Specialists in designing & making objects for interior designers, architects & businesses within the hospitality, leisure & high end residential sectors. Cornwall based, working nationally. Established in 2014, with over 100 diverse projects completed.

A multidisciplinery studio, headed by Tom Cowell
Established in 2014, Aptstudio is a product focused, multi-disciplinary design studio based in Falmouth, Cornwall, headed by Tom Cowell. Working with individuals, companies and businesses to bridge the gaps from idea to production and delivery. Tom’s experience spans from one-off fabrication to batch and mass production. Tom has previously produced narrative led products for universities, entire crowd funding campaigns for startups, restaurant interiors and large festival installations. Fascinated by materials, colour, texture and the manufacturing process; Tom combines his knowledge and passion to deliver creative solutions. 

Contact;
info@aptstudio.uk

A great project wrapped up with @boaz_studio for @scathosgelato For this project we created; - Textured pine menu boards, removable chalkboard panels sitting on hooks made to look like ice creams. - Stools and benches with folded tops and branding
Another phase of signage wrapped up for @stevalcandles in colab with @a_side.studio and our final install done for the year. This was the icing on the cake for the new factory building. I designed a mounting system for the letters so no fixings are
A collection of large Cornish larch tables created for a @dynarghdesign project at @anotherplacehotels The larch logs were debarked, levelled, sanded and then charred using a Japanese wood preservation technique called Shou Sugi Ban. The finish is
An open charcoal grill in production for chef @hyltonespey This has been in development for years, and it will finally sit in @culture.restaurant very soon. Heavy gauge steel. Patina and wax finish. A fully insulated fire box with adjustable air hol
A custom A-frame sign completed for Stein’s Coffee Shop in Padstow. Working with @a_side.studio we finalised a design in steel rebar, powder coated to suit the other exterior details. . . . . . #productdesign #designstudio #cornwall #falmout
It’s been mentioned I’ve been a little slack on here (understatement). It’s been 4 fun packed years since I last posted, and I’ve documented each of the 50+ projects completed in that time. Prepare for regular photo dumps of p
Simple but effective, the signage is up. #brass #copper #marble #luxury #highend #interiors #interiordesign #type #craft #handmade #shropshire #design #productdesign #architecture #hotel #boutique #art #arts #sculpted #artisan #fashion #engineering
Simple but effective, the signage is up. #brass #copper #marble #luxury #highend #interiors #interiordesign #type #craft #handmade #shropshire #design #productdesign #architecture #hotel #boutique #art #arts #sculpted #artisan #fashion #engineering