Designs by Marcus White began crafting its class leading, bespoke furniture and kitchens from its workshop in Dorset in 1997. Since then, we have designed and completed furniture and kitchen design projects for customers from London, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Poole, Sandbanks, Bath, Bristol and beyond. To read what our customers think of our designs, visit our Testimonials, or to see what the press have to say about our furniture and kitchens, visit Latest News from Designs by Marcus White.
From a young age, Marcus developed a strong interest in furniture design and manufacture. At school, Marcus studied his craft under Bryan Wright, a highly respected cabinet maker with fifty years experience; Bryan’s enthusiasm and integrity as a teacher was an inspiration to Marcus, and to this day he acts as a consultant.
After completing a degree in physics at Oxford University, Marcus worked for two years as a teacher. However, he longed to move back to Dorset, where he was born and bred - the son of a farmer. On his return, Marcus decided to convert an old farm building into a furniture making workshop, and started trading originally as a sole trader under the name of Oorana.
Ever since that day, Designs by Marcus White has steadily grown, the workshop has expanded, investments have been made in the latest machines and technology, and a team of highly skilled craftsmen has been built up. In a similar way, our valued clientele has continued to grow, with commissions ranging from simple pieces to highly ambitious kitchens, or cutting edge furniture designs.
Marcus also has a great passion for the environment, and plans are now underway for further expansion of the workshop into a new eco-build 30,000 sq.ft premises at a picturesque site nearby in Dorset. The building will feature a completely wooden roof construction, incorporating laminate beams, and a straw bale with lime render wall construction. In addition to this, it will be heated by a wood burner that is fuelled by all the off-cuts from the workshop.
The expansion will allow further investment in machinery, equipment, processes and to further develop and enhance our limited edition furniture range. We hope you share our great excitement about all the opportunities we are creating together for the future.
If you would like to know more about our designs, or have a specific project in mind, don't hesitate to contact me, Marcus, on 01300 345102 or marcus@designsbymw.com
