The cost of bespoke furniture depends on its dimensions, finish, internal layout and manufacturing complexity. However, changing the dimensions does not automatically mean paying an extra customisation fee.
At Lola Glamour, every project starts with one of our original designs. When a client chooses the same piece, with the same structure and finish, but needs a different size, we recalculate the price proportionally. A larger version will cost more, while a smaller version will cost less.
How much does bespoke furniture cost?
There is no universal price. Two pieces with identical dimensions can cost very different amounts when the number of doors, drawers, relief details or finishing processes changes. At Lola Glamour, when only the dimensions are altered and the original design is retained, the price is adjusted proportionally, without adding a separate bespoke sizing surcharge.
Bespoke furniture is not always priced in the same way
The term bespoke furniture can describe very different projects, from a shelf cut to a specific length to a complete furniture composition designed for an entire room.
This is why broad price ranges found online rarely offer a useful comparison. Modular mass-produced furniture, a straightforward joinery project and a handcrafted design with hand-applied finishes involve very different levels of work.
| Type of project | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Straightforward size adjustment | The design, layout and finish remain unchanged. |
| Layout change | Doors, drawers, shelves or modules must be reconsidered. |
| Finish change | It may require additional preparation, coats, sanding and hand-finishing. |
| Complete interior project | Several pieces and their integration within a specific space are considered together. |
Does bespoke furniture always cost much more?
Not necessarily. Some companies treat any alteration as a special project and apply a customisation surcharge. At Lola Glamour, we take a different approach when the adaptation affects only the size.
When the design, structure, internal layout and finish remain unchanged, we do not add an extra charge simply because the piece has custom dimensions. The price is recalculated in relation to the new size.
The key point
Adjusting dimensions is not the same as redesigning a piece of furniture. When only the size changes, the price can be calculated proportionally. If the doors, drawers, structure or finish also change, the project must be assessed again.
How we calculate the price when only the size changes
Imagine a client chooses a sideboard but needs a shorter or longer version to fit a particular wall. If the finish, number of doors, internal layout and decorative details remain the same, the revised price follows a proportional calculation.
The listed price of the original model is used as the starting point and adjusted to the new dimensions using a proportional calculation. There is no separate charge simply for turning it into a custom-sized piece.
With this type of adjustment, a larger version will cost more and a smaller version will cost less. The calculation ceases to be proportional when changing the size requires essential parts of the piece to be rearranged or redesigned.
Does smaller bespoke furniture always cost less?
Yes, when the reduction affects only the dimensions and everything else remains unchanged. However, removing a few centimetres does not always make the work simpler.
A narrower piece may require a door to be reduced, drawers to be repositioned or relief details to be rearranged so that the proportions still work. In these cases, the price cannot be calculated solely from the amount of material removed.
| Modification | How the price is calculated |
|---|---|
| Changing only the width, height or depth | Proportional adjustment, provided the design remains unchanged. |
| Changing the number of doors or drawers | A project-specific reassessment. |
| Changing the furniture type or function | A new structural and aesthetic assessment. |
| Changing the finish | Calculated according to the processes required. |
The finish can affect the price more than a few centimetres
Size matters, but it is not always the factor with the greatest impact on the quotation. For many pieces, the finish accounts for a substantial part of the work.
A Totem in a natural wood finish and a fully lacquered version of the same design may have similar dimensions, yet require very different production processes.
A lacquered version requires surface preparation, base coats, intermediate sanding, colour work and careful inspection of joints, reliefs and individual components.
For this reason, changing the finish can have a greater effect on the price than a small variation in width or depth.
Furniture finishing involves far more than applying a colour
Handcrafted finishes may combine multiple layers, patinas and different manual techniques. Each area must be prepared so the finished piece retains visual coherence, depth and continuity across all its elements.
This preparation and application time explains why two pieces of the same size may have different prices. The cost reflects not only the visible material, but also the processes required to achieve the finish.
Design complexity also affects the price
The exterior of a piece can involve far more components and processes than are visible at first glance. Different fronts, handles, mouldings, relief details, applied elements and colour combinations must be made, prepared and assembled individually.
A composition of this kind involves much more than calculating its external dimensions. The number of components, range of finishes and work needed to maintain a balanced design all have a direct impact on the quotation.
When a project goes beyond a proportional size adjustment
Some projects go far beyond changing the width or height of a single piece. They may require several modules, a coordinated layout or solutions designed around the architecture of the room.
When the structure, number of elements, function or layout changes, the project needs an individual assessment. At that point, the price can no longer be calculated as a simple proportion of the original model.
In this bedroom, the furniture was developed as a complete composition. The bed, vertical modules, storage and work area had to relate to one another and respond to a very specific layout.
A project like this cannot be priced by centimetres alone. The design of each element, coordination between modules, manufacturing process and final integration within the room must all be considered.
Which changes usually have the greatest impact on price?
Is bespoke furniture more expensive than standard furniture?
Handcrafted furniture adapted to a particular space usually requires a greater investment than mass-produced furniture. However, comparing the two solely by size or function rarely gives a meaningful picture.
Standard furniture can be the right choice when it fits well, meets the practical requirements and budget is the main priority. Not every space needs a bespoke solution.
Bespoke furniture makes more sense when standard dimensions do not fit, a specific internal layout is required, or the aim is to achieve a particular visual presence and finish. At Lola Glamour, adapting the dimensions does not in itself add a separate surcharge.
How to compare two bespoke furniture quotations
Two quotations may look similar while including very different specifications. Before comparing only the final figure, check:
- The dimensions and internal layout included.
- The type and complexity of the finish.
- The number of doors, drawers and shelves.
- Hardware and opening systems.
- Delivery and installation.
- Taxes.
- Production lead time.
- Delivery terms and warranty.
A lower figure does not necessarily represent the same product. A comparison is only useful when the dimensions, finishes, components and included services are equivalent.
What we need to estimate the price
To prepare an initial estimate, we need:
- The Lola Glamour design chosen as the starting point.
- Approximate dimensions.
- The preferred finish.
- Any changes to the layout or structure.
- How the furniture will be used.
- Photographs of the space.
- The delivery location and access information.
You can read our guide on how to measure for bespoke furniture before sending us the details.
Initial measurements allow us to assess feasibility and prepare a first proposal. Final dimensions must be checked carefully before production begins.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lola Glamour charge extra for bespoke furniture?
We do not apply a specific surcharge when the only change is to the dimensions and the design, structure, layout and finish remain the same. The price is recalculated proportionally.
Does larger bespoke furniture cost more?
Yes. When the design remains unchanged, a larger piece will cost more and a smaller piece will cost less.
Does smaller bespoke furniture always cost less?
Yes, when only the dimensions are reduced. If making the piece smaller requires changes to doors, drawers, relief details or structural elements, the project needs a new assessment.
What affects the price more: size or finish?
It depends on the project, but a change of finish can have more impact than a small size variation, particularly when lacquer, patinas or additional hand-finishing processes are required.
Can I get a price before the final measurements are confirmed?
We can prepare an initial estimate using approximate dimensions, photographs and a description of the required changes. Final measurements must be verified before production.
Do you have a Lola Glamour design in mind?
Send us a photograph of the space, the approximate dimensions and the changes you need. We will assess the adaptation and prepare a tailored proposal.
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