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Fitted Cupboards in Merton
We make fitted cupboards for homes in all 20 neighbourhoods we list across Merton, designed after a visit and made in our workshop., made in our workshop and fitted in your home, and fitting on weekdays or Saturdays by arrangement.
Fitted Cupboards across Merton
Fitted cupboards across Merton
Every piece is designed after a visit to your home. Pick your neighbourhood below to see the details for your area, or get in touch to arrange a design visit.
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Fitted cupboards across Merton: what to expect
We make our cupboards from moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood, depending on what each part needs to do. Birch plywood is strong and holds screws well, which suits shelves and drawer boxes. We finish them by spray painting in the workshop or by hand painting, in a colour agreed with you. Most enquiries start with a cupboard for a recess or odd corner and cupboards that sit well with skirting and coving, and the answer is built in our workshop from moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood, finished by spray or by hand.
Every fitting follows the same order: we protect the floors, bring the sections in, set them level, scribe them to the walls, fix them and finish them. Then the room is tidied and we look over the work with you. How long the fitting takes depends on the size of the cupboards and the room, and the fitting days are agreed in your quote.
- To begin, message us from the contact page; a brief note on the space and anything in it that needs access is plenty.
- At the design visit we measure up and note the clearances and ventilation the boiler manufacturer asks for.
- A written quote follows with the design, materials and finish.
- We make the cupboards in our workshop from moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood, with vents and access panels where they’re needed.
- The cupboards are fitted and set level, and we check the access with you.
What goes into your quote
No two rooms cost the same to furnish, because the size, the layout and the finish all vary. Spray painting and hand painting are different processes, which affects the cost. The figure comes in your written quote after the design visit.
Why choose Bespoke Carpentry
- Spray painted or hand painted, in the colour you choose
- Workshop-made and fitted by us
- Made in moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood
- Over 300 projects completed
Ask for a quote
The design visit is where every quote starts. We take full measurements, see how true the walls and floors are and work through the design together. Afterwards, we send a written quote, so you can take your time with it. To arrange the visit, message us from the contact page.
Local landmarks in Wimbledon
In Wimbledon, that includes homes near St. Mark's Church, Willington School and Wimbledon High School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Cannizaro Park (0.8 miles west), Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School (a few minutes’ walk north-east) and Dog & Fox pub (a few minutes’ walk west). There is a railway station in Wimbledon itself: Wimbledon station. Other landmarks nearby include Wimbledon Museum (within half a mile west) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (1.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
Fitted cupboards across Merton: local notes
Homes across Merton range from period terraces to post-war blocks and newer flats, and each kind has its own odd corners. Fitted cupboards are scribed and levelled on site, so everything looks straight even where the room isn’t.
About 37% of the homes in Merton went up between 1919 and 1939, and about 27% before 1919, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax figures (2025). Each era brings its own kind of wall, ceiling height and floor, so it shapes the design from the first measurement. About 37% of homes in Merton date from between 1919 and 1939, going by the Valuation Office Agency’s 2025 council tax figures. Houses of that era often have a hallway wide enough for a coat and shoe cupboard, and a box room that can take more storage. About 36% of households in Merton live in terraced houses, going by Census 2021 figures from the ONS. London terraces tend to have narrow hallways and odd recesses that fitted cupboards can use.
Since August 2023, the Ultra Low Emission Zone has covered all of London, and TfL’s red routes have strict stopping rules, so we plan access to your home in Merton ahead of fitting day.
Wimbledon: For a family home near Wimbledon High School, a place for each person’s coat and shoes stops the hallway filling up. Near listed buildings like Parish Church of St Mary, under half a mile north of the centre of Wimbledon, older homes may keep original joinery that fitted cupboards can be designed around. For a listed home, fixing into original features can require listed building consent.
Tips worth knowing
Painted fitted furniture is easy to look after with a little care. A few things help it stay looking good:
- Point out anything that needs access
- Look at your lease before fixing to the walls
- Treat new paintwork gently at first
- List what you want to store before the design visit
Doors are hung and adjusted when we fit them. Houses move a little with the seasons, and hinges can be adjusted to keep the gaps even. If a door catches, it is normally a small hinge adjustment.
It is useful to list what you want to store before we measure. A coat cupboard and a linen cupboard need quite different insides, and knowing this early saves changes later.
Flats, leases and landlords
We also make and fit furniture for landlords furnishing a let, as it makes good use of an awkward room. The materials are the same as for any home: moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood, with a spray or hand-painted finish.
Mansion blocks and purpose-built blocks often have house rules about lifts, entry systems and when trades can come in. Let us know about them at the measuring visit.
Boards, parts and paint
Spray-painted finish
A spray-painted finish is applied in our workshop, giving a smooth, even surface. You choose the colour.
Shelves
We plan shelf heights around what you will store, whether that’s linen or cleaning things. Long spans need a thicker shelf or a support.
The problems fitted cupboards solve
Most people come to us because things have nowhere to go. Coats end up over the banister and shoes spread across the hall. A fitted cupboard gives those things a proper home and leaves the room around it clear.
If you recognise any of these, it is worth talking to us:
- A boiler cupboard that keeps access clear
- Built-in storage that matches the woodwork
- Landing shelves for bedding and towels
- Using the full height of a room
Honest limits
Not everything around fitted cupboards is carpentry, like an electrician, a plumber or a Gas Safe registered engineer. Here’s what to know:
- Plumbing for washing machines or sinks (your plumber)
- Making good walls after other work
- Relocating meters or the fuse board
Common questions about fitted cupboards
What happens at the measuring visit?
We measure the space and discuss the design, materials and finish. We also check the walls and floors and note radiators, sockets and other things in the way, and the written quote comes afterwards.
Can you build a cupboard over the fuse board and meters?
Yes, and we keep them easy to reach. Meter readers and engineers need to get to them, so the doors or panels are planned to open easily.
How much does a fitted cupboard cost?
Every piece is quoted for your room after the design visit. Each cupboard is different, so we price it after measuring. To arrange a visit, tell us about the room on our contact form.
How long does fitting take?
The time the fitting takes depends on how many cupboards there are and where they go, and your quote sets out the fitting days.
Can you fit furniture on an external wall?
An outside wall can be colder and damper than an inside one, so we allow for ventilation behind and inside the furniture, which helps avoid condensation and mould. Any damp needs sorting by the right specialist before fitting.
Can you fit cupboards to walls that aren’t straight?
Yes, it is something we deal with all the time. Few walls in a period house are straight, so every cupboard is scribed and levelled.
How is the furniture painted?
There are two options: spray painting, done in the workshop for a smooth, even finish, or hand painting, which can be done on site. The finish is agreed in your quote.