Home » Instagram Page

Social Media

From our social media pages, some of the latest projects completed by The Ealing Carpenter.

Latest builds

As a small business social media via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest help us to stay informed and connected. These platforms allow you to keep up with my business news and projects, you can share your thoughts and ideas, and connect me with your friends. Whatever your preferred platform, come and find me and give me a like.

theealingcarpenter

‘The Ealing Carpenter’ works in and around the London Borough of Ealing. Specialising in domestic carpentry at sensible prices. #theealingcarpenter

Tidy and concise alcove reinvention. Clients’ ha

Tidy and concise alcove reinvention. Clients’ have extensively redeveloped their property throughout (to a very impressive standard). With only a few rooms left to finish they opted, sensibly, to have me complete their alcove base units with floating shelves before the decorators start.
With inline doors and slightly slimmer chunky shelves to match the depth of the mantle piece, the clients and I took time and care to make sure the units’ height and purpose suited their needs.
Thanks in advance to Geoff Travers & Co for their skilled painter who’s tasked with the painting my build.
#theealingcarpenter #ealingfeeling #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #ealingcarpenter #alcoveshelving #alcoveunits #mrmdf #floatingshelves #livingroomdecor

Organised a Hoedown for a celebration with friends

Organised a Hoedown for a celebration with friends. Needed a stage, lighting and sound but with only a tiny budget.
My sincere thanks to:-
#owenfabrication and #treesforcities (James and Oscar respectively) for donating scaffolding poles and other materials.
#horsendenloaf and #perivalebrewery for their help and participation.
#harmonicalewinsky and the highway patrol for the live music and Kelly the #linedancecaller
The event was a great success and I managed to create our stage on budget by recycling many materials.
#theealingcarpenter #hoedown #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #horsendenhill #horsendenfarm #ealingfeeling #stagedesign #outdoorstage #countryandwestern #linedancing #entertainmentonabudget #livemusiclondon

Thank you for my birthday messages today, apprecia

Thank you for my birthday messages today, appreciated😊
Had a lovely day that started with a 13 mile run (making 33.5 miles in total since Sunday). Then a boat trip to Richmond and a walk through the park. Now about to go for a bite to eat at my favourite Tapas!!
So turning 50 (😱) hasn’t been quite as terrifying as I thought.

A ‘sweetheart bench’. The timber was from a f

A ‘sweetheart bench’.
The timber was from a felled oak tree at the farm. The trunk was milled on site and left to weather/dry out for 5 years. I was able to use a single plank to make the seat and backrest and repurposed an oak post for the legs and brace. The bench remains on the farm and offers a lovely view of the river.
#ealingcarpenter #ealingcarpentry #horsendenfarm #horsendenhill #ealingmums #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #gardenbench #oakbench #oak #gardenseat #benchwithaview

Client wanted 2 floating shelves. There is someth

Client wanted 2 floating shelves.
There is something very satisfying about making floating shelves. The material (moisture resistant MDF) helps as it’s so good to work with and looks fantastic when painted.
It’s a wide alcove - nearly 1800mm - so I adapted my battens to ensure no sagging and made sure I used plenty of glue and allowed proper drying time. Very happy with the end result and with room on the wall for additional shelves or alcove base unit in the future.
#ealingcarpenter #ealingcarpentry #ealingmums #ealingcommon #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #floatingshelves #mrmdf #bookshelves #shelvesdesign

To create a hallway closet. Client had very speci

To create a hallway closet.
Client had very specific ideas for this project. I created a design, based on their spec, and built a shallow closet that afforded plenty of shoe space and a dozen coats. There’s additional storage via a ‘tuck hole’ at the top.
I used moisture resistant MDF to ensure that when painted that finish will be smooth and flawless. I also built up the MDF creating layers as the effect of shadow and light will really make a feature of the detail when reflected in the mirror.
The mirror was supplied my Allbright Glaziers on Northfields Avenue who cut to the precise measurements I gave. 👍🏻👍🏻
#ealingcarpenter #ealingcarpentry #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #ealingcommon #hallcloset #hallstorage #mirroredfurniture #mirroreddoors #allbright #mrmdf

