelving) and finish quality. We provide detailed quotations after measuring your space and discussing your storage requirements.

Edinburgh's period properties often have original timber staircases that are structurally sound but aesthetically tired — worn treads, damaged balusters, outdated spindle designs. Staircase renovation — replacing treads, balusters and handrails while retaining the original structure — is a cost-effective way to transform a hallway.

For new staircases in Edinburgh extensions and loft conversions, we design and build bespoke timber staircases to suit the available space and the property's character. Open-tread staircases with glass or steel balustrades are popular in contemporary Edinburgh extensions; traditional closed-tread staircases with turned balusters suit period properties.

Staircase renovation costs in Edinburgh range from £2,000–£5,000 for a full refurbishment (new treads, balusters, handrail). New staircase installation costs £4,000–£12,000 depending on design complexity, materials and size. All staircase work must comply with Building Regulations (Part K) — we manage all certification as part of the project.

Internal door replacement is one of the most impactful and affordable joinery upgrades in an Edinburgh home. Replacing hollow-core flush doors with solid timber panel doors — or restoring original Victorian four-panel doors — immediately elevates the quality feel of a property.

For Edinburgh's period properties, sourcing matching original-style doors is important. Victorian four-panel doors, Georgian six-panel doors and Edwardian two-panel doors are all available from specialist suppliers in period-appropriate timber species. Our joiners hang doors to precise tolerances, ensuring smooth operation and draught-free seals.

Internal door supply and installation in Edinburgh costs £300–£600 per door for standard solid timber panel doors. Bespoke doors — oversized, unusual shapes or specialist timber species — cost more. We supply and hang all door types and can source matching period-appropriate hardware (handles, hinges, locks) to complete the installation.

Media walls — built-in joinery units incorporating a TV recess, storage, shelving and often a fireplace — have become one of Edinburgh's most requested joinery commissions. A well-designed media wall transforms a living room, creating a focal point that conceals cables, maximises storage and adds significant value to the property.

In Edinburgh's period properties, media walls are typically designed to complement the room's existing architectural features — matching cornicing profiles, panel mouldings and paint colours. In contemporary Edinburgh homes, clean-lined media walls in lacquered MDF or timber veneer create a sophisticated, bespoke look.

Media wall installation in Edinburgh costs £2,500–£8,000 depending on size, complexity and materials. This typically includes the joinery unit, TV recess, cable management, shelving and painting. Integrated lighting, electric fireplace inserts and bespoke internal fittings add to the cost. We provide detailed quotations after a design consultation at your Edinburgh home.