When it comes to home reno, we all can get pretty vocal with putting forth our creative visions – after all, it’s the dream home we’re talking about. While we all get amazed at how ordinary spaces can be transformed into that Parisian-chic condo or that Italian countryside BTO, including carpentry works into your renovation plans can really do the trick in adding that soft touch to your home.
So, to let the woodworking begin, here are the nine top carpentry firms in Singapore. Whether you’re looking for someone skilled in kitchen carpentry or one that does customs projects, this list of firms will help you get the right team for the job.
1. Tan Carpenters – Specialises in built-in wardrobes and feature walls
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Say the term “walk-in wardrobes” and the image that pops in your head is likely that of Kim Kardashian and her suite of designer fashion pieces for show. With walk-in wardrobes becoming increasingly common these days, you can join the club with Tan Carpenters, whose expertise on built-in wardrobes includes both walk-in and fitted floor to ceiling wardrobes.
Modern style with a dash of quirk
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Those who are avid collectors can also turn to Tan Carpenters, who can do up a good feature wall for you to display your paraphernalia in style.
Tan Carpenters also has BTO Renovation packages which include design, masonry, plumbing, kitchen and master bedroom services. Packages for 3-room HDBs start at $18,388.
Address: 280 Woodlands Industrial Park E5, #02-08 Harvest@Woodlands, Singapore 757333
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 9AM-6PM (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: 8300 1666 | contact.tancarpenters@gmail.com
2. Singapore Carpentry – Classy without a hefty price tag
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In the world of home renovations, the big “expectation vs reality” moment comes when we compare a top-notch showroom to the normal homely abodes we see IRL. That said, Singapore Carpentry does classy well with their affordable renovations, where cabinets start from $150/unit and wardrobes from $200/unit.
All drawers and doors utilised in their projects are from premium German brands or produced in-house by the firm, so you can ensure Singapore Carpentry will deliver if quality is top on your list. Plus, they also offer solid ID services, and can do up a good Scandi-themed decor to appease our minimalist fancies as an endearing staple of our times.
Address: 4A Bury Road, Singapore 119824
Opening hours: 10AM-6PM, Daily
Telephone: 8100 4193
3. Cheong Cheng – Versatile industry veteran with bold colour options
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Bold colours and barnyard sliding doors are defining features of the “hip” look, which are becoming more common in homes these days. If you’re looking for farmyard elements in your home, there’s Cheong Cheng, a mainstay in the industry with a 40-year track record that has kept up with the times with their versatile carpentry, woodworking and interior design.
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More importantly, Cheong Cheng brings into mind ergonomics when doing up your carpentry. By taking into account the nitty-gritty dimensions of your desks, chairs and overall study area, they are able to produce working areas that are rightly feasible, ensuring long term comfort for your eight-hour WFH days.
What’s better, Cheong Cheng has booked projects to do up the carpentry of celebrity homes, like former local actor Thomas Ong’s abode that uses heavy wooden tones and flooring.
Address: 280 Woodlands Industrial Park E5, #08-12/13 Harvest@Woodlands, Singapore 757333
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 9AM-6PM (Closed on Sundays)
Telephone: 6367 6763
4. Homeshake – Custom furniture done with traditional carpentry
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Old is gold, and there couldn’t be any more truth to that than in designing our interiors. There’s Homeshake, the last traditional workshop in SG that specialises in solid wood furniture. They also do custom wooden furniture, taking charge of all parts of the process from fabric sourcing to upholstery.
Address: 81 Kaki Bukit Avenue 1, Singapore 417953
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 9AM-6PM (Closed on Sundays)
Telephone: 8838 7476
5. Uncle Carpenter – Specialises in platform beds & TV consoles
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Talks about storage never end – after all, this is SG, where the mindset of maximising spaces is one we’re ever so familiar with. When it comes to doing so in your home, you can turn to Uncle Carpenter, whose platform beds bite the bullet in tending to our storage woes.
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Besides platform beds, another way Uncle Carpenter maximises space is through their TV console designs. Their designs are customised to fit according to the dimensions of your living space and TV, giving you a feature wall console that hides away all your barang-barang – all at a reasonable price point.
Address: 32 Defu Lane 10, #01-32 Defu Industrial Estate, Singapore 539213
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 9AM-7PM (Closed on Sundays)|
Telephone: 9632 3845
6. Classic Furniture – Custom furniture and bookshelves
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Beyond being a levelled-up version of the double-decker bed from our childhood, loft beds are versatile fixtures that are not only cool and chic, but are also great to build if you’re blessed with a high ceiling in your home.
If you’re one with the NYC loft dream, hit Classic Furniture up, who specialises in custom furniture such as lofts and bed frames, as well as wardrobes, desks and cabinets.
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Though IKEA’s Billy Bookcase is widely loved by all of us, it still doesn’t quite beat having a custom-made bookshelf that is tailored to both your space and your vibe. That’s where Classic Furniture’s custom bookshelves come in, where you can have shelves built into your kids’ study tables or diagonally aligned ones in your living room’s feature wall to display your family’s bookworm tendencies.
Address: 845 Geylang Road, #03-56 Tanjong Katong Complex, Singapore 400845
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 11AM-8PM | Sun 11.30AM-7.30PM
Telephone: 6747 4119
7. White Artz Carpentry – Kitchen fixtures with a vintage touch
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Even to die-hard minimalists out there, vintage decor has grown to become the aesthetic that’s universally admired. But if you’re one with a deeper penchant for that Joo Chiat Shophouse vibe, you can go to White Artz Carpentry, who’ll bring a dash of old charm to your kitchen with their Peranakan-inspired floor tiles and shaker style cabinets.
Address: 61 Woodlands Industrial Park E9, #02-28, Singapore 757881
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 8AM-6PM (Closed on Sundays)
Telephone: 8540 3430
8. We Are Carpenters – Bespoke shelves & study rooms
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You may almost be done with renos, and all you’re looking for are the final touches that’ll spark the homey feelz to your space. Enter We Are Carpenters – a studio that creates bespoke shelves with a Bauhaus character that beautifully displays anything from your cherished family photographs to plants and flower vases.
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Other than shelves, We Are Carpenters also does bespoke study rooms curated according to your styles and preferences. While taking advantage of natural sunlight as well, We Are Carpenters creates a study area that looks like it’s straight out of a Kinfolk magazine.
Address: 124 Lorong 23 Geylang, #03-02 Arcsphere, Singapore 388405
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 9AM-7PM | Sat 12PM-3PM (Closed on Sundays)
Telephone: 9761 5373
9. Sticks n Stones Design – Japanese-themed sliding doors
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Of the many things we’ve been missing these past two years, the one that stands out is no doubt a trip to Japan. But to improvise, adapt and overcome, you can call Sticks n Stones Design, who does Japanese-themed sliding doors that’ll make you feel like you’ve stepped into an onsen spa after a hard day’s work.
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Oriental-themed doors aside, Sticks n Stones also does custom peg walls, where you can stick as many pegs into the holes in order to hang your jackets or display your other belongings – talk about smart storage skills.
Address: 51 Jalan Pemimpin, #02-01 Mayfair Industrial Building, Singapore 577206
Opening hours: By appointment only
Telephone: 9697 0820
Sticks n Stones Design website
Carpentry firms in Singapore
No matter the style we’re going for, carpentry is the one thing that needs to be nailed down and done well. From essentials such as living areas and bedrooms to the statement pieces that’ll spice up our space, it’s important that we pass our spaces to trusted hands. That said, these top carpentry firms are well-established in the scene and can get the job done.
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