Highwood Furniture

If you want someone who takes pride in his work, is highly skilled, an exceptional craftsman, very creative and a joy to work with, then you can't go wrong asking Colin to do a job for you. Colin has made a variety of different pieces of furniture for me over the years and I have never been disappointed. The final piece always turns out to be so much better than what I had imagined. Combining his creative imagination and design skills, together with listening to what you have in mind, he can turn an ordinary piece into something really special and unique. When you see the finished item you just know it has been made with love and care. His attention to detail cannot be faulted. It's great to be on the receiving of a skilled cabinetmaker.

I asked for renovation of the surface of a dining table which had been treated badly, with resulting scratches, deep score marks, and unsightly white heat bloom under the surface. Various finishes were discussed, and without any pressure I took the advice that french polishing may not prove very durable, and we agreed on polyeurethane finish. The table was collected very promptly at the agreed time and date, along with its spare leaf, and the job finished within the agreed time, with the addition of one working day to allow for necessary drying of the finish. The result of removing the unsightly marks and damage, including minor repairs, is very satisfactory. I am pleased with the result. The negotiation was courteous. The care taken in removing my furniture and then returning it was very noticeable and encouraging. And it shows in the result, with a very reasonable price. Highly recommended for conscientious and professional work.