Statement

Having taken time to reflect on the concerns relating to COVID-19 I find myself and my business in a challenging position. 

My top priority is the wellbeing of my staff and those connected with the business. We have restructured our schedule which sees everyone working in solitary isolation on rotation, sharing our workload but also minimising face to face contact so as to not compromise anyone. I have settled all invoices connected with my subcontractors, freelance staff, suppliers and partners as I understand that everyone needs to be paid right now more than ever.

My business is made up of three main constituents - commercial interiors (50%), arts organisations (40%) and domestic works (10%). Today saw the first two of those cancel all pending works indefinitely, which is 90% of my business.

I have seen friends and colleagues in their hospitality businesses in compromised positions, many forced to close. All of my arts partners are shut with immediate effect with all shows and events cancelled indefinitely. I understand that these difficult decisions have been made to protect everyone more vulnerable out there, and to make sure we are all in the best position to ride out this period of uncertainty.

Trying to be reactive to this, and realising that beyond this week I have very little work and a lot of time to be doing things remotely, I am reaching out. I can make lots of things, so now is the time to contact me about it. 

I am able to:

  • make a variety of furniture (chairs, tables, bookcases, shelving, beds and toys)

  • work across lots of domestic spaces (to fit alcove shelving, to redo kitchens with new cabinet doors,)

  • make small trinkets, such as house names/numbers, lightboxes, drawer pulls and handles, jewellery boxes

  • general DIY tasks, try me!

There are lots of examples of things I have made before for clients, and I specialise in items that are bespoke. I am uploading examples of items to my social media, so you are able to see things that I have made before and I will be putting some items on there that you will be able to contact me to buy. 

Thanks for reading,

Please get in touch via email: matthew@mjmbespoke.com

Matt.