As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, we work closely with Bath-based arts and crafts charity Articulate in giving our discontinued fabric books and remnants a new lease of life.
It was lovely to get an update from Karen Woodfield at Articulate recently.

“The fabric supplies have allowed members to continue to develop their skills after the workshop.  We have distributed the fabric to other not for profit or educational organisations including local schools for their textile departments, an after-school group, crafts groups for the elderly and for adults with learning difficulties. We have also been able to support a member who is studying textile degree, who has then taught at our club.  We also have a disabled young member who is using the fabric to help her with developing her skills and a portfolio in preparation for applying to study costume design.  We have another member who makes costumes for a local community theatre group who is using the fabric.  Lastly, Ralph Allen School is starting teaching GCSE Textiles in 2019 and a significant proportion of the fabric from your last donation will form the basis of their textile collection for the students to use. “

It was great to see some of the results recently; from coasters to bags, the results were really inspiring. Keep up the good work Articulate!

We were very excited to find out earlier today that we have been shortlisted in the Residential Interior Designer category of the Bath Property Awards!

A very big thank you to our wonderful clients who supplied testimonials for our submission. Such as this one from a client for whom we have recently completed a riverside warehouse conversion in London.

“Last year I bought a two-storey warehouse apartment. It had been vacant for some time, and used as a rental property prior to that, so was pretty run down. The estate agents said it had potential, but it was a case of stripping it right back to its external walls and starting again, including electrics, plumbing and shifting floors, walls and ceilings. I knew from the very start that John and his team understood my style and the look I wanted to achieve. They were expert at divining the world of interiors down to a manageable set of options. I expected that, but what really impressed was the diligence as the project progressed, as we discovered what was under raised floors, behind boxing, beneath layers of paint. They were invested at each stage of the project, allowing us to make the most of every opportunity: to rationalise the layout, layer lighting, maximise the space, enhance original features, and, as a result, the apartment now feels cohesive, everything makes sense, as well as looking fabulous! The quality of finish is exceptional. A particular mention must go to Fiona, whose abilities go far beyond her professional accreditation. She has been a constant source of inspiration, and proved adept at problem solving and project managing. It has been a true delight to work with fellow professionals, and now we’re making the most of living in such a beautiful, practical, unique apartment. Even the estate agents didn’t want to leave!”

We have our fingers, and everything else, crossed for the big day on 23rd November!

We’re pleased to announce the opening of our new showroom! So that we can better showcase our products and interior and garden design service, this summer saw an extensive refurbishment to our Bathwick Hill showroom. This work has included broadening our offering from boutique and individual craftspeople locally, to sourcing new and interesting suppliers internationally. Our library of fabric and wallpaper books has also been extended to allow us to provide a greater range of products with a dedicated island space for browsing and meeting.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

John and Sophie have been in Paris for the last few days at the world’s leading interior design show. They’ve assured us they haven’t been spending all their time trying out all the gastronomic delights of the city, but instead have been busy instead sourcing the unusual and the very special for our showroom and clients alike. We can’t wait to see it all arrive here over the coming weeks.Sophie and John have also been keeping us up to date on the latest trends to be found there too; they tell us tribal is going to be big. You heard it here first!

Hot on the heels of Paris, London also beckons with 100% Design and Decorex. Our very own Rianne, Lydia, Magda and Sandra will all be flying the Bath flag at these shows, bringing back the latest trends, innovation and a heap of inspiration!

We have really enjoyed welcoming both Rianne and Helena to the team over the last few weeks.

Helena joins us as Senior Interior Designer, having previously worked for London practice March & White.With over 10 years of high-end design experience across both residential and yachting sectors, Helena has worked internationally on private residences across London, New York and Los Angeles.

With her impeccable attention to detail, Rianne provides invaluable support to our interior design team. With over ten years’ experience in customer-facing roles, Rianne works alongside the studio in procurement and the compilation of our detailed FF&E documents, so essential to each project.

We look forward to introducing you to both very soon.

With the wonderful summer we’ve just had, Nick’s mind has been turning to the Mediterranean for a bit of inspiration for our garden designs right here in Bath. A slightly different approach to garden design from those sunnier climes but achievable with the right materials, and the right balance of form, structure and texture. Think terracotta, dappled shade to protect you from the midday sun, and drifts of hardy, scented rosemary. For more information, head to the latest issue of Bath Life, out today.

We’ve recently designed the interiors of a lateral conversion in the heart of the city, which included lighting and electrics, spatial planning, furniture, colour schemes and decorative lighting throughout. The clients were thrilled with their new luxury pied-à-terre and you can get more of a sneak peek coming soon to ‘our work’ section of the website.

We are keen to ensure that the wealth of local talent we have here is nurtured and given as much opportunity to grow and develop as possible. So it was with great pleasure that Nick spent an afternoon yesterday with the garden design students at the renowned Cotswold Gardening School, giving them advice on setting up their own business in the ever-changing design industry.

And what exciting talent there is out there! Nick’s very much looking to returning next year to help the next wave of designers find their feet and flourish.

Nick and Fiona are heading to RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week to soak up the award-winning gardens and multi-sensory experience, and sunshine!

You can follow along on our Twitter feed to see latest trends and eye-catching finds direct from the show. Nick will also be reporting back on a group of Bath-based companies with their own stand at the show in his next Bath Life magazine column.