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Our Story

Our dream has always been to produce Shepherds Huts together and create a family run business with our beautiful daughters, and after 30 plus years our journey has begun. We are now “Living Our Dream” with making Shepherds Huts and sharing the love, heart and soul which goes into each production with our clients.

Paul is a traditional cabinet maker and has worked on many prestige projects around the world and started his journey as just a boy. Paul shares a true passion for woodwork and especially creating unique, custom and high-quality craftsmanship which in today’s society is hard to find.

Debbie has worked as a Legal Secretary for nearly as long in her working life and has undergone many projects with Paul during their lifetime together.

Our Journey

We began to apply our vision and designs, which lead to procuring relevant materials to enable the production of our very first Shepherds Hut during Lockdown 2020. We managed to secure an original set of 1914 Elevator cast iron wheels, which set the foundation and historic background for this unique piece of craftsmanship.

After many weeks of hard work, dedication and cups of tea, our dream has become a reality by completing our very own Shepherds Hut, which is just the beginning of our story…….

Debbie Wrist

Debbie is the driving force behind everything ‘View From A Room’. Helping realise the initial conception Debbie has taken great care to ensure the vision becomes reality.

Debbie handles many aspects of the business having a wealth of experience from working with legal firms.

Hobbies and interests. And Debbie is also a qualified Nordic Walking Instructor.

What's Next?

Simply give us a call or drop us an email & we will start discussing your ideal shepherds hut.

Testimonials

...Paul has created the perfect office space for me to successfully work full time from home, the Shepherds Hut is exactly as I imagined when Paul and I discussed the brief to build an office in our garden, with Paul’s vision I now have a fully equipped, modern work space which is built to the highest of standards with a beautiful interior made from quality materials and finished to an outstanding level of Craftsmanship, I am completely delighted with my very own “room with a view”...
Robert, July 2021
Simply put, Paul Wrist is the best. He is a master craftsman whose skills are unparalleled. I cannot overstate the excellence and sheer precision of his work, which is only matched by the pride with which it is executed. This is a rare combination to find; and it is even rarer to find these qualities in such a thoroughly pleasant person. A family man with traditional values, Paul is punctual, reliable and trustworthy. We just gave him the keys to our home, safe in knowledge that we would return to be greeted by the delights of his newest creation.
Rich & Tori Green
Paul is a delight to work with. His enthusiasm, imaginative ideas, willingness to try new things, and ultimately deliver craftsman-made high quality bespoke items is exemplary. His attention to detail and personal pride in his work is quite admirable. And he meets his timetables too.

Paul has worked on 3 properties for us, and we have always been chuffed with the results. I have no hesitation in recommending him. (Apart from wanting him to do more work for us.)
Ian and Helen Findlater
The Garden Shed Cafe.
Paul is an artisan. There is nothing he can’t create out of wood. His work is superb. When on site any problems were treated as challenges, he is always cheerful, professional and will go that extra mile to help. I cannot commend him highly enough.
Sue Bennett
Paul was recommended to us by a close friend.

He helped us at very short notice to install worktops and cabinets into our offices.

Paul went ridiculously beyond expectations and spent considerable time ensuring everything was fitted to perfection. Not only is his work perfect and faultless but he works in a super tidy and clean manner. His enthusiasm and passion for his work is unlike any other. It really was a privilege to have him helping us.

Given the amazing job he did of the office at such short notice we asked Paul to create a bespoke workbench and jewellers bench. The result was fantastic. Never known anyone to work to such perfection. Paul is truly a one of a kind and would be our only choice for any future projects.

If you want a real craftsman who passionately cares about his work you must choose Paul.

We will forever be grateful for his kindness and generous help.
Martin
Silvertime
Paul recently undertook some complex bespoke joinery work for us. The workmanship and attention to detail are first class and we are delighted with the result. Paul was a pleasure to deal with and clearly loves his work.
Nikolai Shepherd
We have used Paul on several occasions and found his work to be of an excellent standard; he designed and made our front door and garage doors which have been admired by many people. He is very professional and never takes short cuts with his work. He has the values of a highly skilled artisan craftsman. All items are bespoken and top quality. We would have no hesitation in recommending him and his work.
Ann and Bob Pells

About us

We manufacture handcrafted Shepherd Huts to our clients requirements and demands for everyday living.

What we do

We work with you to bring your dream space to life using decades of craftsmanship experience and the highest quality materials.