BESPOKE HOME OFFICES IN ESSEX
BESPOKE CRAFTSMANSHIP AND UNPARALLELED QUALITY
BESPOKE HOME OFFICES FOR ESSEX HOMES
At HAUHAU, we create handcrafted bespoke home offices in Essex from our Harlow workshop, with our founder bringing over 150 years of cabinet-making legacy to achieve designs that are truly unparalleled. We proudly serve homes across the county, including Colchester and the cathedral city of Chelmsford, the mediaeval market town of Saffron Walden and the forest-edge enclave of Epping, through to the affluent streets of Brentwood and the Thames estuary town of Basildon and beyond.
SUCCESS STORY
Montpellier Street Home
The Montpellier Street study combines minimalist design with high-quality materials. It features light-fumed oak and Armac Martin hardware throughout, creating a warm, simple, yet refined space. The natural grain of the oak complements the minimalist aesthetic, while the hardware adds a touch of detail to every drawer and cabinet. This design proves that simplicity and elegance can work together seamlessly.
“I can’t think of a time when I have worked with a more professional and informative company. After carrying out extensive research, I contacted HauHau with a strong vision of our kitchen. I met Ben, and we discussed our dream kitchen. After the initial meeting, Ben contacted us asking questions and giving options, and then a short time after that, we were presented with drawings and visuals that far exceeded our expectations.”
— Ralph
FOURTH-GENERATION HERITAGE CRAFTSMANSHIP
Founder Ben Rollings learnt his craft through 150 years of family legacy, spanning four generations of expert cabinet-making craftsmanship; this accumulated knowledge and skill informs every desk we build, every drawer we construct, every shelf we fit.
INDIVIDUAL ARTISAN ASSIGNMENT
Your office cabinetry receives dedicated attention from a single craftsman. They build your desk, construct your storage, and install your shelving from start to completion. This focused approach ensures consistency in joinery quality and attention to the details that distinguish our work from mass production methods.
TRADITIONAL METHODS, MODERN PRECISION
Our workshops combine time-honoured joinery techniques with cutting-edge technology, while modern finishing processes ensure protection and longevity. This fusion creates furniture that will serve generations whilst maintaining its original beauty.
UNWAVERING WORKSHOP STANDARDS
The HAUHAU workshop operates as a centre of excellence rather than a production line. Each project receives the focused attention of skilled craftsmen who take personal pride in their work, ensuring every detail meets our exacting standards before leaving the workshop
EXCEPTIONAL MATERIAL SELECTIONS
SOLID WOOD COLLECTIONS
Office desks endure constant use and should be crafted to support you as such. Walnut provides character through developing natural patina over time. Oak offers cooler tones of clean minimalism. We also incorporate treatment methods where desired, elevating the overall design through processes such as fuming or staining; the latter could be in finishes such as beige-grey, mocha, silhouette or charcoal staining, just to name a few. We discuss which aspects of your design matters most to you, then source materials accordingly.
WORK SURFACES
Surfaces within your home office require specific considerations. Whether it’s solid wood for its character, leather inlays fir a touch of luxury, or the incorporation of durable finishes that resist marking. We explain options, demonstrate samples, and help you choose surfaces that suit your working style.
HARDWARE SELECTION
We source hardware from manufacturers whose products meet our quality stabdards, including everything from handles to hinges, each component we handseject creates designs that perform flawlessly for decades.
A BESPOKE HOME OFFICE DESIGNED FOR HOW YOU WORK
Elevate your daily home working space to a level you previously thought impossible. We design and handcraft bespoke desks, bookcases with extensive storage systems, and shelving that keeps everything important within reach, helping to foster a proper working environment.
Whether you're converting a spare room in Chelmsford, transforming a bedroom in Colchester, or building a dedicated office in a Brentwood property, every home across Essex deserves a home office environment that allows you to professionally thrive.
BESPOKE DESK CONFIGURATIONS
We can create a bespoke design that reflects your working patterns, equipment requirements, and daily routines. Whether you need expansive surfaces for spreading documents, require compact workstations with adequate vertical storage, or want a design with sit-stand capabilities, integrated cable management, or specific heights for ergonomic comfort, any design you desire is within our capabilities.
HANDCRAFTED STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Paper filing, book collections, equipment housing, archive boxes – office storage demands vary wildly. We create drawer systems sized for specific contents, adjustable shelving for changing needs, and closed cabinetry to keep selected items safe. Everything has its place, ensuring both your mind and environment are clutter-free.
EQUIPMENT INTEGRATION
Monitors need stable mounting. Printers require accessible positioning. Routers and modems need ventilation. We design cabinetry that accommodates your technology whilst concealing cables, maintaining airflow, and keeping devices within easy reach but with discrete and minimalist design.
BUILT FOR ESSEX PROPERTIES
DESIGNS FOR PERIOD HOMES
Whatever the period of your home, from Victorian to Edwardian, our handcrafted pieces are designed with your individual home’s architecture in mind, respecting any period features and unique characteristics: fitted shelving that follows original mouldings, desks that work with window positions, and bespoke storage solutions that don't overwhelm any one space.
