Here at MJ Cabinetmakers we believe the beauty of a piece of furniture first begins in the inspiration and design and is then followed through in the quality of the making. Matt Jardine and his team of Cabinet Makers aim to create furniture that is functional as well as beautiful. Contemporary design is married with traditional methods of making, to produce furniture that will stand the test of time. Our site is full of examples of our work. Browse through and click on the images to find out more.
My love for wood began early in my childhood when I used to whittle sticks. I always dreamed of one day designing and making furniture. I left school at the age of sixteen, completed a joinery apprenticeship and then worked for a local Cabinetmaker. In April 2000, I took the first step to fulfilling my dream, and began working on my own when I established MJ Cabinetmakers. I now employ a team including full time makers, apprentices and finishers. We now work from a purpose built workshop and adjacent showroom at Braithwaite, near Keswick, which has a magnificent view of Skiddaw.
The reconstruction job that has been done on the rocking chair "kit" that my daughter took in is absolutely amazing. The workmanship is superb and the end result is beautiful.
Beautiful furniture and fab people They were complete heros when we got flooded took furniture away and beautifully restored it. Would well recommend x
Sneak peek before the open weekend, if you are free next weekend go along, gorgeous handcrafted wooden items all at the side of bassenthwaite lake.
Such texture on these silver birch panels! Amazing colour and detail. Anything is possible with the right design.
This unique side table is developing. Inspired by nature.
I first saw a picture of Sam Maloof's rocking chair when I was 17years old. I thought to myself one day I'm going to make one of those. I had no idea how but it placed in me a passion to find out. Always follow your dreams. Find out what you are passionate about. It could be the start of a new adventure. Who inspires you?