Our Heritage

Take a journey back in time and discover the roots of Arbor Lane; through captivating stories and old photographs, we aim to bring our history to life and give you a glimpse of how Arbor Lane has evolved over the years.

Arbor Lane's First Partnership

Starting in 2009, Danny created the first Arbor Lane sample cabinet using a basic edition of Google SketchUp. He asked an independent cabinet maker to help him bring it to life. Once the first sample cabinet was made, Danny visited a potential partner and converted this into Arbor Lanes first partnership, growing the company.

Arbor Lane's First Workshop

Danny's search for a trustworthy furniture manufacturer began when the independent cabinet maker retired. However, after examining 11 different companies, he discovered that all of them were unreliable, taking weeks to respond to his queries.

Recognising the importance of a dependable furniture manufacturer for his partner, Danny made the decision to establish his own workshop in 2010. The initial workshop was modest, measuring just 10 metres wide and employing a team of four who specialised in crafting in-frame furniture. Additionally, a small kitchen display was featured in the workshop office, a beautiful rustic barn dating back to the 14th century.

Upgrading Our Workshop

As Arbor Lane continued to grow partners, the small workshop needed an upgrade. In 2015, Arbor Lane moved into a 5,000 square foot unit, which is still their location today.

In 2020, fortune smiled upon Arbor Lane when the adjacent unit became available. This golden opportunity allowed Arbor Lane to take a significant leap forward by expanding the workshop, effectively doubling its size. As a result, Arbor Lane was able to accommodate more projects and meet the growing demands of its clients. Moreover, the expansion brought a positive impact on the local community, as Arbor Lane seized the chance to hire and empower talented individuals from the neighbourhood, fostering a sense of pride and collaboration within the community.

Arbor Lane Partners With Blum

Having moved over to Blum products at an early stage, we were delighted when the opportunity arose to partner in 2021. Blum approached Arbor Lane to explore in-frame furniture, as they had previously focused on lay-on kitchens. After working closely together, Arbor Lane set up a full kitchen display at Blum Headquarters in Milton Keynes.

This impressive showcase now serves as a valuable resource for partners, offering them an exceptional selling tool to showcase the exquisite craftsmanship and design capabilities of Arbor Lane's in-frame furniture.

Arbor Lane Spray Booths

In 2022, a pivotal decision was made to upgrade the spray booths at Arbor Lane, signalling a new era for the company. Previously only offering hand painted finished, this upgrade allowed Arbor Lane to offer sprayed finished, whilst also introducing the wood grain door styles and unveiling a remarkable selection of 10 distinct door styles for partners to present to their clients. As a result, Arbor Lane expanded its range of bespoke options, further enhancing its ability to cater to the unique preferences and demands of its valued clientele.

We manufacture bespoke, handmade kitchens and interiors, and we work with trade professionals in London and the Home Counties. If you are a kitchen retailer, architect or interior designer and you are looking for a British company to bring life to your bespoke furniture designs, then please do get in touch: 01634 940 953 or email [email protected].

19 Jun 2023