Markou Design London · Client guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our service—from the first design conversation to final installation.
27 questions · Clear answers01What is bespoke fitted furniture?
Furniture designed and made specifically for your space — built to the exact dimensions of your room, not adapted from standard sizes.
02How long does the process take?
Every project is different. From initial consultation to installation, most projects take between 4 and 8 weeks.
03Do you offer design consultations?
Yes — we visit your home, discuss your requirements and provide detailed drawings before any work begins.
04What materials do you use?
We work with a range of materials and finishes chosen to suit each project. These are discussed and agreed with you during the design phase.
05Can I see past projects?
Yes — browse our portfolio for examples of completed work across fitted wardrobes, media walls, home offices and more.
06What if I have specific requirements?
Every project is bespoke by nature. Bring us your ideas — however specific — and we’ll design around them.
07How do I get started?
Simply get in touch via our contact page and we’ll arrange a home visit at a time that suits you.
08Is installation included?
Yes — we handle everything from design through to final installation.
09Can I customize designs?
Every piece is custom designed — there are no standard templates. Everything is made to your specification.
10How long do bespoke fitted wardrobes take to design and install?
Most projects move from initial consultation to installation in 4–8 weeks. The final programme depends on size, finish, design complexity and the workshop schedule, and is confirmed before manufacture begins.
11Can fitted wardrobes be built around uneven alcoves and chimney breasts?
Yes. We survey the room and make each wardrobe to its actual dimensions, allowing the joinery to be scribed around uneven walls, alcoves, chimney breasts and period details.
12Do you install fitted wardrobes throughout London?
Yes. We design, make and install across London and surrounding counties, with completed wardrobe projects in Arnos Grove, Harrow, Bromley, Wimbledon and Islington.
13What affects the cost of made-to-measure wardrobes?
Cost depends on overall size, construction, internal storage, materials, painted or veneered finish, hardware and installation requirements. We provide a project-specific quotation after reviewing the brief and room.
14Can you make wardrobes for sloping ceilings or awkward spaces?
Yes. Floor-to-ceiling, alcove and sloping-ceiling wardrobes are designed around the exact room rather than adapted from standard cabinet sizes.
15What internal storage can be included?
Options include adjustable shelves, drawers, long and short hanging, pull-down rails, shoe storage and tailored compartments. The layout is agreed during design.
16What happens during the home survey?
We measure walls, ceiling levels, skirtings and obstructions, discuss how you use the room, and review finishes and storage requirements. Detailed drawings are prepared before work begins.
17Is fitted wardrobe installation included?
Yes. Markou Design handles the fitted-wardrobe project from consultation and drawings through workshop manufacture and final installation.
18Can you design storage for a narrow London hallway’
Yes. Cabinet depth, door movement and internal storage are designed around the available circulation space, making bespoke joinery especially effective in compact entrances.
19What can be included inside a fitted shoe cabinet’
Options include adjustable shelves, pull-out trays, boot storage, drawers, coat hooks, bench seating and dedicated compartments for bags or household items.
20Can new hallway cabinetry match a period property’
Yes. Cornices, skirting, panel mouldings, hardware and paint colours can be carried through so the new furniture feels integrated with the original architecture.
21Do you install fitted hallway furniture throughout London’
Yes. We design, make and install across London and surrounding counties, with completed hallway projects in Chelsea, Stanmore, Camberley and Stansted Mountfitchet.
22How long does a bespoke hallway project take’
The programme depends on scale, finish and design complexity. We confirm the design, making and installation timeline before manufacture begins.
23What can be included in a bespoke media wall’
A fitted TV recess, closed storage, display shelves, integrated lighting, cable management, speakers and an electric fireplace can all be planned into one made-to-measure composition.
24Can you design around an existing fireplace’
Yes. We survey the fireplace, chimney breast and alcoves, then design the joinery around the room’s proportions and required clearances.
25Can cables and TV equipment be concealed’
Yes. Cable routes, ventilation and access are planned before manufacture so the finished installation remains clean and serviceable.
26Do you install bespoke media walls throughout London’
Yes. We survey, design, make and install across London and surrounding areas, with completed projects in Ruislip, Westminster, Holland Park, Chelsea and Harrow.
27How much does a bespoke media wall cost’
Cost depends on size, materials, finish, storage, lighting, fireplace integration and site conditions. We provide a project-specific quotation after reviewing the room and brief.
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