THOUGHTFUL DESIGN SOLUTIONS
Contemporary builds often feature open-plan areas or multifunctional rooms. We can create office cabinetry that defines a workspace for you without the need for an entire spare room if that’s something you desire; this can be done through strategic zoning, inclusion of full-height storage units that section spaces, desk installations that anchor each section, or integrated solutions that transform alcoves into areas perfect for focused work.
YOUR BESPOKE HOME OFFICE
Having a separate room that is your individual working space requires bespoke office solutions that HAUHAU has expertise in accommodating. We build comprehensive installations, including bespoke desks with hand-finished detailing, handcrafted book casings with ample shelving space and additional storage units for everything important to be kept safely but within reach.
Unlike standard options, every element can be tailored to your exact needs – from dimensions and materials to style and functionality.
THE HAUHAU DESIGN PROCESS
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Our expert design team will take your initial concepts and elevate them beyond your wildest dreams, guiding you through every step of the process as we make it a reality.
Our philosophy is to work in close partnership with our clients, providing creative and innovative solutions through genuine collaboration and careful consideration of your needs and desires.
Once we receive your inquiry, we will contact you to introduce ourselves and discuss the outline of your project. Along with your ideas and brief, we will require a plan to work from. This can be in the form of your architect’s drawings or, if there is a physical space, ideally a visit to your residence to carry out a survey.
Following this process we can begin to prepare your design.
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After our first consultation, our expert design team will work on your concept, developing, enhancing, and elevating it beyond your expectations into a truly remarkable design.
From our initial sketches, we will prepare full working CAD drawings along with visuals, palettes, and material choices—from your primary finish through to your internal colorway—for your review.
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Once you have commissioned HAUHAU for your project, we will finalize any changes you may wish to make to your design, appliance list, material choices, and then proceed to contract your order.
At this stage we will engage with your contractors, and any other parties involved with your project to provide the relevant information they require (along with mechanical and electrical working drawings) and will remain in constant communication with them to monitor your schedule, ensuring everything stays on track.
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Your order will now enter production in our workshop.
We pride ourselves on the meticulous quality of craftsmanship achieved by our expert cabinet makers.
The HAUHAU workshop is not a production line.
Every project is assigned to one maker at a time, who crafts and hand-makes every aspect of your order to exacting standards by combining cutting-edge technology with the most exquisite of materials.
It is in this way that we have truly set ourselves apart and surpassed the industry with our standard.
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Now it is time for your design to become a reality!
After diligently managing your project's schedule to ensure a smooth and on-time fulfillment, HAUHAU will deliver and install your furniture to the very highest standard while ensuring the utmost consideration for your residence.
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On completion of your new kitchen, we arrange for renowned chef Elliot Johnson-Paul of JP Dining to come in and prepare a complimentary private dining experience in your new space to ensure you truly experience every aspect in its full glory.
Simply sit back, relax, and enjoy your new HAUHAU kitchen.
WHY ESSEX PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE HAUHAU
Ben Rollings or his senior designers handle every consultation. We handcraft everything from scratch in our Harlow workshop, including everything from sample preparation to hand-finished detailing for that extra touch of luxury. No templates. No shortcuts. Every piece meets our exacting standards because we control every stage.
This approach has built our strong reputation across Essex and the wider region, with satisfied homeowners recommending us because we consistently deliver quality work that surpasses their expectations, making their house a home.
SERVING POSTCODES ACROSS ESSEX
Based in our Old Harlow workshop, we complete home office projects throughout the Essex region. HAUHAU’s expertise and heritage skill mean we have exceedingly high standards for every piece we craft, accepting nothing less than perfect. Whether it’s a property in Saffron Walden, residences in Brentwood, or the home of professionals in Colchester, Basildon or Chelmsford, HAUHAU creates thoughtful designs that always surpass our clients’ expectations.
Across Essex, from Epping to Braintree, Witham to Southend-on-Sea, professionals working from home choose HAUHAU because we build designs that make working from home an experience you look forward to.
WHY HAUHAU DEFINES BESPOKE HOME OFFICE DESIGN
At HAUHAU, we believe your home office should be a true reflection of your professional identity and personal style. Founded by Ben Rollings, a fourth-generation master cabinet maker with a family legacy spanning over 150 years, we bring unparalleled expertise and dedication to every project.
We understand that a bespoke home office requires a different approach in each and every home. Our team specialises in designing bespoke offices that honour your property's unique character while integrating the latest technology and practical functionality.
From the initial consultation to the final installation, we're dedicated to providing a seamless, stress-free experience. We guide you through every choice, ensuring that your final workspace not only meets your professional needs but also exceeds your expectations for beauty and craftsmanship.
We proudly serve homes across Essex, with ourselves located in the historic village of Old Harlow in Essex, near the Hertfordshire and London border.
Contact HAUHAU today to arrange your personalised design consultation and explore how our expert craftsmanship can transform your home.