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Domestica – Craftsman working on furniture in the workshop
DOMESTICA BESPOKE · MADE IN ATTARD

MADE FOR YOUR HOME, BY PEOPLE YOU CAN MEET

Book a Design AppointmentFree design consultation · Installed by our own team
Where every project starts

You don't need a plan. Just a starting point.

Drawing a sideboard elevation by hand

A sketch

A drawing on a napkin is enough. We turn it into a measured drawing you can approve.

Domestica – Design sketch on paper on a wooden worktop

A photo

Something you saw in a hotel, a magazine or your grandmother's house. We work out how to build it for your room.

Built-in oak bookcase and window seat in a limestone townhouse

A problem room

Thick limestone walls, an alcove nothing fits, a staircase that eats space. Old Maltese houses are our speciality.

How a bespoke piece is made

Five steps, no surprises

At every step you know what happens next, who is doing it and what you will receive.

Step 01

A conversation, not a sales pitch

Tell us how you live in the room, what annoys you about it and what you love. We bring ideas and honest advice.

  • You get: a first idea and a rough budget range
  • Time: about an hour
  • Cost: free
Domestica – Design sketch on paper on a wooden worktop
Step 02

Measured by us, drawn to the millimetre

We measure on site, then draw every elevation. Nothing is cut until you have approved the drawing.

  • You get: a measured drawing and a written quote
Timber veneers, lacquer colours and brass handle samples
Step 03

Touch it before you choose it

Solid timber, veneers, lacquers and handles, chosen in person and matched to your floor, walls and fabrics.

  • You get: a signed-off finish schedule
  • Tip: bring a cushion or a tile from home
Stacks of unfinished light-colored wooden boards and lumber pieces marked with handwritten labels like W-1, W-2, and W-3 on a workbench in a workshop.
Step 04

Made on our floor, not subcontracted

Machined, assembled and sprayed in Attard. We send you photos while it is being made, and you are welcome to come and see it.

  • You get: progress photos and a fitting date
Oiling a solid walnut tabletop by hand
Step 05

Fitted, adjusted, looked after

Our own fitters install it and leave the room clean. Doors settle and timber moves, so we come back to adjust.

  • You get: care instructions for your finish
Oiled European oak grain
Oiled American walnut grain
Pale ash grain
The timber

Every board has a character

We work in solid oak, walnut and ash, plus veneers and lacquers matched to your home. Select a timber to get to know it.

Timber
European oak
Colour
Honey to light tan, deepens over time
Grain
Open and lively, with silver ray fleck
Hardness
Best for
Dining tables, wardrobes, window seats
Care
Oil once a year on tops
Timber
American walnut
Colour
Chocolate with caramel streaks
Grain
Rich and figured, softly lustrous
Hardness
Best for
Sideboards, headboards, statement pieces
Care
Keep out of strong direct sun
Timber
Ash
Colour
Pale cream, the lightest of the three
Grain
Bold and straight
Hardness
Best for
Bright rooms and light, Scandinavian looks
Care
White oil keeps it pale
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bespoke much more expensive than buying off the shelf?

Not always. Because nothing is wasted on sizes that do not fit, a built-in piece can cost less than you expect. After the first conversation we give you a budget range, then a written quote with the drawing.

Can I see my piece while it is being made?

Yes. We send progress photos, and you are welcome to visit the factory in Attard by appointment.

Can you work with my architect or interior designer?

Yes. We regularly work from architect drawings and coordinate with designers on site.

Is everything on this page made in your own factory?

Yes. Bespoke pieces are drawn, machined, finished and fitted by our own team in Attard. Furniture we source from other makers is shown in our shop and on the Projects page instead.

Do you deliver and fit in Gozo?

Yes, bespoke work is delivered and installed in Malta and Gozo by our own fitting team.

Bring us a drawing, or just an idea

Book an appointment and we will tell you honestly whether it needs a bespoke build in our factory or something off the shelf.