Corner tables

Short of space?
Corner tables are a great space saving addition to any room in your home. Ideal for smaller rooms, porches, hallways and landings or any room where space is at a premium.
We can make these oak triangular tables to a size to suit you (medium sized table shown below).

For more details or to order a corner table please get in touch ajbinteriors@hotmail.com

about walnut

Caring for walnut furniture


Scratches and spills

Walnut wood is fairly hard wearing but it is always advisable not to place anything hot or wet directly onto the surface of the furniture. Use tablecloths, place mats and coasters to protect the flat surfaces where possible. 

Any spills should be cleaned up immediately with a dry or barely damp cloth. Wiping spills off immediately helps to prevent stains from forming. Shallow spots can sometime be removed by rubbing with the pad of your (clean) forefinger. 

Take care not to scratch your furniture. Dust with a microfiber cloth or similar when dry dusting. Lift vases, lamps, picture frames and ornaments instead of pushing them aside while dusting.

Finishing

Every six months (or when you feel the furniture needs it) you should oil walnut using a soft cloth and the appropriate finish. Using the soft, clean cloth, apply the oil sparingly to the entire surface of the wood, working in the direction of the grain in smooth circular motion until the oily feel disappears. 

Once applied, gently buff the surface with another clean dry cloth, again in the direction of the grain.

Always read the instructions carefully and consult a professional if you are unsure.

Positioning

It is best to position your furniture away from direct sunlight. Sunlight may have a bleaching effect causing the colour of the wood to fade. Sunlight can also damage the finish of the piece over time. 
Try not to place your furniture too close a radiator or other source of heat as sudden changes in temperature can sometimes cause the wood to dry out.

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naturally oak

For centuries oak timber has been used to make furniture that is high quality, long lasting and attractive. As with any natural product, each piece of timber is unique. Differing grains and colourings add to the distinctive character of the wood.

Medullary ray

Medullary rays, sometimes called tiger marks or figuring, refer to the markings and characteristics found in wood. They are found on all pieces of oak furniture.

The medullary rays in oak are an important part of the wood's natural colour variation and characteristic. They occur during the growth phase of the tree and transport nutrition between the main trunk and the outer parts of the tree.

Sometimes mistaken for filler marks, scratches or splashes these medullary rays actually indicate that the item of furniture has been produced from one of the best cuts of oak from the tree. 

Knots

Knots are part of the character of any wood. They occur as a consequence of branches growing on the tree. Knots are not faults but an inherent characteristic of any natural timber. 

As our furniture is handmade every piece is individual with varying degrees of markings, grains, knots, colour and texture. These differing appearances of solid handmade furniture create a character often lacking in mass produced items.

Grain

The structure of wood, which includes annual rings, helps to produce the recognisable grain patterns visable in oak. These growth rings are naturally formed each year as a new layer of wood grows around the tree trunk and branches.

Some oak timber may have more or less grain than others which can create varied patterns on oak such as table tops.

Touch

Finishing oak with oil is one of the most traditional methods and, unless requested, we finish all of our oak with oil. An oil finish brings out the natural beauty of the wood while offering a warm coloured, matt surface. 

Oiled furniture is easy to care for and a light application of oil once a year will keep furniture looking as good as new. Oiled oak leaves the wood’s grain slightly open which gives a lovely tactile, textured surface that is flat to the eye and sometimes slightly rough to the touch.

We don't believe in flat-pack!

Our solid oak dining tables display the individual characteristics and charm of any handmade furniture.
The knots, grain and colour variations make each one unique.

All our furniture is ready assembled which not only adds to the durability of the piece but means that as soon as your table arrives you can serve dinner!

oak furniture care

The benefits of oak furniture

One of the main benefits of choosing oak furniture is its ability to last. Oak is a hardwood with a tight grain which means it is durable and can take almost anything your daily family life can throw at it!

Oak furniture is often considered to be expensive but its enduring quality and sturdiness will stand the test of time. You shouldn't have to replace well made oak furniture through daily use and owning solid oak furniture is an investment that can last a lifetime.

As well as being strong and durable oak is a lovely warm wood. The attractive appearance of oak is down to the grain, which has a subtle variegation, and to its distinctive light golden colour.

As a natural product the texture of the wood surface can vary and is made up of characteristic knots, grain, pattern and colour variations that give the oak its natural beauty and charm.

The individual nature of the wood ensures no two items of furniture are ever exactly the same. Every single item is unique.

Caring for your oak furniture

Keeping your oak furniture looking good is very simple and you will find oak is one of the easiest types of furniture to care for.

With just a small amount of care, your oak furniture will reward you with a lifetime of use. 

As you would imagine, we love wood and we hand select all the timber we use to make our furniture.

Unless requested, we finish our oak with oil. We feel this adds protection to the furniture without taking away from the natural beauty of the wood.

To clean your oiled furniture just dust or wipe it down without using spray or cleaning products and give it a light coat of Danish or Teak Oil when you feel the wood needs it. This might be when the colour begins to look a little tired from natural light or when you feel the wood has dried a little due to the heat in your home. This may need to be done every 6 to 12 months.

These oils are readily available in most DIY shops.

An oiled finish provides your furniture with a light water resistant surface but spills should be soaked up as soon as possible and then dried off with a clean cloth. As all of our table tops are made from solid oak, should you damage the surface of your furniture with a burn, scratch or stain you should be able to remove the damage with light sanding and a reapplication of oil.

Mats and table covers are always a good idea for cups or plates.

ajb interiors shop online

We have now launched our shiny new online shop where you can see examples of our furniture and you can buy online!

If you fancy a browse you will find it here

www.ajb-interiors.com/shop

Shops Away!

All our furniture is made-to-order so, if you would like an item of furniture that you can't find elsewhere, get in touch and we will happily talk it through with you and give you a quote without obligation.

full steam ahead

After a very busy month of moving, sweeping, painting and general tinkering we now have our new premises up and running and we are raring to go!

We have refreshed our ebay furniture and home accessories listings with a new look and also have a lovely new booklet showing some examples of our recent furniture and home accessories.


take a closer look

Our ebay listings can be viewed HERE and paper copies of our booklet can be sent to you by post or emailed on request.

Handmade bench / stool

This small, solid oak bench was designed and made to fit with a customer's existing dining table. It is the perfect little 'pull-out' for extra seating. This bench could be made to any size or finish , making it ideal as extra seating around a dining table. It could easily push under the table and out of the way when not in use.


Perfect for those Christmas get togethers!

All change

There are some very exciting changes happening here at AJB Interiors. 

As we seem to have outgrown our little workshop below the Skipton shop we are moving on to pastures new (well, down the road to Bingley actually!) to our new, larger workshop. 

For some time now we have had to concentrate more and more on the production and design of our furniture and have found that we are increasingly less able to give the shop the love and attention it deserves.

So, we are passing the reigns of the shop over to Mark who will be launching his new look furniture and interiors shop in the coming weeks. We will still be supplying the shop with our handmade furniture and orders can still be taken for our bespoke items through Mark.

We will also continue to take direct orders for our made-to-order furniture and home accessories as we always have and hope that our new workshop will mean we can deliver an even better level of service to customers old and new. 

Once we are settled in to our lovely new premises we hope to push AJB Interiors forward, explore exciting new areas and to design and create some great new products. We hope you will support Mark and the new look shop as you have supported us and we wish him every success.

ebay update

This week we have been working on updating our ebay listings. They now provide our customers with more information in an easier to read format (hopefully!) and we have listed 10 of our best sellers to see how the new layout is received. 

We also have a new 'about me' page on ebay that you can see by clicking here.