Jali News
How to Create a Corner Storage Unit
Although Jali currently does not offer L-shape unit kits, you can still create your own Corner storage unit using our online designer. Please note, this guide applies to both Bookcases and Cupboards. For Dressers or TV units, it is feasible as long as the top and bottom sections share the same depth. Before you begin,…
White Glove Delivery Service For pre-assembled
Although we’re famous for our design-your-own flat pack furniture kits, we’re venturing into something new. pre-assembled! Bespoke kits make a lot of sense for fitted furniture: often customers buy in plain MDF or a primer finish – do the job, scribe and tweak as necessary, then top coat on site. We differentiate ourselves with our…
New Product: Alcove Shelving
We’ve added a new bespoke DIY product; alcove shelving. You can customise your own in the Jali designer. Alcove shelving is ideal for turning alcove space into a storage solution, perhaps either side of a chimney breast. As well setting the size and quantity, you can choose from different shelf styles and batten options. Once ordered, the assembly…
The Ultimate Bespoke Doors
We recently overhauled our bespoke doors! In addition to adjusting the size, style and finish of your custom doors in our free 3D Jali designer, here are nine new features to help you get the perfect made to measure doors for all your home improvement projects. Before we start, you might like to watch this short video to see a kitchen door replaced with a…
We Have A Shop! Sort Of
A New Jali Shop Front Arrives at Canterbury Cathedral Gate We’re excited to share that we’ve been setting up a brand-new Jali shop front. Located by the Cathedral Gate in Canterbury Cathedral. This new display space gives us the perfect opportunity to showcase the versatility, craftsmanship, and design possibilities that Jali furniture can offer. The…
New Hinges Now Available
Choosing the Right Hinge Finish for Your Furniture Our current range of hinges offers a selection of high-quality butt hinges, designed to provide reliable performance while complementing the overall appearance of your furniture. Unlike concealed hinges, butt hinges leave a visible section on the front of the unit, making the finish an important design consideration….
The Future Of Ecommerce
The best ecommerce websites all have one simple aim; to get what the customer wants to them as quickly and as easily as possible. As consumers, we have come to expect the ultimate convenience. And that’s fine, for millions of discrete products hot off the production line. But what about made-to-order products, like bespoke furniture?…
How We Can Save the Planet
Mitigating and fighting climate change is about reducing CO₂ emissions, which (along with methane) represents ~90% of all greenhouse gases. Largely the result of burning fossil fuels to provide energy for transport, heating, electricity and industry, CO₂ emission effectively forms an insulation around the planet. Now as the Earth absorbs sunlight, the heat cannot easily…
Ikea Recycling Scheme Kicks Off, But Is It Enough?
Ikea has previously announced a mission statement to become climate positive by 2030. Today it rolled out its ‘buy back’ initiative across the UK, buying back and reselling customers’ second hand items, to avoid them ending up in ‘landfill’. This should come as a delight to a great many, especially younger student buyers and short…
New Bookcase & Cupboard Design
We have updated the way we make your bookcases and cupboards! The old design approach worked well for smaller items, such as bedside tables, but over the years we’ve received increased demand for larger units too. This prompted a bit of a rethink. The way Jali works is that, behind the scenes, we define some…
