Live Edge Handmade Oak Bed

"The bed in situ………looks fab, so pleased with it. Thank you ☺️"

Nicola, August 2024

Sunshine / Moon Phase Bed

"Thanks SO much for the truly wondrous bed & tables - sending pics of temporary home - also waiting for new mattress to ‘rise’ - and just wanted to share Our deepest gratitude 🙏 We will be back & soon for more items 🌸💝🙏
Kindest regards"

Susan & Nigel, August 2024

Carved Wooden Arch Gateway for School

"You've transformed the School Entrance, thanks for all your hard work."

Helen, Cornwall, 2018

Intricately Carved Oak Sunrise Bed

"Hello Suzanne,

Please find attached a photo of our gorgeous bed. We are absolutely delighted with it and everyone who has seen it say it's the most beautiful bed they have ever seen. 
We actually managed to get it installed on Easter Monday but have been waiting for better light to take pics because we had blue film covering windows while we were having our cottage re-rendered. It fits perfectly and we even had a little bit of wriggle room to spare if need be.
Thanks to everyone involved in the making of it and we will treasure it always."

Lynne & Chris, April 2024

Unique Natural Hardwood Bed

"OMG! I love my bed so much. I feel like a princess every night when I go to bed.
The craftsmanship is incredible, it's more than I ever hoped for. Absolutely love it!
Please thank Ben and the team for making my dreams come true."

Sharon, October 2023

Four Poster Forest Bed

"Hi Suzanne and Paul,

Here's a photo of the bed in situ as promised. It fits perfectly and I'm really happy with it. Many thanks"

Ellie, November 2023

Unique Garden Throne

"Hi Suzanne,

As you can see, the chair fits perfectly into its spot in my garden.
I couldn't be happier with the result, thank you very much for all your help."

Richard, July 2024

Natural Oak Banister

"Hi Suzanne,

I Just wanted to say thank you very much for the banister, which is beautifully finished and matches our floors well. Nice quality brackets too, fitted to the wall yesterday, looks great.

 Many thanks"

Brett, June 2024

Viking Throne

"Hallo Suzanne,

 der Stuhl ist am Freitag bei uns angekommen. Er ist wirklich sehr schön geworden. Ich sende einmal ein paar Bilder mit, damit Sie sehen, wo da gute Stück bei uns steht 😊

 Vielen Dank für die gute Zusammenarbeit.

Viele Grüße"

Nicole, April 2024

Owl Memorial Bench

"Hi Suzanne,
See attached pic. There is much landscaping going on still, and the bench is sited almost at the head of my beloved partner’s grave. For obvious reasons I have not included that, but you can see the general idea.  I am creating a memorial garden around the grave, and the bench is a main feature of it. I love its organic shape, and everything about this bench reflects our lives together. You cannot know how much it means to me to be able to sit with him and be near each other. Many thanks"

Annette, April 2024

Folly Throne

"Hi Suzanne,

All well I hope? Just to let you know - the Folly storytelling chair is proving an enormous success!
See attached for one wow-factor photo. Loads more photos if you browse through the https://www.facebook.com/FaringdonFolly FB page.
There's "official" storytelling sessions every two weeks-  but also lots in between - schools & groups such as cubs/scouts/guides etc.  And of course all the ad hoc selfies that appear as a steady stream on all the relevant FB pages.

We're very pleased - so thanks again!
P.S.  And not surprisingly - we keep getting asked "who made the chair.... " .   

Sjoerd, March 2024

Oak Bunk Beds with Drawers

"The beds are great, they fit perfectly, thank you.
Will measure up for wardrobe."

Jonathan, January 2024

Animal Storytelling Chair

"Hi Suzanne,

My woodland throne arrived safely and is now in place in my bedroom.

I’m over the moon with my throne and I think it looks gorgeous in my bedroom. As you can tell by the photos, I love wood! 😀

I want to thank you and all the team for making my dreams come true. I now have the most beautiful and peaceful space in my house, where I can relax and unwind at the end of the day. Have a very merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Best wishes"

Tina, December 2023

Whiteley Shopping Centre Santa Seat

"Hi Suzanne,

We LOVE the chair! It arrived in perfect time for Santa to use the next day.

Find attached a few pics of it on our stage area.

Many thanks"

Sarah, November 2023

Handcrafted Four-Poster Bed with Matching Drawer Set

"Thank you for the stunning drawer units – they match the four-poster bed perfectly and add so much character to the room. The craftsmanship is exceptional, and the natural wood finish complements the rustic aesthetic beautifully. I wanted to share a photograph to showcase how well it all fits together. The room is almost complete, and these pieces have truly made it unique. Outstanding workmanship!"

