Millar Made, Cambridgeshire

Looking to add some designer flair to the objects in your home or on the hunt for a gorgeous one-off gift for the person who has everything? Check out Millar Made, a creative workshop in Cambs where owner Ash works wonders with natural materials such as reclaimed wood, turning it into modern, stylish pieces like computer monitor stands, geometric pen pots, lamps, trinket dishes and vinyl record stands.

Ash recently quit the rat race of office life to pursue his passion for making design-led handmade and purposeful pieces for the home that can be treasured forever. The ethos at Millar Made is all about quality over quantity and we love Ash’s commitment to sustainability – he salvages unwanted materials and repurposes them into something beautiful that will last for decades.

The pieces are standout, modern creations, but thanks to their chic, pared-back designs would look fabulous in any home. Millar Made’s range currently includes office and homeware items, but if you’ve got a specific idea for a larger bespoke piece or item of furniture to jazz up your home, Ash is happy to work with you to turn your vision into reality.

We’re particularly taken with the home office pieces and reckon the phone stands, trinket dish and pen pots would make perfect, and unique, Christmas presents this year. And, if you’re working from home for the foreseeable then it’s probably about time to ditch the stack of books propping up your computer and invest in one of Millar Made’s smart monitor stands. They’re guaranteed to make your WFH office instantly insta-worthy and save you a lot of future visits to the chiropractors.

You’ll find some of our favourite items and inspired Christmas gift ideas from Millar Made in Muddy’s Indie Store here or visit Millar Made directly here.