Emma Adams
KayuCo
handmade
furniture & homeware
About
kayu n 1 wood 2 tree 3 timber
Hello! And welcome to KayuCo.
The word kayu belongs to my Indonesian heritage. At home we had carvings, turned bowls, delicate shadow puppets and wooden figurines. The fish was called ikan; the fisherman was Fred.
I have always been a maker and a 'saver of things just in case' and I'm a magpie for salvaged and reclaimed timber. From my workshop in the beautiful Chilterns I make bespoke furniture and homeware, from desks and bedside tables to wine racks, trays, candle holders and plant stands. Designs are pared back and unfussy and celebrate the small details: velvety-smooth finishes, corners ‘just so’, knots, whorls and grain front and centre.
I am also passionate about reconditioning old-fashioned or unloved furniture, peeling back decades-old varnish to reveal the original form, and re-imagining potential. I use beautiful contemporary colours and patterns, collaborating with my customers to meet their vision and create unique, beautifully finished re-loved treasures.
These things have their own story - someone loved them once and someone will again. It's cyclical, sustainable, and it just feels 'right'.
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How to buy
I list larger items that are available immediately on Vinterior and Etsy. These are one-offs so when they're gone, they're gone!
All other furniture, homeware and upcycles are by commission.
Commissions
Handmade. I make everything to order. Email me with details of what you’d like made, including dimensions, colours, hardware and any other unique touches you have in mind.
Please allow a 4 to 6 week turnaround for larger items such as desks and tables. Smaller projects and homeware are often much quicker to make.
Re-loved. If you already own a piece of furniture and you'd like to give it new life, email a photo of it and let's discuss ideas. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a specific piece I may be able to source it for you.
Delivery. I can usually deliver within a 10 mile radius. Otherwise I use a trusted courier or you are welcome to collect from my workshop.
em_at_kayuco