CRAMER
"JOSH WAS BORN WITH
SAWDUST IN HIS BLOOD."
WHAT SETS US APART
JOURNEY
Experience & Vision
Josh offers you a unique skill set. He has journeyed from the Appalachian Trail to the cities of New York and London and now to his home in the English countryside. An artisan who will create a timeless fusion of contemporary design and elegance for your home.
ROOTS
Family & Values
Our Studio and workshop are based at the historic Grenville Hall, Josh draws inspiration from the beautiful, rolling hills of the South Downs National Park in Hampshire, England, where he lives with his wife and son.
HERITAGE
Passion & Integrity
Our Creative Director Josh Cramer is a third-generation cabinetmaker whose experience offers you craftsmanship which goes beyond his 39 years. For Josh woodwork is a way of life, not just a means of making a living.
When Josh moved to England 10 years ago, he brought with him a distinct skill set and a rich cultural palette from which he draws inspiration.
Josh lives and works in the beautiful South Downs National Park with his wife and son. His studio and workshop are based at the historic Grenville Hall, which is a creative hub for artists, writers, musicians and designers.
Josh Cramer, a third generation Cabinetmaker, has wholeheartedly embraced British design culture whilst remaining true to his roots as an East Coast Artisan. As his father once said, “Josh was born with sawdust in his blood”.
Josh has worked in prestigious homes in The Hamptons, New York City, and Washington with clients ranging from Rock Stars to Politicians. His client base remains as interesting today working in homes from London to Oxford, Winchester to Devon and across the South Coast.
It is the fusion of Transatlantic design inspiration, style and expertise that makes Cramer Bespoke unique.
MEET
JOSH
Cramer
Raised in the Amish heartland of Pennsylvania in a community where hand-crafted woodwork is not only a means of living, it is a way of life.
LISTEN TO THE BUZZ​
ROBERT OFFEN
Swanage, Dorset
"Cramer Bespoke has now completed three separate jobs in our 16th century farmhouse and we are very satisfied with the quality of the work. Josh has laid and waxed new solid oak floorboards in a large games room and sanded and waxed original pine floorboards in a lounge and in a bedroom. In each case, the work was quite arduous and required a high degree of skill and sensitivity to make the floors look right in a period setting. Josh did an excellent job with minimal disruption and mess and was very pleasant to deal with. We are very happy to recommend him."
VICTORIA & JOHN WELSH
Droxford, Hampshire
"We used Cramer Bespoke Kitchen and Flooring Design Service in our 18th Century barn conversion. It was such a busy time in our lives and Cramer Bespoke were fantastic. Josh listened to our brief and added little details that make it feel very special and designed just for us. We love to cook and the kitchen layout and clever storage work so well that our new kitchen is a pleasure to use. We definitely recommend Cramer Bespoke to anyone who wants a personal touch to their kitchen and beautiful craftsmanship."
GEOFFREY & LORRAINE
Southsea, Hampshire
"We commissioned a Kitchen Dresser and from the first meeting and through the design process Josh was a joy to work with. We needed somewhere to store and display our dinner service and glassware. When the dresser was delivered we realised we now owned a beautiful piece of furniture that we could pass down to our Grandchildren. The design was in keeping with our Victorian home and yet perfect for the contemporary feel of our new kitchen - dining room. We highly recommend Cramer Bespoke."
ANITA POLLINGER
London & Meon Valley, Hampshire
"When I needed an end table and sideboard for my drawing room I didn't hesitate to call Josh who has undertaken many projects in my country and London homes. He creates beautiful designs that live perfectly in a period setting. He has since made a walk-in wardrobe and a dresser and refitted my bathroom with cupboards and shelving. All of his work is above and beyond what I had hoped for. He is the best find! A wonderful designer and craftsman, very courteous and a pleasure to have working in my home."
JANET & MARK BANDY
Hambledon, Hampshire
"We used Cramer Bespoke as part of a larger project which saw half of our period cottage completely transformed. Josh worked seamlessly with our main builder and the other tradesmen involved, and our finished oak floor looks stunning. After talking to him about the floor he came back with intelligent suggestions, really showing that he had understood our brief and cared about getting things right for us - perfect at a very stressful time! Josh was a very hard worker with a great eye for detail and a calm competent approach. We will be using him again and would absolutely recommend his work ethic, craftsmanship and positive attitude."
CAREY & HUGO
Winchester
"Cramer Bespoke built our beautiful outdoor L-shaped seating arrangement. Josh was great to work with and made some fantastic design suggestions which I am grateful for to this day. This 'outdoor sofa' has transformed the way we use the garden. Josh also designed and created my sons built-in wardrobe utilising a tricky space - Josh's smart ideas combined with great craftsmanship has transformed the room, not just in terms of storage solutions, but creating a greater sense of space too. Josh is a true craftsman and fantastic at what he does - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him."