Made to Measure Design

some pieces simply can't be found in a showroom, so we make them

At Studio Alba, we believe the best spaces are made up of pieces that are truly one of a kind. Our made-to-measure service covers everything from soft furnishings and window treatments to custom cabinetry and joinery, all designed and crafted specifically for your home.

Whether you need a single statement piece or a complete suite of bespoke furniture, we work closely with skilled craftspeople to bring your vision to life. Every piece is designed with your space, your style and your lifestyle in mind. Off-the-shelf pieces are designed to work anywhere, which usually means they work perfectly nowhere. Made to measure means it fits, properly, first time.

What we make for you

Soft Furnishings

From upholstered headboards and bespoke seating to scatter cushions and table linen, we design soft furnishings made specifically for your space and chosen to work with everything around them. The difference between off-the-shelf and made-to-measure is most obvious here, in the way a cushion actually fits a sofa, or a headboard sits perfectly against a wall rather than floating in front of it.

Window Treatments

Curtains, roman blinds, roller blinds, shutters and motorised treatments, all designed to fit the exact dimensions of your windows and made in fabrics you've chosen yourself. We handle everything from measuring through to installation so there's nothing left for you to organise.

Carpentry

From built-in wardrobes and home office joinery to kitchen islands and media walls, everything we design in wood is made specifically for the room it's going into. No filler panels, no gaps, no adjusting your life around the furniture.

Modern living room with white and gray decor, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, a round mirror, and a fireplace.
A person measuring a piece of particle board with a tape measure, with a granite countertop and stream of water in the background.
Modern bathroom with a vessel sink on a wooden vanity, granite countertop, large window, and towel rack with folded towels.
Modern bedroom with a large bed, upholstered gray headboard, multiple pillows, and two nightstands with lamps.
A dining area with beige upholstered chairs, a white table with a bowl of green apples, and hanging pendant lights in a modern kitchen.
Sunlight shining through window blinds onto a wooden floor, with a beige and brown curtain hanging on the left side.
Close-up view of a dark wooden dresser with multiple drawers and gold-colored handles, partially illuminated by sunlight from the left side.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, colorful woven baskets, a mirror, and a wooden shelf with decorative items including glass mushrooms and pottery.
Two modern armchairs with chevron-patterned backrests and light teal cushions, placed with a small round black side table between them, near a white wall and a window.
Decorative throw pillows with botanical and landscape embroidery on a white sofa.
Close-up of a round, cushioned ottoman with a beige and light gray textured fabric, next to a panel of fabric curtains on a tiled floor.

How we work with you

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Understanding what you need

We start with a conversation about the space and what you're trying to achieve. Whether you have a clear brief or just a feeling that something isn't quite working, we'll help you work out exactly what's needed and what's possible within your budget. This stage is about getting into the detail, dimensions, how you use the space day to day, what you want the piece to do, before we put anything on paper.

Computer screen displaying a detailed technical construction plan with measurements, labels, and color-coded elements for a landscape or structural project, including areas for demolition and new installations.

Design and samples

We develop detailed drawings and bring samples of fabrics, finishes and materials for you to see and feel in your actual space, under your home's natural light. Nothing goes into production until you're completely happy with how it's going to look. For carpentry pieces, you'll see full technical drawings so there are no surprises when it arrives.

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Making and installation

Your pieces are made by skilled craftspeople we've worked with for years, with quality checks throughout the process. We're there for delivery and installation to make sure everything goes in correctly and sits exactly right in the space. You choose the fabric, the finish, the functionality. We take care of everything else.

The Craftspeople

Over nearly a decade working on the Costa del Sol, we've built relationships with some of the most skilled craftspeople all over Spain, from family-run upholstery workshops in Seville, to master carpenters in Cordoba - specialist makers who've been perfecting their craft for decades.

We handle all the design, coordination and quality control. The making is done by people who genuinely take pride in what they produce. The combination is what makes the difference.

A person carving a piece of wood with a pencil in a woodworking workshop, surrounded by wood shavings.

Frequently asked questions

  • Soft furnishings typically take four to six weeks from design approval to installation. Carpentry varies depending on complexity but usually falls between six and ten weeks. We'll give you accurate timelines once we've seen the space and understood the scope.

  • Yes, if you've found a fabric you love, we can design around it. We can also source fabrics to complement existing pieces or match a specific colour palette.

  • All our craftspeople stand behind their work and provide warranties on what they make. We also oversee the entire process and carry out quality checks throughout, so issues are caught and resolved before installation rather than after.

  • Yes, we design everything from custom outdoor cushions, to completely furnishing your outdoor space, all in weather-resistant materials chosen specifically for the Mediterranean climate and year-round outdoor living.

  • We work throughout the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande and Gibraltar. Our network of craftspeople covers the wider region, and we also have connections with specialists in the UK for clients with projects there.

  • Yes, we design custom pieces for homes, restaurants, hotels, offices and retail spaces. The approach is always tailored to how the piece will actually be used.

  • Costs vary depending on size, complexity and materials. We'll give you a detailed quote once we've measured the space and understood exactly what's needed, there's no obligation at that stage.

if you'd like to talk through a commission, we're happy to have an initial conversation with no obligation.

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