Calum Johnstone, George Heriot’s School, Edinburgh - Flying Carpet
When I first took on the prospect of staging ‘Aladdin’, my immediate thought was of how to create a magic carpet. The iconic scene for the titular character and Jasmine called for something special. Having seen Michael’s work firsthand, I knew he was the right man for the job. And, to put it bluntly, I was right.
Michael’s strength is getting to know exactly what you want and somehow cleverly coming up with a plan to create your vision. He shared his thoughts at every step of the design process and no detail was too small for Michael. He simply knew what needed done, and when. I was kept fully informed as to the progress of the project, complete with pictures and videos of the operation.
Not one to deliver a product and leave it, Michael made sure that the carpet fulfilled our requirements completely. Even after delivery, he spent a lot of time ensuring that we knew how to operate it safely, and checked to see if there were any tweaks needed. The care and attention to detail that Michael brings to all of his creations is second to none.
Suffice to say, the magic carpet was just that: magical. The feedback we received from our pupils’ parents was astounding. All were impressed by the carpet design, as they couldn’t work it out! It reinforced what I already knew; that when you have Michael Osborne onboard, the sky’s the limit.
Laura & Ross Brown, Glasgow - Alcove Cabinets
I was very impressed with the quality and standard of Mike's work when completing dresser cabinets for our front room. He made sure understood what I was looking for and created a design which matched my requirements. He communicated what he was doing and responded to any queries I had promptly. The work was done promptly and expertly. We are delighted with the results.
Derek & Janet Ross, Dumfries - Kitchen
I got Michael to revamp my kitchen which was old and tired. He dismantled my existing units and spray painted the lot in a modern grey he also laid a new kardene floor and builtI me a new cupboard which exactly matches the existing kitchen.
His skills and workmanship are first class and I would not hesitate to use him again. Skilled craftsmen are hard to come by so thank you Michael
Sue Downey, Thornhill - Wardrobes
Michael designed and constructed built-in wardrobes in three of our bedrooms. We were delighted with the results, including his use of space, clean design and neat work.
Michael has an easy manner, communicates well over options and timescales and was very reliable.
Tom Gillingham, Edinburgh - Alcoves
Mike was incredibly straightforward to deal with and quickly came up with a creative storage solution for what was an awkward space. He was very responsive and helpful with small tweaks to the design - the finished product is fantastic and the workmanship/installation is high quality. He was even able to match the design of some existing cupboards to make it really fit into the room.
Robert & Eleanor Brodie, Durisdeer - Shed
I spend some time looking for a replacement shed but could not find what I wanted. Then I met Michael Osborne. I showed him a photo of a shed I liked and he said, no problem I can do that for you. He has built exactly what we wanted. Michael was very nice to work with, keeping us informed during design and planning and offering options along the way. Attractive & substantial, the shed is far superior to anything I had seen on the open market. We are delighted with the result.
Anne & Jonny, Newton Stewart - Library Unit
Mike was a joy to work alongside in creating our library unit, he was able to distill our ideas and myriad of pictures into drawings that captured our vision perfectly. Mike also provided ideas and tips to enhance the design too in terms of wood choice & finishes. The end installed result is more than we could wish for and has been much admired by our friends & family. It’s a statement piece which we feel is timeless yet quirky enough to suit our style.
We love it so much, we’ve already commissioned Mike to craft another library unit for us!
Jane and Derek Wooff, Crossmichael - Kitchen
Mike was recommended by our architect as our new house build required a creative approach to designing a functional , contemporary and aesthetic kitchen to suit the unusual space.
He actively engaged in understanding our requirements and took a lot of time to make sure we were happy with the finished proposal.
The standard of build is excellent and the pride he takes in his work is evident.He is a real craftsman with a well developed sense of design and I would recommend him without reservation .
Graeme Duff, Stirling - Birch Ply Bookcase
Mike surpassed all of our expectations with another beautifully designed and fitted set of shelving! He once again showcased his craftsmanship and attention to detail in the second piece he has delivered for us
Paul McGraw, East Kilbride - Alcove Unit
Right from when Mike came to give the first estimate it was clear that he was a true craftsman. He understood what I was looking for immediately and the illustration he later provided looked like he’d drawn exactly what was in my head. The standard of work he delivered is excellent. Despite a few structural challenges my old flat threw his way he remained patient and kept the lines of communication open as I got plumbers and plasterers in to handle the hidden horrors the alcove exposed. The cabinet fits in perfectly and looks like it should always have been there. I would not hesitate to recommend Mike to anyone.