I was asked to build an adjustable work station fo

I was asked to build an adjustable work station for a teenagers bedroom that allowed space for their desk and a space for the child’s bean bag by the radiator.
In the other teenagers bedroom, the client asked for floating shelves above the existing desk and a high floating shelf above the bed. In addition, the client sourced an old school desk (made from iroko) that I planned and sanded to create 2 additional shelves above the bed.
All made with moisture resistant MDF with adjustable shelf brackets for the work station.
#ealingcarpenter #ealingmums #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #carpentryskills #mdfshelving #floatingshelves #teenagersroom #homeworkstation #iroko #mdfdecor

Busy Bank Holiday Saturday coming up at Horsenden

Busy Bank Holiday Saturday coming up at Horsenden Farm. I’ll be on-site giving live demonstrations on recycling/repurposing pallets. I’ll also be giving advice and tips on DIY projects you may want to do at home and aren’t sure where to start.
I’ll be in the lower car park at Horsenden Farm, so come and find me. I look forward to meeting you there. Nick
#ealingcarpenter #horsendenfarm #festivalofnature #palletwood #palletfurniture #palletproject #palletideas #diytips
(Please note that the image of the tool storage is for example purposes only and not something I made).

A pair of pallet wood garden storage boxes and a q

A pair of pallet wood garden storage boxes and a quirky potting/tool shed for a client.
The boxes I built at my workshop owing to the amount of work and pallets required to make each. I lined the boxes with ply and, for extra protection, bonded the ply to the pallet wood with PVA glue before applying a clear varnish to bring out the beautiful natural colour and grain in the wood.
The tool shed was a shape designed by the client. I suggested the galvanised roof for aesthetics and because it lasts. Happy days.
#ealingcarpenter
#ealingmums
#toolshed
#palletwoodprojects
#palletproject
#upcyclingideas
#recyclingideas
#gardenfurniture
#gardenstorage
#gardeninspiration

Vertical pallet herb garden. If you’ve a pallet

Vertical pallet herb garden.
If you’ve a pallet or two and are thinking “what can I do with it?” why not create a vertical garden? I took out the middle support and used cotton rope to give the pallets a hinge and brace.
Using some breathable material designed for roofing, I lined the troughs and added an extra piece of timber from another pallet to support the weight of the soil, plants and water.
I had a spare roofing slate that I broken into smaller ‘plaques’ for the intention of being able to record both the plant and date it was planted. Job done!
#ealingcarpenter #ealingmom #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #herbgarden #verticalplanter #verticalplanting #palletproject #palletplanter #upcycling #recyclingproject #notolandfill #growyourownfood #happymonday

Creating a dining/entertaining space for a client

Creating a dining/entertaining space for a client on a narrow roof terrace.
Built entirely in Iroko wood (similar to teak), this two leafed table gives the client a cosy table for two or a more spacious table for four. With fold out supports this ensures a stable surface for dinner and drinks.
#ealingcarpenter #ealingbroadway #ealingmom #outdoorliving #irokowood #bartable #roofterrace #carpentry #outsidedining #ealingliving

Tasked with building a fitted bench seat, this des

Tasked with building a fitted bench seat, this design and build was completed in stages as the upholstery couldn’t commence until I had cut the ply boards to size.
My thanks to #londonupholsterers for their participation with this project. The end result was hugely satisfying!
#ealingcarpenter #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #benchseat #kichendesign #kitchenspace #fixedseating #carpentry #carpentryskills #upholstery #fauxleather #seatingarea #homeinterior

