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CAD Design vs CNC Supply: Which One Do You Need, and When Do You Need Both?
Do you need a CAD designer, CNC supplier or both? Developers and contractors - this article is for you. Discover a new way of working that'll allows you a simpler, more trustworthy approach to your bespoke joinery.

Maria Clifford
6 days ago7 min read


Introducing Our CGI Render Service
Since 2020, Clifford Design House has been working alongside joiners, carpenters, and builders across the UK - producing precise, build-ready CAD drawings, cut lists, and technical packages that help trade professionals deliver better work, win better clients, and run smoother workshops. Hundreds of projects later, we know this industry well. We know how clients think, where decisions stall, and what it takes to get a job over the line. Which is why we’re pleased to introduce

Maria Clifford
Sep 136 min read


Why Every Joiner Needs a CAD Partner
There's a version of a joinery business that runs smoothly — better clients, cleaner workshops, and evenings that are your own again. For most joiners, the bottleneck is the drawings. Here's why a dedicated CAD partner is the change that makes everything else possible.

Maria Clifford
Aug 317 min read


How Outsourced Drawings Changed the Way We Work
Rob has been running Ashcrest Joinery for years. He’s good at what he does - his clients know it, his reputation reflects it, and his workshop is a direct result of the standard he holds himself to. But a few years ago, he recognised something that a lot of skilled joiners eventually recognise: creating beautiful cabinetry and being great at running a business are two different things, and time spent on one often comes at the expense of the other. Drawings were where some of

Maria Clifford
Aug 196 min read


Case Study: A Whole-House Bespoke Joinery Scheme with Duncan Glenn Joinery
Client: Duncan Glenn Joinery Project Type: Multi-project bespoke joinery - design, CAD drawings & construction packs across nine rooms Partnership: CAD Design support for Duncan Glenn Joinery Location: Private residential property From first sketch to nine finished rooms: a full-house trade collaboration. At Clifford Design House, most of our trade projects are a single room, a single brief and a single set of drawings. This project with Duncan Glenn Joinery was something e

Maria Clifford
Aug 76 min read


How to Brief Your CAD Designer Like a Pro (Without Touching SketchUp or a pencil )
You've got a new project on and you sit down and try to knock together a rough SketchUp model to brief to your CAD design team - because that's what "briefing a designer" is supposed to look like, right? It doesn't have to be this way...

Maria Clifford
Jul 223 min read


ChatGPT vs. Designer: Does AI have a place in the joinery industry?
Does AI have a place in the bespoke joinery industry? Clifford Design House, bespoke joinery and design studio, discuss. Read now.

Maria Clifford
Jun 296 min read


Why Your Business Coach Keeps Suggesting Outsourcing Drawings
Here's the real reason outsourcing your drawings isn't just a time-saver — and what it actually does to the jobs you win, the clients you attract, and the errors you stop making on site.

Maria Clifford
Jun 156 min read


Case Study: Bespoke Under Stairs Storage Unit with Carpentry Creations
A look at our latest project with Carpentry Creations, from start to finish.

Maria Clifford
Jun 104 min read


How better drawings help you win better jobs
Better drawings do more than look good; they help joiners convert more quotes, attract higher value work, and build the kind of client confidence that turns a first job into a long-term relationship.

Maria Clifford
May 208 min read


One month in! Here’s what we’ve been up to
Clifford Design House marks its first full month in operation - and the studio is already redefining what it means to work with an expert bespoke joinery design studio.

Maria Clifford
Apr 275 min read


Moving In: Our Studio Story
In July 2025, we finally got the keys. Not to a finished, polished studio , but to a space full of potential, dust, and a lot of work ahead. From the moment we stepped inside, though, we knew. Those arched windows stopped us in our tracks. They flood the space with light, frame the building beautifully, and give the studio a character we couldn’t ignore. It wasn’t perfect, far from it , but it felt right. And sometimes that’s all you need to know. A Space Worth the Work The

Maria Clifford
Feb 92 min read


Why We Visit Our Clients’ Workshops
At Clifford Design House, we believe the best joinery designs start with real understanding. That’s why we visit our clients’ workshops — to see their workflow, tools, and processes up close. These visits help us create more accurate drawings, streamline communication, and build stronger, long-term partnerships with the makers we support.

Maria Clifford
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Trade Collaboration: Bespoke Kitchen Project with Ashcrest Joinery
A technical look at our kitchen project with Ashcrest Joinery, from sketches and surveys to coordinated CAD drawings, cut lists, and workshop documentation ready for manufacture.

Maria Clifford
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Brand Spotlight: Xylo Surfaces
Discover why Xylo Surfaces is one of our go-to material suppliers at Clifford Design House. From realistic woodgrains to sleek modern finishes, see how we use Xylo’s decorative surfaces to add style, durability, and clarity to our bespoke designs.

Maria Clifford
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Why Should Brands Work With Clifford Design House?
At Clifford Design House, we work closely with trade professionals designing bespoke kitchens, furniture, and interiors, and we’re always looking for trusted suppliers to feature in our work.

Maria Clifford
Aug 14, 20252 min read


Top 5 Kitchen Design Tips Driven by Joinery Design
Discover why Corston is one of our favourite hardware brands at Clifford Design House. From solid brass handles to matching switches and sockets, see how we use Corston to bring cohesion and quality to our designs.

Maria Clifford
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Brand Spotlight: Corston Architectural Detail
Discover why Corston is one of our favourite hardware brands at Clifford Design House. From solid brass handles to matching switches and sockets, see how we use Corston to bring cohesion and quality to our designs.

Maria Clifford
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Case Study: Bespoke Display Unit for Ashcrest Joinery
Discover how Clifford Design House helped Ashcrest Joinery turn a hand-drawn sketch into a precision-made display unit—complete with cut lists, visuals, and workshop drawings to streamline production.

Maria Clifford
Jun 13, 20251 min read


Case Study: Bespoke Media Unit for Duncan Glenn Joinery
When Duncan Glenn Joinery needed to turn a hand-drawn sketch into a polished, manufacture-ready design, they turned to Clifford Design House. With client approval, accurate cut lists, and workshop-ready drawings, we helped bring their bespoke media unit to life, saving time and ensuring precision every step of the way.

Maria Clifford
May 29, 20251 min read
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