Our Story
As a bespoke joinery manufacturer, we’ve come a long way since 2010, when Dean & Vita Rizova founded Bulgaro Ltd. as an extension of their high-end fit out business, DRDT Constructions. During this time we’ve established an outstanding reputation as a specialist fit out contractor, manufacturing and installing the highest quality bespoke joinery and upholstery for a wide range of projects across multiple sectors.
Having been fortunate to have worked with many of the UK’s most prestigious main contractors, architects, designers, developers and clients, we’ve proven ourselves to be the “preferred option” for many of our clients. Recognised for our passion, dedication, problem solving abilities and a “can do” attitude, we take great pride in our work and by adopting a collaborative approach, we look to develop partnerships with all stakeholders, testament to which is the high levels of repeat and referral custom that we’ve been able to generate.
Our continued success is built on our key assets – our own state of the art manufacturing facility, our showrooms and the knowledge, expertise and commitment of our people, the combination of which ensures that we are able to deliver time and again the highest quality projects, snag free, on time and within budget.
Our People
PHOTOS & BRIEF SYNOPSIS TO BE ADDED UNDER TWO HEADINGS
DIRECTORS
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Our Factory
Based in Sittingbourne, Kent, our modern 34,200 ft2 state of the art factory is home to all of our joinery manufacturing and finishing and is where you’ll find our dedicated and highly skilled team of joiners, machinists, craftspeople and finishers combining with the latest technology to produce everything from a single bespoke piece of furniture to multiple rollout items according to the size and scale of the project.
All aspects of joinery manufacture are undertaken in-house including CNC Machining, Veneering, Finishing, Solid Surface, Upholstery, Edge-banding and Lamination ensuring that we remain in full control of your project at all times.
Material Lab
Located within the factory, you’ll find a dedicated space known as the “Material Lab” which has multiple uses; including the presentation of a wide range of new and innovative finishes and recycled products as well as the results of our own internal research & development. It’s also a unique collaborative meeting space for clients, architects and designers to meet and discuss their projects surrounded by a multitude of products designed to provide inspiration, ideas and solutions. A fully working Siemens Studioline Showroom Kitchen completes the space meaning that we can also offer you a pretty good cup of coffee as you relax and consider your options.
Our Showroom
Located in Bexleyheath, Kent, our showroom, set over three floors, showcases examples of our manufactured joinery, specialist finishes and the latest trends and also includes fully working kitchens from Sub Zero & Wolf, Gaggenau, Bora and Bosch; providing an ideal opportunity for customers, architects and designers to meet with us to discuss their next project as we begin the journey with you to develop your ideas into becoming a reality.
"Having worked with Bulgaro on one of the most challenging Projects in London for the last 3 years - The Peninsula Hotel & Residencies, it was refreshing to see their resolute approach to the numerous challenges presented by the complex build, they've excelled at finding the best solutions and implementing these efficiently and without a fuss! "
Cutting Edge Finishing
Our innovative finishing department is armed with leading-edge technology and the best master finishers in the industry, where every product is finished to the highest quality.
Utilising the latest materials and techniques our finishing team takes pride in pushing the boundaries of craftsmanship continuously.
The latest generation equipment not only enhances efficiency, but also guarantees superior quality finish time and time again.
Modern Machine Shop
Our modern Machine Shop is equipped with leading-edge machinery – 5 axis CNC machining centers with vast array of capabilities, beam saws, edge-banders amongst numerous other machines. This allows us to quickly and accurately cut, drill and shape material for anything form one off item to multiple projects simultaneously. The ongoing investment will see the introduction of the latest generation Homag egde-bandning machine will will expand our capacity and capabilities further in 2024.
The huge investment in technology is closely matched by our skilled team, who constantly push the limits of joinery manufacturing. The department exemplifies a perfect marriage of traditional woodworking expertise and modern technological precision and speed delivering complex projects on time.
Upholstery
Our in-house upholstery department is one of the main USPs that set Bulgaro apart form competitors form day one. We offer our clients expert advise, capacity and skill unmatched in the industry. The wide range of options, include lounge and banquette seating, leather and panel work, quilting, embroidery, and more specialist embellishment and detailing such as marquetry and hand stitching. Our specialist upholsterers possess a wealth of knowledge and experience which is reflected in the quality of their work. We have the capacity to produce anything from a single bespoke signature piece through to multiple units for the widest range of environments.
Installation
We understand and appreciate the importance of the installation process and the time and money that this can cost, which means that we are always striving to factor this in to our initial designs and methods of manufacturing to ensure that the installation of our products can be implemented as efficiently as possible. Our dedicated installation and project management teams possess a varied skillset covering all essential trades allowing them to satisfy all of your onsite requirements with the minimum of fuss whether working independently or with main contractors and other sub contractors.
CAD & Design
Our in-house CAD/Design team have a wealth of manufacturing knowledge and experience to be able to design and generate detailed drawings for approval/manufacture. We recognise the importance of the design/CAD process to us and our clients and have invested in the latest software and computer equipment. We model exclusively in 3D, which allows us streamline the whole process by outputting straight to our CNC machines reducing time whilst improving accuracy and efficiency.
Solid Surface
Working with all the well known brands of solid surface materials, our skilled fabricators are able to produce anything from a kitchen worktop to complex three dimensional shaped reception desks, 3D walls paneling, maximising the endless possibilities achievable using this type of material. The investment in Industrial Thermoformer allows us to form solid surface materials ( amongst others) quickly and accurately time and time again into a wide range of shapes and sizes.
Factory / Headquarters
Showroom / London Office
£500,000
Projected investment in 2024
95%
Of our work is repeat business from trusted clients
36,000 sq. ft
State-of-the-art Manufacturing Facility
Over £5M
Invested in our eco-friendly factory
2,500 sq. ft
London Showroom
50
Direct Employees by Bulgaro
CERTIFICATION
FSC, CHAS Elite and Constructionline Gold Certifications.
100%
Of waste wood, paper and cardboard is recycled