This weeks project was (initially) to build a base

This weeks project was (initially) to build a base alcove unit. The client wanted something elegant and we picked out features of the room (beading, bullnose windowsill) to be complimented within the unit.
Further, the clients asked me to hang their pre-ordered doors for their cupboards and ‘tidy up’ (hide) the gas pipes/meter and add a floating shelf in the kitchen (sorry, forgot to take a pic).
When on site, whenever possible, I’m happy to do the other jobs that clients have never had the time to do. It’s not always practical owing to a rather full diary, but when I can I will.
Doing the ‘pretty stuff’ (#alcoveunits #alcoveshelving and #baywindowseat ) are what I excel at but I also enjoy such a variety of projects that I’m asked to consider.
I’ve some very interesting builds over the next few months, some outdoor structures, some bespoke furniture built in my workshop to be delivered and I’m very excited to try/practise and master my paint sprayer to bring a new dimension to my work. Happy days…!
#ealingcarpenter #mdfcupboards #mdfalcoveunits #mrmdf #understairstorage #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #northfields #hanwell #carpentry

Here is the full length time lapse video of the bi

Here is the full length time lapse video of the bird hide build for #ealingwildlifegroup
Built using purchased timber (for structural) and repurposed pallets for cladding. In addition, I was given some odds and ends, which turned out very useful for the benches, windows and base.
#ealingcarpenter #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #ealingwildlife #palletproject #birdhide #londonnature #costonslanenaturereserve #greenford #reclaimedtimber #palletwood

Clients contacted me with a ‘problem radiator’

The opening of #ealingwildlifegroup new nature res

The opening of #ealingwildlifegroup new nature reserve at Costons Lane. Delighted to have been asked to build their bird hide and install the decking too. Got several other projects to do for them.

With a high demand for wardrobes atm I tend not to

With a high demand for wardrobes atm I tend not to post every one I make, however this build was a little different.
I built this full length carcass for a high ceiling bedroom and used a separate company for the doors. The vinyl wrap comes in a variety of colours and textures and the style of the door can be chosen from over 10 individual ranges according to taste. I provide accurate measurements based on the bespoke carcass and then return to fit once the doors are made (approx 3 weeks).
The fireplace nook was redundant and the client asked for this to be utilised for their child’s room. Initially as a ‘laundry basket’ I’d imagine this has become a great storage place for shoes, bags and other such items…!
#ealingcarpenter #ealingmums #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #fittedwardrobes #stellafoam #alcovewardrobes

Chunky floating shelves in an alcove. Clients re

Chunky floating shelves in an alcove.
Clients requested a book storage solution for their family room that was elegant, practical and economical. Strong enough to store the large book collection without unsightly brackets. Built in a day (with most cuts having been prepared at my workshop before), with a few additional hours the next morning sanding to a ‘ready to paint’ finish.
#ealingcarpenter #ealinghome #alcoveshelving #mdfshelving #chunkyshelves #northfields #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #ealingmums

Double wardrobe build. Clients wanted to maximise

Double wardrobe build.
Clients wanted to maximise storage for their bedroom with an overall floor space of 3 m sq. The space between wardrobes allows for their double bed and headboard.
A combination of melamine (for carcass) and moisture resistant MDF for the doors has transformed this space.
I have added a floating shelf for the usual nightstand items and 2 little corner shelves for phones and/or the morning cup of tea.
As with all my builds I give the clients the option as to whether they wish to paint the build themselves.
(Please note I’m currently booked until late May 22’ with similar projects).
#ealingcarpenter #ealingbusiness #ealingmums #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #northfields #carpentrylondon #mdfwardrobes #blumhinges #builtinwardrobe

Another bespoke double wardrobe set into bedroom a

Another bespoke double wardrobe set into bedroom alcoves. This build includes a linking shelf across the chimney breast.
Carcass made from melamine faced board with room facing material in a moisture resistant MDF ready for painting.
#ealingcarpenter #ealingmums #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #northfieldsavenue #mdfwardrobes #mdfshelves #melaminecarcass #alcovewardrobes #ealingbusiness