Bespoke & Solid Wood Furniture

The HomeShake Singapore Carpentry Guide is a practical resource for homeowners, interior designers and renovators looking for expert advice on carpentry, kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, bespoke furniture, materials, renovation and woodworking in Singapore. Drawing on more than 50 years of furniture-making experience, our Singapore carpenters and designers explain how to choose materials, compare carpentry solutions, plan built-in furniture and create homes designed to last.
Custom Made Solid Wood Furniture in Singapore: Why HomeShake is the Trusted Choice for Bespoke Artisan Woodworking - HomeShake
  • Aug 14, 2026
Custom Made Solid Wood Furniture in Singapore: Why HomeShake is the Trusted Choice for Bespoke Artisan Woodworking

Investing in custom made solid wood furniture means creating pieces that can last generations. Discover why Singapore homeowners, architects and interior designers trust HomeShake to design and build bespoke solid wood furniture crafted by master artisans.

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  • Jun 6, 2023
Craftsmanship: Can you Still Find Handmade Furniture?

It comes as a surprise that after over 50 years of furniture making, our workshop is still full of carpenters working with their hands rather than giant machines. While many furniture manufacturing processes have become automated, there are still unique reasons why our furniture is made by hand.

What wood to use for my bespoke furniture? - HomeShake
  • May 26, 2023
Bespoke Furniture: What Wood to Recommend?

If you are considering ordering bespoke furniture, you may have a few questions about our wood. Here are some pointers regarding the various wood veneers that we offer, and our most popular wood stains.

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  • Mar 25, 2023
How to Display my Lego Model in Singapore?

We have designed a display coffee table for Lego models like the Star Wars Millennium Falcon. It is fully customizable from size to wood colour, including the number of glass panels. Here's how it works.

Is Wood Veneer Considered Real Wood? - HomeShake carpentry workshop singapore bespoke furniture
  • Mar 18, 2023
Wood Veneer: Is It Considered Real Wood?

Wood veneer furniture is made from thin slices of real wood that are glued onto a core panel, such as solid plywood (BB/CC Grade). While wood veneer furniture is not made entirely of solid wood, it can offer a beautiful, natural wood grain pattern that can be difficult to achieve with solid wood alone.

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  • Mar 15, 2023
Carpentry in Singapore: Is It Still Possible to get Real Wood Cabinets?

Woodworking is a dying art in Singapore. Most carpentry workshops stopped working with Solid Wood years ago and focus only on Plywood and MDF. Very few, like ours, continue to import Ash, Teak & Oak to make furniture like Dining Tables, Desks, Make-Up Tables, but also Panels & Doors.

carpenter in singapore manufacturing a solid wood bench in timber for bespoke furniture order by homeshake carpentry
  • Feb 18, 2023
Bespoke: 6 Reasons to Customize Your Furniture

Finding the perfect piece of furniture is a daunting adventure. If you already have commissioned a bespoke dining table, you already know it is very special experience. If not, here are reasons why our clients work with us.

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  • Feb 13, 2023
Have you considered refurbishing your old furniture?

Refurbishing furniture involves restoring an old or damaged piece to its former glory or giving it a new look. Here is a general guide on how we refurbish furniture.

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  • Jun 6, 2022
Study: 8 Ways to Customize Your Desk

Finding the right desk to match your style and space can be mission impossible. Here's how you can customize it with our furniture configurator, and get the perfect fit for you.