Expert Carpenters in East London for Bespoke Fitted Furniture

Our core service area covers postcodes within roughly a 30-minute drive of our Leytonstone E11 workshop — E11 (Leytonstone, Wanstead), E10 (Leyton), E17 (Walthamstow), E7 (Forest Gate), E12 (Manor Park), E18 (South Woodford), E4 (Highams Park, Chingford), and IG8 (Woodford Green). We also regularly work west across E5 (Clapton), E8 (Dalston), N16 (Stoke Newington), and parts of E9 (Hackney). For postcodes outside this core, get in touch and we'll let you know if we can help.

Our workshop is at the rear of 27 Langthorne Road, Leytonstone E11 4HL — a purpose-built joinery space with a dedicated spray booth where every piece is built and finished. You're welcome to visit by appointment to see work in progress, discuss design details, or look at finishes and material samples in person. Arrange a time via our contact page.

To book a consultation, simply fill out our contact form on our website or give us a call. We'll get back to you as soon as possible to schedule a convenient time.

We specialize in bespoke carpentry for domestic projects, including wardrobes, TV units, alcove units, and shelving but have the experience and capacity for larger projects too. Our core services are:
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- Alcove Cabinets
- Fitted Wardrobes
- Walk-in Wardrobes
- Angled Loft Cupboards
- Banquette Seating
- Window Seating
- TV / Multimedia Units
- Shelving

Check out our services

Yes, we don't charge for the an initial conversation and consultation to figure out the budget for your project. All we ask is that you are realistic and fair with our time when you reach out for a quote. Simply get in touch with us and provide details about your project, and we'll provide you with a comprehensive quote.

To get a sense of how much bespoke carpentry services cost, you can see some sample project quotes on our Services page

With over 20 years of experience, we are one of London's leading independent carpentry and joinery firms.
We have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in delivering high-quality fitted furniture in a range of styles and finishes - creating something that blends perfectly with your home's character.

If you have no idea where to start - you're not alone, and we're more than happy to share our experience and help you plan your fitted furniture from scratch.

McMullen Interiors was founded in Leytonstone by John McMullen in 2011, but John has been a working carpenter for over 20 years — he began his City & Guilds apprenticeship in 1999 and grew up in East London. The business has stayed local throughout, with the workshop in E11 since the start. See our about page for John's full background.

Yes — the bulk of our work is exactly this. East London is rich with Victorian and Edwardian terraces across Leytonstone, Walthamstow, Wanstead, Forest Gate, Hackney, Stoke Newington, Clapton and surrounding neighbourhoods. We specialise in alcove cabinets, cupboards and shelves that sit either side of original chimney breasts, with mouldings matched to your existing skirting and architraves. See our Victorian alcove cupboards page for design detail and examples.

Our work is primarily in period houses where bespoke joinery makes the most difference and access is straightforward. We can fit alcove units, wardrobes and TV units in flats and converted apartments where access works — typically ground-floor flats, garden flats, or upper-floor flats with lifts and decent stair widths. We don't normally work in higher floors of blocks where furniture can't be brought in or assembled in place. Send us photos of the access and we'll give you an honest answer up front.

Yes — and East London has many. Internal fitted furniture (alcove cabinets, cupboards, wardrobes, shelving) doesn't require planning permission, even in conservation areas, and even for Grade II listed properties whose interiors aren't separately listed. If your property has an internally listed interior, we can work with your heritage consultant to ensure the design respects listed elements. We're experienced with the period detailing — coving, picture rails, original fireplaces — that you'll want to preserve.

A pair of alcove cabinets either side of a chimney breast with floating shelves above is by far our most-requested project — it suits the Victorian and Edwardian terraces that dominate East London, hides everyday clutter and TV equipment, and adds display space without crowding the room. Typical cost is £3,500–£4,500 fully spray-painted; see our alcove unit pricing page and the Forest Gate E7 case study for a worked example.