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Life At The Workshop

Andy is back in the workshop

Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 by Vale Designs

Our workshop has been shut since the end of March and although we are still not open to the public and the staff are on furlough, Andy is back in the workshop on his own making furniture and designing kitchens. If you would like to discuss your … Continue reading Andy is back in the workshop

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We are temporarily closing the workshop for 3 weeks

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 by Vale Designs

We have taken the decision to close the workshop from 27th March to 17th April based on the advice given to help stop the spread of COVID-19. We believe this is the right thing to do to protect our staff, customers and their families. This shut … Continue reading We are temporarily closing the workshop for 3 weeks

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The Vale Designs Approach

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 by Vale Designs

Here at Vale Designs, me and my team understand that the kitchen is at the heart of your home. We absolutely love seeing the smiles on our clients’ faces as they walk into their new kitchen for the first time. When we get positive feedback, we all … Continue reading The Vale Designs Approach

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Our new showroom is open

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 by Vale Designs

We have been working hard creating a new showroom at the workshop so we can show you the high quality of our work. This showroom features hand painted cupboards, a solid oak open shelf with under-lighting, glazed wall cupboard, magic corner, our … Continue reading Our new showroom is open

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Happy 80th Birthday to Alec, our painter

Monday, July 13th, 2015 by Vale Designs

Yesterday was Alec's 80th Birthday so we celebrated with a birthday cake in the workshop on Friday. Alec hand paints all our furniture and is now training up his grandson, Daniel, to take over from him should he ever wish to retire! … Continue reading Happy 80th Birthday to Alec, our painter

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The swallows return

Monday, May 11th, 2015 by Vale Designs

While working away in the design shed, Andy noticed a solitary swallow sitting on a telegraph wire. As he watched he noticed that the little bird kept flying away and returning to sit on the wire as if he was waiting for something. Sure enough, a few … Continue reading The swallows return

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A busy start to the year

Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 by Vale Designs

I can't believe that we are in April already as it has been one of the busiest starts to the year that we can remember at Vale Designs. With so many big chains selling kitchens these days, it's fantastic to know that there are still people who want … Continue reading A busy start to the year

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Christmas Opening Tmes

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 by Vale Designs

We close on Tuesday 23rd for Christmas and open again on Monday 5th January. We would like to wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and New Year. … Continue reading Christmas Opening Tmes

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Happy New Year!

Friday, January 3rd, 2014 by Vale Designs

We would like to wish all our customers, old and new, a Happy New Year. We have had a break over Christmas but our workshop is now back to being a hive of activity and we welcome you to come by and see for yourself that everything we make is handmade … Continue reading Happy New Year!

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Diary of a Handmade Kitchen – Part 4

Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 by Vale Designs

The final stage in the diary of a handmade kitchen is the delivery and installation. David, our fitter, spend 5 days fitting the kitchen furniture and appliances, after which the Granite Worktops were fitted. The kitchen looks great and our … Continue reading Diary of a Handmade Kitchen – Part 4

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Diary of a Handmade Kitchen – Part 3

Thursday, August 15th, 2013 by Vale Designs

The Kitchen for Suffolk House is really taking shape - all the cupboard carcasses are assembled and the doors have been fitted. The kitchen has been primed and hand painted ready for installation next week.   Go to Diary of a … Continue reading Diary of a Handmade Kitchen – Part 3

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Diary of a Handmade Kitchen – Part 2

Monday, July 15th, 2013 by Vale Designs

The kitchen for our client in Woodbridge is in progress in the workshop. The doors, drawers and cupboard carcases  have been machined and assembled and is now being sanded down prior to hand painting.   … Continue reading Diary of a Handmade Kitchen – Part 2

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Happy Birthday Alec!

Thursday, July 12th, 2012 by Vale Designs

Happy 77th Birthday to Alec who is Andy's father as well as our painter at Vale Designs. He was interviewed on Radio Suffolk today about people who work well into their retirement and said he still loves working. He takes pride and the utmost care in … Continue reading Happy Birthday Alec!

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Our New Brochure

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 by Vale Designs

We would love to have a showroom but unfortunately only have space for a small display so we have produced a brochure that showcases some of our handmade kitchens. It features 5 very different designs, demonstrating that we are are truly bespoke and … Continue reading Our New Brochure

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