Our Craftsmanship

Our craftsmanship

The art is
in the detail.

A rhythm of inlay. The lustre of mother of pearl. A carefully considered silhouette. At Menthome, the smallest details give a piece its character.

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Original workshop photograph of Menthome's octagonal black and ivory inlay side table
AN ORIGINAL COMMISSION / PHOTOGRAPHED IN OUR WORKSHOP
Understanding inlay

Many small details.
One considered whole.

Inlay brings contrasting materials together on a surface to create a pattern. Its character lies in the relationship between each small element and the complete design.

01 / FORM

Start with the silhouette

The proportions of a console, the curve of a headboard or the shape of a side table give the pattern its setting. Form and decoration need to work together.

02 / PATTERN

Build a visual rhythm

Floral motifs, geometric repeats and decorative borders each create a different mood. Their scale, spacing and direction shape how the finished piece is experienced.

03 / DETAIL

Bring the elements together

Small pieces of inlay are arranged into the design. The meeting of borders, curves, corners and adjoining faces is where close attention becomes especially visible.

04 / FINISH

Let the material speak

Colour, texture and finish complete the composition. Natural variations in bone and shell contribute to the individuality of handcrafted furniture.

A language of materials

Contrast. Colour. Light.

Bone inlay

Soft ivory tones create a striking contrast against coloured backgrounds. From delicate florals to architectural geometry, the material gives patterns depth and definition.

Mother of pearl

Shell brings an iridescent quality that shifts with the light. Its natural tonal variation adds richness to the surface and makes each detail worth a closer look.

Wood, colour & resin

Structure and surface work together. Across our collections, wood forms, coloured backgrounds and resin details offer different ways to express a design.

Craft, made personal

A pattern that
belongs to a place.

The Agra penthouse commission shows how a shared design language can connect an entire interior. Working to the architect's specifications, Menthome created furniture and fitted pieces across the bedroom, dressing room, vanities, mirrors and living space.

See the original workshop and installation photographs from the project at Saura Hotel, Agra, formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Agra.

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Original workshop photograph showing the inlay headboard and matching bed frame from the Agra penthouse commission
THE ORIGINAL CRAFT / AGRA PENTHOUSE COMMISSION
Choosing your piece

Begin with
the details that matter.

Share the dimensions of your space, the colours you love and the pattern that caught your eye. Our team can help you explore the collection and discuss the possibilities for a bespoke enquiry.

Materials, finishes and available customisations vary by piece. Speak with us about the design you have in mind.

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Made personal

Bring a story into your space.