About

About the workshop

The story

Nostos started from an obsession with woodworking — not the business of it, but the actual making. The moment a joint closes perfectly, the satisfaction of a surface planed by hand, the quiet engineering that makes a finished piece feel inevitable. I'm Lewis Stainton, and I run this workshop in Limassol, Cyprus. Every piece — from solid timber furniture and wall panelling to concealment furniture with hidden compartments and secret doors — is personally designed, built, and installed. The craftsmanship you notice is only half of it. The engineering you don't — concealed joinery, invisible fixings, hidden cable routing — is what makes every piece exceptional. You deal directly with the maker throughout. No subcontractors, no sales team.

Detail of hand-finished reclaimed timber desk

Materials

Most woodwork workshops in Cyprus build exclusively with MDF, melamine, and laminate — and for good reason: these materials are durable, consistent, and cost-effective. We use them too. But we also have the tooling and experience to build in solid hardwood when the brief calls for it. Whatever your project, we recommend the material that fits your space, your style, and your budget.

Engineered materials

  • MDF & melamine — The workhorse of built-in cabinetry and storage across Cyprus. Consistent, moisture-resistant, and available in hundreds of decors.
  • High-pressure laminate — Scratch- and heat-resistant surfaces for countertops and heavy-use cabinetry. Low maintenance, long life.
  • Spray-finished MDF — Smooth high-gloss or matte lacquer for a clean, modern look — the standard across contemporary European interior design.

Solid timber

  • European oak — Hardwearing with a warm, open grain. Our most requested timber for shelving, wall panelling, and concealment furniture.
  • American black walnut — Rich colour and fine grain — our choice for executive furniture, feature pieces, and concealment builds.
  • Ash, cherry & iroko — Select hardwoods for specific needs — light Scandinavian-style ash, warm cherry, or tropical iroko for outdoor joinery.

How we work

Every project — from a single shelf to a full concealment build — follows the same process.

01

Consultation

We visit your site, take measurements, and talk through what you need — materials, layout, budget.

02

Design & pricing

Technical drawings, material selection, and a clear fixed quote before any work begins.

03

Build

Workshop fabrication with progress updates. We build to final dimensions — no on-site guesswork.

04

Installation

On-site fitting and finishing. We leave the space clean and ready to use.

Get in touch

For quotes, commissions, or questions about architectural woodwork — you'll speak directly with the maker.

Lewis Stainton

+357 99 905806

Limassol, Cyprus

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