TRL Handmade Furniture Reviews 

161
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Evaluating 93 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers are consistently delighted with the high quality and beautiful design of the products, often highlighting the craftsmanship and well-made nature of the furniture. The delivery service is frequently praised for being punctual, efficient, and respectful, with many appreciating the professional and friendly installation teams. Reviewers also commend the overall service, noting excellent communication and a smooth process from inquiry to delivery. However, some customers experienced issues with their orders, including long delivery times, missing parts upon arrival, or products that did not match advertised pictures. There were also instances of incorrect colors, damaged items during delivery, or difficulties with order cancellations and refunds.

What people talk about most

Product

People report positive experiences with product quality, often describing items as beautiful, well-made, and... See more

Quality

Clients share positive opinions on quality, with many reviewers praising the excellent craftsmanship, design,... See more

Delivery service

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of delivery service, with many praising the punctuality, efficiency, and... See more

Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, often describing it as brilliant, efficient, professional,... See more

Order

Users describe ambiguous interactions with order, with some customers reporting straightforward and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We went over to TRL’s workshop to discuss what our options were, taking some samples with us. Ben was brilliant, guiding us through the options and making suggestions. We ordered two custom made t... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The furniture is absolutely beautiful and very well made. Everyone who has visited has commented on how stunning our breakfast bar table and stools look in the kitchen! Customer service has been excel... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the workshop initially to have a look around and decide what finish we wanted for the table we were interested in buying. We were very impressed with the company, small family run business. We... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Placed an order online after verifying my customisation needs through their chat tool, everything went smoothly. Delivery was good, everything was completed swiftly and with respect to the property to... See more


Company details

  1. Furniture Manufacturer

Written by the company

TRL Furniture is an award-winning furniture manufacturer and online retailer based in Nottingham. Our workshop hand-crafts all types of furniture using locally sourced materials. We then deliver the finished products nationwide and install them in your home with our two-person delivery team, who provide exceptional customer service. By purchasing your furniture from TRL, you are supporting five other small, independent businesses in the Nottinghamshire area, which helps sustain approximately 50 local families.


Contact info

4.0

Great

TrustScore 4 out of 5

161 reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

Asks customers to review

This company invites their customers to review, whether positive or negative

Replied to 62% of negative reviews

Typically replies within 24 hours

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.0

All reviews

(161)

86 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company, great product

Placed an order online after verifying my customisation needs through their chat tool, everything went smoothly. Delivery was good, everything was completed swiftly and with respect to the property too. The product itself appears extremely well made, using great quality products, and a clean and smooth finish.

29 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lovely table, hassle getting the correct thing

We ordered our table on 7th August.
We went for a large 10 seater 280cm table, and paid extra for the black legs. Overall the table itself is beautiful. Good craftsmanship, and a very reasonable price. Also using reclaimed wood is great for the environment. It is a very bespoke piece.
I have knocked off two stars for a few reasons surrounding the hassle of getting the table right. It was first delivered without the correct legs. These things happen, so we dropped the company an email to inform them and ask if they could replace the legs. We didn't get an email back, but did get a new delivery date for the legs. When a company gets something wrong, it's understandable, but I do think an apology goes a long way in these situations, and it would have been nice to have had an email back from the company. The delivery date they'd provided was for when we were on holiday (again these things happen), and so we rearranged it for the next time they were in the area, which was yesterday. Unfortunately they had issues with the van, and so they could no longer make the 12 - 4 delivery slot we'd been given. They eventually arrived last night at 10pm, we have a newborn baby and a late night delivery is not ideal. When they arrived, the guys are nice blokes, and they did have the correct legs, but they didn't have the felt pads to go onto the bottom of the legs. So now our table stands on cardboard until we can go and buy some ourselves. We and the company may have just had a string of bad luck, but it's just not been straight forward for us. When you order a product - especially a UK made bespoke one, you just hope for a smoother process. I hope this feedback is helpful, and an emailed apology when you mess up really does go a long way.

27 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please avoid

Please avoid. Delivery estimates on the website aren’t at all accurate and like others i had a failed delivery that I’d waited in all day for and very unprofessional customer service.

23 September 2025
Unprompted review
TRL Handmade Furniture logo

Reply from TRL Handmade Furniture

Thanks for your review. I guess that’s a fair-ish reflection on ‘some’ of your experience but what isn’t mentioned here is that we phoned when we couldn’t find the house, to a landline number that didn’t get answered, and a relevant mobile number was not given until AFTER we tried to deliver 200 miles away from our workshop.
The lead times on the website are a 3-4 week lead time depending on area and we tried to deliver but was unable, as explained.
This order was placed on the 2nd August with the attempted delivery on the 12th September and a re delivery planned in on the 1st of October.
At least no readers can see the bigger picture!

Thanks

Tim

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I visited the workshop and the gentleman who took my order was very welcoming, helpful & informative. Great communication throughout the ordering process. I absolutely love my table and bench. Beautiful craftsmanship, excellent quality and value for money. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

25 August 2025
Unprompted review
TRL Handmade Furniture logo

Reply from TRL Handmade Furniture

Thanks Christal. So pleased to hear you love your table

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with this company

Great experience with this company , table great delivery great and easy to order … very professional and so happy with our order ! Would definitely recommend them to friends .

8 September 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely adore my breakfast bar

Absolutely adore my breakfast bar. It's well made and the wood feels gorgeous under my hand. Looks great in our kitchen. The delivery guys also put it together for us which was a super pleasant surprise. Would buy from here again.

8 September 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I ordered two kitchen benches from TRL

I ordered two kitchen benches from TRL
They are of very good quality and I am pleased with them.
However on further inspection I found two marks on the backrest. Emailed TRL to inform them and received a reply with a link to a company who supplies the oil used so I could purchase some to rectify the issue. I contacted TRL to express my disappointment that they were not prepared to send me some oil at their cost as the issue was created by them .
No response !

