Hand-crafted woodwork designed and made in Finland.
The story behind Plankki
About Plankki
Hei! I am Stijn, the owner of Plankki. Plankki was created after years of hobbying and DIYing with wood while having a full-time office job. Then I thought it was time for a real change and started studying carpentry to pursue my true passion. I haven't regretted it since!
A little while later, Plankki was born. With Plankki I create things from scratch, recycle, upcycle the old, or help with building spaces. I build things that people can enjoy every day for as long as possible. All creations are built and designed in Finland.
Previous work
Previous work can be anything from space improvements to renovations to furniture.
After having lived in Finland for over 10 years, I've got inspired by Finnish design, nature, its Sisu mentality, ways of living, and the extreme seasons.
I've also seen how wood has such a huge impact on Finnish society: it's used in everything you see around you, from architecture to furniture to art to warming up the sauna.
I somehow try to absorb all this in the work I do with Plankki and combine it with a little bit of Dutch influence and mentality!
How Plankki works
Discuss & design
I start by discussing design wishes and ideate designs based on the client's wishes.
Plan
With the rough designs in mind I can start planning, take measures, and forecast materials & costs.
Build
All materials are then carefully crafted and assembled into a high quality product.
Testimonials
What Plankki customers have to say <3
Viliina
Oak bench with storage and sliding doors
"I’m very happy with the custom bench Stijn made for the nook in front of my bedroom window! It is an oddly sized space so I wanted something custom made that fits the vibe of my apartment - Stijn got my idea perfectly.
He is friendly, trustworthy, and communicative, and made sure to ask for my opinion whenever needed throughout the process.
One thing I especially appreciated was his attention to detail when it came to the finish. He tested multiple coatings and sent me different options, and took the time to find a beautiful lacquer that brought out the perfect wood color to match my floors.
The bench fits very nicely into my home - it’s both beautiful and practical, giving me extra storage while making my bedroom feel complete as a space. Very happy with the collaboration and final product!"
Martijn
Window sills
"During the renovation of our 1960 row house we made the mistake of throwing out the old wooden windowsills, the longest being over 3 meters long. The task of getting new ones sat on our to-do list for a year, until we met Stijn.
He advised us, created, painted and installed new end-to-end windowsills for three bedrooms. A job that required detailed measuring and precision cutting, as no walls are straight in these old houses.
We are very happy with the collaboration with Stijn. His skills are top-notch, and the resulting window sills look lovely."
Stefan
Loft bed, storage, and desk planning
"Stijn helped us with a technical drawing to see if a smaller space in our apartment could fit a custom loft bed with storage space and a desk.
The drawing he made was really helpful and detailed, and convinced us to move forward with it. We were really happy with how Stijn handled the project."
Want to discuss a potential project?
Plankki can help with different things.
Furniture & living
In and outdoor furniture or other interior/outdoor woodwork.
Smaller renos/fixes
Renovations or fixes in and around the house or summer house.
Planning & building
Helping you plan materials and costs or build spaces to enjoy every day.
