Notice: We are not currently manufacturing due to a family health issue. You can still send enquiries to pat@theboarddesigner.co.uk and we can get these registered and prepare materials. We will not accept any payment until manufacture recommences.

About

Unique and bespoke. There is only one type of your board in the world.

A very warm welcome to the board designer website and we hope that you find our products of interest. We are a small family run business based in Worcester, established as a business in April 2021, registered at Companies House number 13343193, based in the heart of the West Midlands, not too far from the beautiful Malvern Hills. We specialize in the design and manufacture of unique bespoke boards (chessboards, butcher blocks, chopping boards and cheeseboards), created using beautiful hardwoods. Aside from these beautiful boards, we also design and manufacture a number of other products. We also take on larger commissions such as exquisite floating staircase treads and beautiful parquet flooring.

Beyond the board

Some of our other truly stand out, bespoke and artisan products created in our Worcester workshop.

Shot glass holders, wine bottle holders, copper pipe wine racks, log stores, coat and key racks, shoe racks, towel rails — all handcrafted in the same exotic hardwoods and copper pipe with the same attention to detail.

Walnut and stripe shot glass flight in the workshop

Striped walnut shot glass flight — a fun and functional piece for entertaining.

Purpleheart shot glass flight in the workshop

Solid purpleheart shot glass flight with brass feet — bold colour, beautifully crafted.

Padauk shot glass flight in the workshop

Padauk shot glass flight with a warm orange-red grain and food-safe oil finish.

Purpleheart wine bottle holder

Purpleheart wine bottle holder — a sculptural piece that doubles as a conversation starter.

Padauk wine bottle holder

Padauk wine bottle holder — warm red grain with a food-safe oil finish.

Copper pipe wine rack in a restaurant bar

Copper pipe wine rack — handmade pipework holding 12 bottles, shown in a restaurant setting.

Copper pipe log store with purpleheart top beside a wood-burning stove

Copper pipe log store with a solid purpleheart top — industrial copper meets handcrafted hardwood.

Copper pipe log store beside a wood-burning stove against a stone wall

Copper pipe log store beside a wood-burning stove — a striking piece for any living room.

Small copper pipe log store beside a wood-burning stove in a cosy living room

Compact copper pipe log store beside a wood-burning stove — perfect for smaller spaces.

Padauk coat and key rack with brass hooks in a styled entryway

Padauk coat and key rack with solid brass hooks — warm orange-red grain in a bright, modern hallway.

Purpleheart coat and key rack with brass hooks in a styled entryway

Purpleheart coat and key rack with solid brass hooks — bold violet grain, built for daily use.

Copper pipe shoe rack with coat hooks in an entryway

Copper pipe shoe rack with coat hooks — a practical and striking piece for any hallway.

Copper pipe towel rail with purple towels in a marble bathroom

Copper pipe towel rail — handmade pipework with a ladder design, shown in a luxury marble bathroom.

Copper pipe towel rail with white towels in a marble bathroom

Copper pipe towel rail — a generous ladder rail that makes a feature of any bathroom wall.

Copper pipe towel rail in a walnut and marble bathroom

Copper pipe towel rail — compact wall-mounted design in a walnut and marble bathroom setting.

Copper pipe towel rail with brass fittings in a subway-tiled bathroom

Copper pipe towel rail with brass fittings — a ladder design that transforms any bathroom wall.

Copper pipe towel rail in a natural stone bathroom with plants

Copper pipe towel rail in a warm natural stone bathroom — copper and brass fittings throughout.

Copper pipe towel rail and shelving in a natural bathroom

Copper pipe towel rail alongside matching copper shelving — a cohesive bathroom scheme.

Small copper pipe log store beside a wood-burning stove in a kitchen

Small copper pipe log store beside a wood-burning stove — the perfect companion for any hearth.

All pieces are made to order. Get in touch to discuss timber, size, and finish.

The Workshop

Where it all happens

Every board is cut, planed, glued, and finished by hand in a small workshop. No production lines, no shortcuts.

The Board Designer workshop — St Johns, Worcester, established 2021
12

Exotic hardwoods

in our current stock

100%

Made to order

no two pieces alike

2021

Established in Worcester

A small family-run business in the heart of the West Midlands, not far from the beautiful Malvern Hills. Every piece leaves our workshop with the same care it was started with.

FSC

Certified suppliers

responsibly sourced timber

£0

UK & NI delivery

free on every order

Materials & finishes

What goes into every piece

We use only food-safe, professional-grade adhesives and finishes. Every product that touches your food or your home has been chosen for its safety, durability, and quality.

Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue

Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue

The industry-leading waterproof wood glue used on all our laminated boards. FDA approved for indirect food contact — safe for chopping boards, butcher blocks, and cheeseboards. Stronger than the wood itself once cured.

FDA approvedWaterproofFood safeNon-toxic when cured

Safety data sheet (SDS)

Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue — Safety Data Sheet
Carnauba and beeswax wood finishing wax

Carnauba & Beeswax Finish

All our boards are finished with a blend of natural carnauba wax and beeswax — 100% food safe, completely natural, and free from synthetic chemicals. It nourishes the wood, enhances the grain, and provides a durable, water-resistant surface that is safe for direct food contact.

100% naturalFood safeNo syntheticsWater resistant
Safety data sheet (SDS)

Sustainability

Responsible by design

We source all our timber from suppliers who operate to FSC or PEFC standards, or from certified British woodland. We don't use tropical hardwoods from uncertified sources.

Offcuts and shavings are composted or used as kindling. Finishing oils are food-safe and plant-based wherever possible. We aim to leave as little waste as the wood will allow.

Certified timber

FSC or PEFC certified, or British-grown

Zero waste ethos

Offcuts repurposed, shavings composted

Food-safe finishes

Plant-based oils, no synthetic lacquers

Made to order

No overproduction — every piece is commissioned

British woodland — the source of our sustainably certified timbers

The Process

How a commission works

01

Get in touch

Tell us what you have in mind — the type of piece, your preferred timbers, dimensions, and any special requirements.

02

Design & quote

We'll sketch out a design and send you a detailed quote. No obligation — we're happy to refine until it's exactly right.

03

Crafting your piece

Once approved and payment received, we get to work. Every piece is made by hand in our Worcester workshop.

04

Delivery

Your finished piece is carefully packaged and delivered free of charge anywhere in the UK and Northern Ireland.

Ready to commission something special?

Every board we make is unique. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll bring it to life.

The Board Designer

Bespoke chessboards, chopping boards, butcher's blocks and cheeseboards handcrafted with beautiful exotic hardwoods in the UK. Each piece a lasting gift for family and friends. A much better solution for a corporate gift that the traditional "booze run".

Commission a Piece

Every board is made to order. Get in touch to discuss your vision.

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