Made in Suffolk

As discussed on BBC Radio Suffolk, this substantial writing desk was commissioned specifically for one of our clients from their own Walnut tree. A lovely piece of furniture with a personal family history to pass down through the generations. Felled in the great storm of '87 the 200 year old tree that was growing on a Suffolk Estate was planked and left to season in a Barn for 20 years.

Charles took great pleasure in sorting through the planks and selecting the most suitable ones for the table frame and veneers. The style is reminiscent of a classical Prussian galleried piece combined with an English contemporary design. Size is approx 1360:w x 950d, large enough to accommodate a laptop, spread out papers and books and still leave room to manoeuver.

We had enough wood to make 2 galleried desks, 2 smaller contemporary desks, and a interesting bookcase and side table with an oriental feel.
This project was an inspirational design process to experience and we always try to find unique ways to work with all our clients.

BLADE PAINTING

We're genuinely excited about blade painting because we believe that we've created a truly original decorative technique. Like the best of decorative ideas, it comes from the humble artist and in this case, use of the pallet knife.

We've adapted the technique of applying paint with a blade rather than with a brush and developed it into a highly durable and versatile paint system.

Blade painting creates a stunning broken tonal patina. This finish makes it ideal for high traffic areas for commercial use, hotels and country houses, because it disguises small scuff marks and blemishes. It's a wonderful way of creating feature walls that really catch the eye in the contemporary interior.


Visually, blade painting has the effect and feel of polished plaster -but with a more compact texture. It has the added advantage of of virtually limitless colour and tonal combinations, including a whole range of metallic and pearlescent finishes to complement an existing or newly - designed interior scheme.

It really is something that has to be seen (and indeed touched!) to be believed. If you would like to see a sample, please get in touch.

Charles

First blog..

Our exciting news this month is the launch of our new website.

Big thanks to our website techie the marvelous Trigg from Richie designs, amazing Gracie for modeling the fabulous rich and luxurious fabrics loaned by our suppliers and exclusive fabric houses, Fox Linton, Lelievre, Sacho, Zimmer and Rohde, and Noblis.

Our thanks also go to the hugely talented Morgan for styling the girl shots and Steve Hodgeson photography for capturing them with ease, and not forgetting up and coming graphics and aps designer Lawrie Wright for coming up with our new logo..

Check out our news page on a regular basis for snippets of interior design advice, what's new, a few trends, etc. and do fill out the form for regular updates or more information, or just to feedback on our new site.... best wishes for a warm spring!