The Northern Workshop

The Northern Workshop Hi There,

We are a family-run Carpentry & Joinery Business located in Spennymoor. Husband & Wife Team. Get in touch for more info

At The Northern Workshop we design, manufacture & install standard, bespoke & made-to-measure joinery: kitchens, utilities, studies, staircases, lofts, bedrooms, media walls, garden studios, alcove units, porches, pergolas & more Specializing in made-to-measure storage solution
We also cover all other aspects of carpentry & Joinery.

A little reintroduction… because I probably don’t shout about what we actually do enough 👋I’m Adam — the face behind The...
17/05/2026

A little reintroduction… because I probably don’t shout about what we actually do enough 👋

I’m Adam — the face behind The Northern Workshop Ltd.
The bloke covered in sawdust, chasing perfection, and turning ideas into properly built spaces.

If you’re new here, we’re not just “your average joiner” 👀

Yes, we create bespoke fitted furniture, statement staircases, boot rooms, storage solutions and commercial fit-outs…

But that’s only part of the story.
We cover all aspects of carpentry & joinery, including: ⚒️ Bespoke fitted furniture

🏡 Kitchens & utility rooms
🚪 Internal doors / linings / ironmongery
🪵 Staircases & balustrades
📐 Stud walls / structural timber work
🏠 Loft work & space transformations
🛠️ Skirting, architraves & second fix carpentry
🏢 Commercial joinery & fit-outs
✨ One-off custom builds that need doing properly

Whether it’s a full transformation or the finishing details that make a room feel complete…

Just honest Northern craftsmanship built to last.

From family homes to business spaces — if it involves timber, precision, and a proper finish… chances are, we’re your people.

If you’ve followed for a while — thank you.

If you’re new — welcome 👋

Question is…
What’s on your dream carpentry / joinery wishlist? 👇

Not all heroes wear capes… some turn up to a networking meeting and end up chasing leaks through ceilings 😅💧Big shoutout...
14/05/2026

Not all heroes wear capes… some turn up to a networking meeting and end up chasing leaks through ceilings 😅💧

Big shoutout to Jake - The Young Group Heating & Plumbing Services Ltd — instant referral turned instant emergency response 😂

No suits. No capes. Just a couple of tradesmen doing our best Batman impressions 🦇🔨

Right place, right time, surrounded by good people. That’s what community’s all about 💙

06/05/2026

WARNING! Once you go bespoke… you’ll never look at flat-pack furniture the same again 👀

These aren’t just wardrobes.
This is the kind of bedroom setup that makes people stop mid-conversation and say…
“Wait… where are these from?” 😮‍💨

Handmade, floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes finished in a stunning sage green shaker style with warm oak interiors, custom shelving and hidden storage built around the room perfectly 👌

No filler panels slapped in.
No wasted corners.
No cheap chipboard backs bowing after 6 months.

Just clean lines, luxury detail and craftsmanship built to outlive trends ⚒️

The sort of storage that actually makes you WANT to put your washing away 😂

Would you have these in your home?
Be honest… 👇


27/04/2026

🚨 WAIT… this is the SAME kitchen 👇

Client didn’t want a full rip-out.

They just wanted to make the space theirs.

So we upgraded it properly:
✔️ Bespoke cabinetry
✔️ Made-to-measure fit
✔️ Clean, tight margins

No flat packs.
No shortcuts.
Just proper joinery.

Same kitchen…
just done right.
Kitchen professionally painted by 🎨

👉 Facelift or full rip — what you choosing?

22/04/2026

It’s not just about how it looks.

Every part of this was built with a purpose. seating, storage, lighting.

All made to actually work for the home.

No wasted space. No off-the-shelf units.
Just something that fits properly.

Would this work in your hallway? 👇

20/04/2026

Same house. Same space.

Storage done properly.

This was dead space before… now it’s storage, style, and actually adds value to the home.

Built to fit. Built to last. Built for how they actually live.

No flat packs. No shortcuts.

What would you use this space for? 👇

01/04/2026

Just fitted our first Bluetooth doors 🚪📱

✔ Opens when you’re nearby
✔ Closes when it feels like it
✔ Disconnects randomly
✔ Needs updating every morning

Customer currently locked out…

All we are getting from technical support is have you tried turning it off and on again?

27/03/2026

Happy Friday 👋

I’m Adam.

Business owner

Based in the North East, building joinery the way it should be done…

✔ Made to measure
✔ Built to last
✔ Designed around YOU

Have a scroll through the work 👇
And if you like what you see give us a follow, it means more than you think 🤝

23/03/2026

Summer garden vibes 😍🔥

A custom open-top pergola we designed & built and honestly, it’s one of those spaces that just hits right all day long.

☀️ Sun pouring through
🍹 Drinks flowing
🔥 Evenings lit up
🌙 Looks unreal day and night

This isn’t just a pergola… it’s a full-on garden upgrade.

With the weather finally turning, now’s the time to start thinking about your own space 👀

Imagine this in your garden this summer…

Would you go for something like this?
Drop a 🔥 if you would

Tag someone who’d be round yours every weekend 👇

Every house seems to have a awkward alcove that’s too small for a wardrobe, but too big to just leave empty.So we turned...
13/03/2026

Every house seems to have a awkward alcove that’s too small for a wardrobe, but too big to just leave empty.

So we turned it into something useful.

Floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobe.
Clean shaker doors.
Warm oak interior.

No flat packs.
Just proper joinery.

Question is…

Have you got a space like this in your house?

11/03/2026

They say if you enjoy what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life…

Clearly those people have never had sawdust in their socks, glue on their hands, and a coffee addiction strong enough to power a small village.

All the Early mornings - Late nights..

And honestly… I still wouldn’t swap it for the world.

There’s something special about taking an empty space and turning it into something with purpose.

A place someone will live in, use every day, and be proud of.

That’s what we do at The Northern Workshop.

Turning ideas into reality.

Turning empty spaces into interiors that actually work.
What would you add to your home if anything was possible?

Address

Unit 34, Enterprise City, Meadowfield Avenue, SPENNYMOOR
Durham
DL166JF

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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