Bespoke furniture with colour, character and craftsmanship
Discover handmade footstools, upholstered coffee tables, cushions and lampshades created with care—and tailored to suit your room, fabric and personal style.
Furniture and soft furnishings designed around you
Ashley & Marler creates distinctive pieces for people who want their home to feel individual. Choose from ready-to-buy designs or speak to us about size, fabric, colour and coordinating accessories.
Bespoke footstools
From statement footstools to upholstered coffee-table styles and ottomans, explore pieces made for comfort, proportion and personality.
View footstools →Matching cushions
Bring a room together with handmade cushions chosen to complement your furniture, favourite fabric or wider interior scheme.
View cushions →Handmade lampshades
Add colour and warmth with characterful lampshades, including designs that coordinate beautifully with footstools and cushions.
View lampshades →Upholstered coffee tables
A generous soft centrepiece that combines the comfort of a footstool with the scale and presence of a coffee table.
Explore upholstered designs →Upholstery services
Refresh a well-loved piece, explore new fabrics or ask for practical guidance before beginning an upholstery project.
Explore upholstery →Bespoke enquiries
Have a room, size or fabric in mind? Tell us what you are considering and we will help you explore the right direction.
Start your enquiry →
Crafted with care in West Sussex
We are a family-run business with a love of expressive fabrics, thoughtful proportions and practical craftsmanship. Our furniture is handmade with care in our Sussex workshop, giving every piece a more personal quality than standard, mass-produced furniture.
Whether you are drawn to rich velvet, botanical pattern, bold colour or something quieter, bespoke work gives you the freedom to create a piece that belongs in your home.
Meet Ashley & MarlerFrom room idea to finished piece
Not sure where to begin? A few practical details are enough to start the conversation.
Share your idea
Tell us about the room, how the piece will be used and what you are hoping to achieve.
Consider the details
Explore approximate dimensions, fabric, colour, finish and the demands of everyday use.
Agree the direction
We help clarify the practical design before work begins. Timescales depend on the piece.
Made with care
Your furniture or accessory is handcrafted before delivery arrangements are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bespoke footstool?
A bespoke footstool is made around choices such as size, height, fabric, colour and finish, rather than being limited to a standard mass-produced specification.
Can a footstool be used as a coffee table?
A large upholstered footstool can work as a soft coffee-table centrepiece. Consider the height, surface stability and how you plan to use it before choosing the dimensions.
Can cushions or lampshades coordinate with a footstool?
Yes. Coordinating fabrics and colours can connect several elements of a room. Ask about matching options when discussing your piece.
Can I choose my own upholstery fabric?
Bespoke work allows fabric options to be discussed. Suitability depends on the intended use, durability and practical upholstery requirements.
Do you serve customers outside Sussex?
Yes. Ashley & Marler is based in Sussex and serves customers across the United Kingdom. A flat £25 UK delivery charge applies at checkout.
Have a piece or room in mind?
Share your approximate dimensions, fabric ideas or photographs and ask what might work best. We will help you identify a practical next step.
Discuss your project