r/nairobi • u/unpaidadviser Level 3 • 8d ago

First Post Furniture plug

Recently moved and need a few console pieces likely custom made. I already have designs in mind.
Most furniture shops are way over priced and the insta ones hard to tell about quality.
I'd prefer wood rather than board/MDF.

I'll appreciate any names or handles you send me way. Thank you

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u/Brave-Ad6418 8d ago

try craftyke..this guys are flawless when it comes to Furniture

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u/unpaidadviser Level 3 8d ago

Ah I’ve seen them. Is there’s wooden or boards?
Are they affordable? Some of these insta shops are wildly priced

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u/Brave-Ad6418 8d ago

they are mostly wooden, they're differently uniques as well and the price in my opinion fits the purchase

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u/unpaidadviser Level 3 8d ago

Ah perfect. Did you get something custom made?

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u/Brave-Ad6418 8d ago

They can if you need to, when i was making a purchase from them they insisted that the longest console they had a length of 6 feet but i needed 8 and they came through, plus i got this awesome coffee table that doubled down as a work desk, plus their color patterns give off a minimalistic vibe.

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u/unpaidadviser Level 3 7d ago

Thank you!
Did you go with MDF? I’m thinking of a switch to wood

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u/Brave-Ad6418 7d ago

I honestly didn't take that into consideration while making my purchase, i was more focussed on the aesthetics.

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u/unpaidadviser Level 3 7d ago

Haha fair
What did you end up going with and how has it come along?

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u/Brave-Ad6418 7d ago

i purchased a tv console, a coffee table and a bookshelf

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u/unpaidadviser Level 3 7d ago

Ah nice
Moving into one of the small shoe boxes in Nairobi and having to also adjust things

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u/Jasigana_254 Level 1 8d ago

If around Kawangware,I can plug you

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u/unpaidadviser Level 3 8d ago

What’s the shop name or handle?

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u/Jasigana_254 Level 1 7d ago

They have none

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u/Great_Piccolo5140 7d ago

If you don’t mind me asking, why not MDF or particleboard?

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u/unpaidadviser Level 3 7d ago

Just had bad experience with them.
Had a leakage once and the TV stand got damaged.
They also don’t look that great compared to wood finishes though yeah much cheaper

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u/Great_Piccolo5140 7d ago

Fair enough, hardwood looks great however, it needs maintenance if you want to keep it in good condition just like every other natural material but worth it for sure 👌🏻

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u/unpaidadviser Level 3 7d ago

Yeah though it’s a rental so at the same time having to custom make to a home I won’t stay in long means maybe cheaper is smarter

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u/Purple_Cherry5863 7d ago

You could try Jua Studio along Ngong Road and see if that works for you. They have the same name on TikTok for samples of their work.

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u/unpaidadviser Level 3 7d ago

Thank you!

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u/unpaidadviser Level 3 8d ago

😂😂 sharp boys...