A clear, collaborative process

Thoughtful work, from the first sketch.

Every project starts with a conversation. We listen, explore possibilities, and guide the work from early ideas to the final details.

How we work

Four stages, one clear path.

01

Conversation

We start by understanding your space, how you use it, what matters to you, and the practical requirements. Share inspiration, measurements, references, or simply an idea you’d like to explore.

01

Conversation

We start by understanding your space, how you use it, what matters to you, and the practical requirements. Share inspiration, measurements, references, or simply an idea you’d like to explore.

02

Design & Drawings

We shape the brief into a considered proposal. Depending on the project, this may include dimensions, drawings, material options, finish samples, and a written estimate. Work begins after the scope and quote are approved.

02

Design & Drawings

We shape the brief into a considered proposal. Depending on the project, this may include dimensions, drawings, material options, finish samples, and a written estimate. Work begins after the scope and quote are approved.

03

Making

Once the details are agreed, the piece moves into making. We focus on sound construction, careful joinery, clean finishing, and the small decisions that make a piece feel resolved.

03

Making

Once the details are agreed, the piece moves into making. We focus on sound construction, careful joinery, clean finishing, and the small decisions that make a piece feel resolved.

04

Delivery & Installation

We confirm the delivery plan in advance. For joinery projects, we coordinate installation details and access requirements with you or your project team.

04

Delivery & Installation

We confirm the delivery plan in advance. For joinery projects, we coordinate installation details and access requirements with you or your project team.

Before we begin

What helps us get started?

None of this is required, but the more we know, the more useful our first reply can be.

01

Your space

Approximate dimensions and photos of the space.

02

Materials

Your preferred materials, colours, or finishes.

03

Use

How the piece will be used and who will use it.

04

Timing & budget

Your target timeline and indicative budget.

Ready when you are

Let’s make a good plan.

Share a little about your project and we’ll reply with the most useful next step.

Ready when you are

Let’s make a good plan.

Share a little about your project and we’ll reply with the most useful next step.

Thoughtful furniture. Skilled making. Pieces to live with.

Notes from Oakvello

Occasional updates on new pieces, materials, and studio notes. No noise, just good things.

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Furniture & joinery studio · Boston, MA

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