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📚 BESPOKE LIBRARY SPECIALISTS 📚

Private Library & Study Design for Distinguished Hampstead Homes

Create your personal sanctuary of knowledge with bespoke floor-to-ceiling bookcases, elegant library ladders, integrated reading nooks and sophisticated home studies crafted by master joiners using the finest hardwoods and traditional techniques.

Master Craftsmen
Heritage Specialists
Established 2009

Exceptional Library & Study Craftsmanship

Our master joiners create timeless private libraries combining traditional cabinet-making techniques with modern functionality for serious bibliophiles and discerning professionals.

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Floor-to-Ceiling Bookcases

Bespoke shelving systems in oak, walnut, mahogany or painted finishes with adjustable shelves, crown mouldings, plinths and integrated lighting designed to showcase your collection beautifully.

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Rolling Library Ladders

Elegant brass or steel rolling ladder systems with custom rail mounting, soft-close mechanisms and hand-finished rungs providing safe access to upper shelves while adding architectural drama.

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Reading Nooks & Window Seats

Cosy alcove seating with hidden storage, integrated reading lights and deep cushioned upholstery creating perfect retreats for immersive reading within your library space.

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Executive Study Fit-Outs

Partner desks, credenzas, filing systems and technology integration with concealed cable management, pop-up monitors and video conferencing facilities for productive home working.

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Architectural Lighting Design

Layered lighting schemes with picture lights, shelf illumination, reading lamps and ambient control creating the perfect atmosphere for study, relaxation or entertaining.

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Secure Display & Storage

Lockable glass-fronted cabinets, climate-controlled sections for rare books and integrated safes for valuable manuscripts, first editions and important documents.

Recent Library & Study Projects

Bespoke libraries and studies crafted for collectors, academics and professionals across North London's finest residences.

Georgian Townhouse Library
Hampstead Village, NW3
Oak-Panelled Executive Study
St John's Wood, NW8
Double-Height Library Tower
The Bishop's Avenue, N2
Victorian Reading Room
Primrose Hill, NW1
Modern Home Office Suite
Highgate, N6
Rare Book Collection Room
Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11

From Vision to Reality

A considered approach ensuring your library becomes a treasured space for generations to enjoy.

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Collection & Space Assessment

We survey your room, discuss your book collection, working requirements, aesthetic preferences and how you envision using the space for reading, work and entertaining.

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Design Development

Detailed drawings, 3D visualisations and timber samples showing shelf configurations, moulding profiles, hardware selections, seating areas and lighting schemes.

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Workshop Fabrication

Master joiners craft your cabinetry in our workshop using traditional techniques – mortise and tenon joints, hand-finished surfaces and meticulous attention to grain matching.

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Installation & Finishing

On-site assembly, ladder system installation, electrical connections and final finishing followed by careful book arrangement guidance and aftercare recommendations.

Loved by Bibliophiles & Professionals

Feedback from clients who have transformed spaces into extraordinary libraries and studies.

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"The walnut library they created is simply breathtaking. The rolling ladder, secret door to the wine cellar, and integrated lighting have made this the heart of our home. True craftsmen."

Professor Richard Holloway
Hampstead, NW3
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"My home study is now a place of inspiration. The partner desk, built-in filing and video conferencing setup means I can work from home as effectively as any City office."

Alexandra Chen
St John's Wood, NW8
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"They understood exactly what we needed for our rare book collection – climate control, UV-filtered glass and lockable cabinets. The craftsmanship honours the books within."

Edward & Margaret Stirling
Highgate, N6

Library Design Across North London

Creating exceptional private libraries and studies for discerning homeowners throughout London's most prestigious neighbourhoods.

NW3

Hampstead & Belsize Park

Hampstead Village, Frognal, Belsize Village, Swiss Cottage, South End Green.

NW1

Camden & Primrose Hill

Primrose Hill, Regent's Park, Camden Square, Chalk Farm, Mornington Crescent.

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West Hampstead & Queens Park

West Hampstead, Queen's Park, South Hampstead, Kilburn, Brondesbury.

NW8

St John's Wood & Maida Vale

Abbey Road, Hamilton Terrace, Maida Vale, Lisson Grove, Little Venice.

NW11

Golders Green & Hampstead Garden Suburb

Temple Fortune, Hampstead Way, North End, Childs Hill, The Bishop's Avenue.

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Highgate & Crouch End

Highgate Village, Shepherd's Hill, Crouch End, Archway, Holly Lodge Estate.

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East Finchley & Fortis Green

East Finchley, Fortis Green, Cherry Tree Wood, The Bishop's Avenue.

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Marylebone & Fitzrovia

Marylebone High Street, Portland Place, Fitzrovia, Harley Street, Baker Street.

Library & Study Design FAQs

Expert answers to common questions about bespoke library installations.

How much does a bespoke library cost?
Library projects typically range from £15,000 for a single wall of built-in bookcases to £80,000+ for a complete room with floor-to-ceiling shelving, ladder systems, integrated desk and specialist features. We provide detailed quotations after survey.
What timbers do you work with?
We specialise in English oak, American black walnut, mahogany, cherry and painted MDF or tulipwood. All hardwoods are sustainably sourced with FSC certification available on request.
How long does installation take?
Workshop fabrication typically takes 6-10 weeks depending on complexity. On-site installation ranges from 2-5 days for bookcases to 2-3 weeks for complete library rooms with integrated features.
Can you work in period properties?
Absolutely. We specialise in sympathetic installations within listed buildings and conservation areas, matching existing architectural details, period mouldings and traditional finishes while incorporating modern functionality.
Do you provide climate control for rare books?
Yes, we can integrate discrete humidity and temperature monitoring systems, UV-filtering glazing for display cabinets, and connect to whole-house climate control for collections requiring archival conditions.

Request Your Library Design Consultation

Share details about your vision and our design team will be in touch within 24 hours.

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