The bench room for furniture makers is located on the top floor of the Mill and enjoys masses of natural light from all sides as well as fabulous views across the valley and surrounding countryside.

The room itself is almost 1000 square feet and extends into the old rafters of the building where acclimatising timber is also accommodated.

Particular attention during the renovations was given to climate control and insulation (heat and sound) throughout the building, but given the massive volume of this room, it was particularly critical here. The roof is lined with the latest foiled insulation material (as used by NASA), the floor with 200mm of special sound isolating Rock Wool and the new windows with 30mm double glazing utilizing Pilkington K glass for maximum heat retention in winter and heat reflection during Summer!

Heating throughout the Mill is via wood burning stoves that accept everything from sawdust to logs and anything in between. In the bench room we have the largest that pumps out a massive 24KW when on full blast – enough for the coldest of winters.

The room has been planned to comfortably accommodate just 4 furniture designer/makers with each bench position under a window and provided with its own independent lighting and plenty of power sockets.

There is a double drainer/sink wet area at one end and mobile assembly benches of 2.5m and 1.5m are also provided.