Four Poster Bed

"Hi Suzanne, thank you for our stunning four-poster bed. It has transformed our bedroom with its natural charm and impeccable craftsmanship. We’re thrilled with the quality and design and look forward to sharing more photos once the room is fully set up. Excellent work!
Kind regards"

Nami

Deer Storytelling Chair

This majestic stag chair was commissioned by a gentleman who wanted to bring a touch of the wild to his dining room. Sitting proudly at the head of his table, this bespoke piece reflects his love for nature and his desire to create a unique and unforgettable centerpiece for family gatherings. Carved with intricate detail and crafted from sustainably sourced wood, this chair isn’t just a seat—it’s a throne that makes a bold statement. Whether entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet meal, he now truly rules the table!

Storytelling Chair

Hi Suzanne,

 I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that the chair and stools are absolutely beautiful! I’ve just got back from AL and our new storytelling circle is already putting a lot of smiles on a lot of faces. I’ve attached a picture of it in situ, huge thanks again for being so wonderful and accommodating throughout this process.

All the best,

Sarah

Brenda’s Rustic Four-Poster Canopy Bed – Elegant Natural Wood Finish

"Hello Suzanne,

The whole move took us so much more time than we expected. And putting the bed into place took more time and help, but finally... it is done! And we sleep heavenly 😊.

We are so very happy with the end result! The bed is even more beautiful than we thought it would be. I’m sending you the promised picture. Thank you so much for all your help, clarity, and guidance.
Best wishes"

Brenda

Janine’s Rustic Four-Poster Bed – Natural Elegance and Bold Style

Hi.
Thought we would send you a pic!
We absolutely love it ♥️

Thanks
Janine 

Shower and Toilet Unit

Hello Suzanne and Paul,

It took a while but we’re finally open. There are photos of the loo on the Airbnb site

Very happy for you to use these if you wish (probably not the first as it’s a bit untidy!)

Very happy with the unit. Thank you so much for all your help, clarity, guidance, etc.

 Best wishes, Brenda and Tim

Woodland Bog Standard Toilet

Hi Suzanne,

The Bog Standard Toilet was delivered to the wood on Thursday last week and we were able to assemble and set it all up yesterday as you can see from the attached photos. It is beautifully built and was easy to assemble once we realised that this one wasn’t identical to the one in the assembly instructions! We are looking forward to arranging a grand opening shortly and plan to twin the toilet too.

Please pass on my thanks to all involved.Best wishesMary Spencer

Elzy’s Nightmare Before Christmas Bed Frame – Whimsical Custom Design

Hi Suzanne,Just wanted to say thank you to everyone involved in making the bed and getting it to me. Here are some photos - feel free to use them for any reviews or advertising.Many thanks, Elzy

Indie’s Handmade Constellation Bed – Artistic and Natural Design

Hi Suzanne,We are really pleased with the bed. Looks stunning. Please also pass on my thanks to Ben

Regards

Indie

The Dream Four-Poster Bed – Natural Elegance and Charm

"Hi Suzanne,
Thank you so much for helping us bring this dream bed to life! My wife and I are absolutely thrilled with it – it’s exactly what we envisioned. The craftsmanship and natural style make it the perfect centerpiece for our bedroom. We couldn’t be happier!
Best regards"
Daniel

Compost Toilet for School

"A Perfect Addition to Our School Garden!"

Hi Suzanne, The toilet Arrived and we've installed in our school garden. We struggled at first until we found we were not meant to put the walls on before the base was down! Got there in the end

The toilet is an absolute game-changer now that we can use the gardens with only one teacher.

Thanks for all your help

Nadine

Handmade Constellation Bed

Hi Suzanne,We are really pleased with the bed. Looks stunning. Please also pass on my thanks to Ben

Regards

Indie

Disabled Access Compost Toilet

St Paul's Woodland Garden, London.We needed a compostable loo that was fully accessible. Our garden project is in a churchyard amongst old protected trees so the company we went with needed to be sensitive to this. We also wanted to work with a company who produced their own work from their own designs here in the UK and had strong green credentials. Paul and Suzanne from FRD were excellent from the start. They listened to our requirements, gave us a swift and detailed quote that played out exactly in the final cost. They are flexible, creative thinkers and are always up for working round any problems that might arise. Our loo is a major talking point and fits really well with our values around sustainability and light touch intervention in the garden. Particularly helpful right now during the pandemic as our volunteers and service users return to the project as they can use the bathroom without having to go into the main church building.

