The Loughborough Joinery Co.

Bespoke joinery and cabinetmaking in Rothley, Leicestershire

The Loughborough Joinery Co. is a joinery and cabinetmaking workshop based in Rothley, in the English county of Leicestershire. The company presents itself as a small workshop led by Jack East, joiner and cabinet maker, who founded the business with the stated aim of producing considered joinery for real homes: well-made pieces, properly fitted and designed for everyday use. The workshop works with homeowners across Leicestershire and the surrounding area.

The company's approach starts from the workshop itself and considers the material, proportion, practical use and finish of each project. According to its presentation, the work is adapted to the space and existing architecture rather than starting from standard sizes or off-the-shelf solutions.

Kitchens, fitted furniture and wardrobes

The main activity is organised into several lines of work. The company makes bespoke kitchens, designed around how each home cooks and lives. It also produces fitted furniture, such as alcove units, media walls, bookcases and cabinetry built into the home.

In the wardrobes and storage section, the workshop produces bespoke wardrobes, dressing rooms and storage solutions for awkward or unused spaces. The offer is completed by joinery for boot rooms and utility areas, with durable finishes and considered details.

Traditional joinery restoration

The company also undertakes restoration and traditional joinery work for homes with character. Projects shown include the restoration of Victorian doors, stable doors, sash windows and an iroko gate, as well as repairs to existing joinery.

Projects and cabinetmaking pieces

The project catalogue includes Shaker-style kitchens in Rothley, Newtown Linford and Swithland, as well as furniture such as a settle and dining table, an island with extension unit and a breakfast bar. In the storage section there is a dressing room in Swithland, a Shaker dressing room in Belton and an Edwardian-style wardrobe. Boot rooms and utility areas in Kirby Muxloe, Rutland and Stamford are also shown.

Alongside bespoke projects, the workshop sells its own production cabinetmaking pieces, such as a wall-mounted coat rack, a pair of bedside tables and a wine console. The site indicated that these items are sold made to order or as a pair, depending on the model.

Team and working method

The workshop is led by Jack East, founder and director, who remains involved in the measuring, making, fitting and finishing of every commission. He works alongside Tom, workshop lead, who trained in cabinetmaking and window fitting through an apprenticeship in northern Germany, and has subsequent experience in England in kitchen manufacturing and in traditional cabinetry work, painted furniture and considered detailing.

The company stresses that its status as a small workshop allows it to maintain a personal approach to each project. To start an enquiry it does not require a finished brief: a short description, photographs, approximate measurements and a sense of the space's needs are enough.

Visits and customer service

The workshop handles enquiries by email, telephone or web form, and asks for details such as the type of project, photographs of the space, approximate measurements, location, materials or reference finishes and the desired timescale. Workshop visits are by appointment.

Location and contact

Wellsic Lane, Rothley, Leicester LE7 7QB · Telephone: 01509 351036 · Email: info@loughboroughjoinery.co.uk