About Doug — Furniture Maker & Metal Fabricator

I’m Doug, the maker behind DT Furniture & Fabrication. I build bespoke hardwood furniture, welded steel frames, and custom fabrication projects from my workshop in Norfolk. What started as a few small builds for friends and family quickly grew into a full‑time craft — and a business built on precision, creativity, and problem‑solving.

From Events & Props to Precision Fabrication

Before launching DT Furniture & Fabrication, I spent years designing and building props, bars, and custom installations for events across the UK. That experience taught me how to work fast, think creatively, and engineer solutions that are both strong and visually striking.

Those skills naturally evolved into furniture making and metal fabrication — combining hardwood, steel, and modern industrial design.

What I Build

I specialise in:

  • Bespoke hardwood furniture

  • Welded steel table frames

  • Custom shelving and storage

  • Chainsaw‑milled slabs and beams

  • One‑off fabrication projects

  • Creative commissions and problem‑solving builds

Every piece is made to order, built by hand, and designed to last.

Whether you have a clear idea or just a rough sketch, I guide you through the full process:

  1. Concept — You tell me what you need

  2. Design — CAD drawings and measurements

  3. Fabrication — Hardwood, steel, milling, welding

  4. Finishing — Sanding, oiling, powder‑coating

  5. Delivery — Norfolk, Norwich, and nationwide

I keep communication simple, clear, and honest — no jargon, no upselling, just good craftsmanship.

Why People Choose DT Furniture & Fabrication

  • One‑to‑one service

  • Fast, reliable communication

  • Strong, clean welds and precise joinery

  • Bespoke designs tailored to your space

  • Durable materials sourced responsibly

  • A maker who genuinely cares about the final result

I build pieces that feel personal — furniture and fabrication with character, weight, and purpose.

Let’s Build Something

If you’ve got an idea, a problem to solve, or a space that needs a custom piece, I’d love to hear about it.

Tell me your idea — and I’ll help you turn it into a finished piece.

Tell me your idea

Tell me your idea and I’ll walk you through every step of the process.