Circular Bench for School

Bench arrived (at the wrong school – my fault not yours!) smells wonderful and looks good (although in pieces). I will send photos once in position.   Thank you

 Kind regards

 Ian Kendal

Perfect Glamping Toilets – Exactly What We Needed!

We’re thrilled with our new compost toilets for the glampsite! They’re beautifully crafted, fit seamlessly into the natural surroundings, and have been a hit with our guests. The quality is excellent, and they arrived on time, making setup easy. Thank you for all your assistance in getting them here right when we needed them. Highly recommended!

The Team at Hadrians Wall Campsite

We absolutely adore our Rabbit Storytelling Chair!

The craftsmanship is incredible, with such detailed carving that brings the rabbit to life. It's become a cherished feature in our garden. My wife adores it!

Thanks

Raymond

Hand Crafted Bespoke Bed

Dear SuzanneLOOOOOOOOOK    How GORGEOUS is this bed......LOVE IT LOVE IT....Thank you sooooo much for making it all happen.  I am absolutely DELIGHTED with the bed and it fits into the space perfectly.  

I will transfer the balance  of the payment due to you this evening.  

Suzanne I am so very pleased with this wonderful ‘bed of my dreams’ and thank you to Paul and Dan for their expertise and creative talent.  

I am one VERY HAPPY customer.  

Wishing everyone a sparkly Tuesday.

Dragon Chair

I hope you received the picture of my throne that arrived today! Thank you so much to you and Paul - I'm totally enamoured with it! Much appreciated and many thanksGeorgina x

Storytelling Chair

Hi Suzanne

Apologies for the delay, but attached are some photos of the story chair and ring in situ.Everyone is delighted with the result, so thank you very much with your kind assistance with this.Kind regards--

Andy

Andy Brown

Bursar

Memorial Bench

Thank you so much for everything.The bench is incredible! I have just this evening dropped off the bench at school. They are having a ceremony to reveal the bench tomorrow morning with Belle’s parents and all of the children at school. A local company donated the flooring underneath the bench aswell as the Wishing Well and pots. The children and Belle’s family haven’t seen the bench at all, so we are very excited about the big reveal!It looks so amazing, we couldn’t have wished for more. From the moment I contacted you and you sent over the design to me of the bench, it was as if it was meant to be. Your bench artist/maker did exactly what I had in mind but he somehow made it even better. It will be very emotional tomorrow. Now instead of having a regular memory bench, we have something that will mean the world to the children and Belle’s family. This bench has exceeded all expectations and will be a little piece of history at Spittal School to remember Belle by. Thank you so much Xxxxx

Andy Brown

Bursar

Beautiful Bed

Hi there

We bought a bed from you recently to go in one of our hotel rooms in our country pub in Holmbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.The pub refurb is now complete and our hotel rooms are just about ready to be launched. We just wanted to get in touch to say a huge thank you for the beautiful bed, and send u a photo of it in one of the rooms.

Everyone is amazed by how fantastic it is, it really does look lovely. We are sure your hard work and originality will be admired for many years to come here in Yorkshire.Very much appreciatedKind regards

Karen & GaryPs
Our website will soon be going live as ‘The Pickled Pheasant ‘

Glamping Toilets and Shower

Hi Suzanne and Paul,I can't remember if we ever sent through any photos so here are some of our bathrooms in situ, we're now in our second year of glamping and it's all going amazingly well

Rustic Oak Bench

The bench is in it's resting place, thanks for sorting out the delivery issues. It’s now one of our favourite spots to sit and enjoy the view. Thank you for creating such a special piece!

Outdoor Compost Toilet

We couldn’t be happier with our Gypsy Compost Toilet! It's not only eco-friendly but blends beautifully with the natural woodland setting. The craftsmanship is impressive, with sturdy wood and a charming design that feels both rustic and welcoming. It was easy to set up, and our visitors have found it both practical and comfortable. It’s the perfect sustainable addition to our outdoor space, allowing us to offer a convenient restroom without impacting the environment. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a green, stylish solution!

Compost Toilet Installation

Dear Suzanne

I hope that you are well.I.am pleased to attached some pictures of our newly erected compost tiolet. We are very pleased with the quality of  the craftsmanship and proud to have it as our first functional cabin for our off grid adventures. 

Many thanks for this.

Kind regards Andy & Anthea