15 September 2025
Unprompted review
TRL Handmade Furniture logo

Reply from TRL Handmade Furniture

Andy, thank you for your feedback on this.
Firstly, we advised that we thought it was a natural part of the timber and stand by that point. The team looked at the photos you provided and that was everyone’s conclusion and we all have a good knowledge of the timber and the oil used.

You mentioned in your email to us that you thought the oil had rubbed off to which we advised that we didn’t think this had happened as the oil soaks into the timber and we applied 2 coats of the oil so it is difficult to rub off so we advised you of the oil and mentioned that you could purchase some if your thought they could benefit from a top up of oil. It is still our opinion that it is part of the natural timber annd not a manufacturing defect and that the oil has not rubbed off.
Finally, Jacob who you had spoken to hasn’t not responded on purpose but has had a couple of days in the workshop rather than the office and would have responded tomorrow on his office day.

We are pleased that you love your benches and please get in touch directly if there is anything else we can help with

Thank you again

Tim

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

At first the customer service was…

At first the customer service was amazing, nothing to fault. There was a 20% offer on at the time which was due to end. The company allowed me to place and order (but for it to be put on hold) until I had samples delivered so I could see if it was suitable. Very much appreciated.

Unfortunately, when the samples came it was not suitable for what I need. Table/Bench £2.1k.
I have asked for a refund and have been told no! This was within 7 days of initially placing the order and it being agreed for it to be put on hold.

I have sent two emails now with consumer rights laws on and they are ignoring me, even the follow up email.

Would advise you either stay away or don't trust that the order is on hold as you will be told it has gone into production and you cannot cancel even without agreeing. I will be taking this further as the table will not be fit for purpose and I cannot lose out on £2.1k.

Good to hear people have had a good experience, especially as the stock on offer looks great.

3 September 2025
Unprompted review
TRL Handmade Furniture logo

Reply from TRL Handmade Furniture

Adam, thank you for you feedback however unfortunately this is not how things went at all.
You had conversations with the team about the colour options to which we sent samples out and as you were worried about losing the 20% offer we had said to place the order and we can put the colour element on hold and you can decide when the samples arrive. Not once was it discussed that the order was to be put on hold but just the colour. You then placed the order on Wednesday for a solid Oak dining table and a beech bench which we thought was a little odd to order
Two completely different timbers and therefore queried it with you and in fact you confirmed that you had ordered one of the items incorrectly and that it was to be the beech table and bench. Once confirmed we ordered the timber for your table and bench which was ordered specifically for your items because you had placed an order and confirmed it.
Upon hearing that you wanted to cancel we have responded to every email within minutes apart from the last one which is still within 24 hours and we have offered a multitude of solutions and only in the review have we found out ‘it’s not suitable’. As we work with many different types of timbers, oils, waxes etc I’m sure we can find something ‘suitable’ if you were to work with us.

Our website states all of our terms and conditions quite clearly due to the handmade nature of the business. All orders are bespoke, handmade and made to order and we don’t hold stock

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service and product

Table is exactly what I wanted and delivery was the exact day/time I’d asked for. The table looks amazing in my dining area. After lots of emails back and forth and apprehension over ordering the right thing, I am very happy with my order! Highly recommend.

14 August 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well made, beautiful furniture

Ordered a breakfast bar 11 days ago. I was informed extremely quickly when it would be delivered which was fulfilled. The bar is gorgeous, the wood is beautiful to look at and touch and it's very, very well made. The gentlemen that delivered it also came in and put it together for us which was a welcome surprise. Over the moon with my purchase

22 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality, beautifully crafted.

Excellent, beautiful well made product. Looks fabulous.Helpful company, sent images of different wood , with descriptions of colours etc .
Delivered on time & assembled.
Highly recommend.
Thank you.

5 August 2025
TRL Handmade Furniture logo

Reply from TRL Handmade Furniture

Hi Deborah, thank you very much for your kind words it is greatly appreciated

Tim

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dining table and bench with back

I bought a beautiful dining table along a bench with a back to fit into my newly renovated dining room and it perfectly ties the room together! The quality of the sanding is outstanding, I can’t feel any bumps and the finish is impeccable. To top it off it was delivered within 4 weeks of me placing the order, coming in time for a party in which it got LOTS of compliments. The communication with the TRL team also added to my experience, they couldn’t have been more helpful.

15 August 2025
Unprompted review
TRL Handmade Furniture logo

Reply from TRL Handmade Furniture

Amazing Mike thank you so much for the fantastic feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have a amazing solid oak table with…

I have a amazing solid oak table with bench that i would 100% recommend any body to purchase delivery team was outstanding down to office staff really good company thanks

15 August 2025
Unprompted review
TRL Handmade Furniture logo

Reply from TRL Handmade Furniture

Thank you for the great feedback Shane it is much appreciated

Tim

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Misleading delivery time frames

Good prices and easy to order but delivery time frames are misleading, most products state 3-4 weeks but order did not come in this time frame and customer service were quite unhelpful

5 August 2025
TRL Handmade Furniture logo

Reply from TRL Handmade Furniture

Hi Amy thanks for your feedback. I can see that you placed your order on the 22nd July and we will be delivering your new furniture on the 25th August which is 4 and a half weeks from ordering.

We are working on solutions to better the timeframes however we do stipulate that it’s approximate delivery timescales and that delivery is also based on location. There are many variable factors that are out of our control that may increase the delivery timeframe beyond 3-4 weeks

Thanks again Amy

Tim

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.

Learn more about other kinds of reviews.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look