Custom Joinery vs Ready-Made Furniture: What Is Worth It?

Built-in wardrobes, kitchens, TV walls and study nooks almost always benefit from being made to measure — the space is used fully and the lines are clean.

Loose furniture — dining chairs, sofas, beds — is often better bought ready-made from a good manufacturer, then upholstered or finished to match the scheme.

The trick is deciding early: joinery is drawn and priced with the interior so the budget is not a surprise at the end.