The Stuarts came to power in 1603 upon the death of the childless Elizabeth I and ruled until 1714. The 17th century was a turbulent time in Britain and included a Civil War, the execution of a king, and the ultimate Restoration of the monarchy. In architectural terms, it was a period of transition, from […]
The Tudor dynasty began in 1485, when Henry VII won the Battle of Bosworth, and lasted until the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603. The three generations of Tudor monarchs had an immense and lasting impact on the country and its architecture. From Ecclesiastical to Domestic Architecture One of the most significant events of […]
Medieval Architecture – Churches and Castles The Medieval period (1066-1485) is significant in history for marking the dawn of a new age in Britain. With William the Conqueror succeeding at the Battle of Hastings, every aspect of the previous Anglo-Saxon kingdom was transformed. With the aim of impressing upon his new subjects the power and […]
The history of British architecture is a fascinating subject and one that is as relevant to contemporary architects as it is to historians. The present is dependent on the past, the knowledge and repertoire of styles we are in possession of today have been accumulated over hundreds of years. In this blog series, we will […]
Our newest show home has been finished and furnished for some months now, with visitors expressing delight at the high-quality design details throughout. The 3-bedroom chalet bungalow has a traditional style front exterior, with character bricks sourced from Vandersanden cladding the timber frame and cream cottage-look windows from The Residence Collection adding charm. In contrast, […]
Our new show home is now complete, with just finishing touches currently being made. The wine cellar in the open plan kitchen/dining space is a real feature of the room. The stylish storage, provided by Spiral Cellars, will enable hundreds of wine bottles to be kept at the ideal temperature underground and provides a luxury […]
Neutral paint colours have been applied to the interior of our new show home; white and grey tones allow the focus to remain on the quality fixtures and fittings featured throughout. The flooring has been laid, with luxury vinyl tiles from Kahrs purchased through Orchard Flooring used in the first-floor studio and landing. Orchard Flooring […]
Our contemporary kitchen has now been installed in the new Mulberry show home. The sleek handleless cabinets are coloured with natural tones; ‘Opaco pebble’ for the wall units and ‘Cemento bronze’ for the tall and base units. This contrasts nicely with the hardwearing quartz worktop that reflects light around the room. The u-shaped configuration features […]
We obtained our bathroom and ensuite fixtures through local supplier Perfect Bathroom Solutions. After discussing our requirements, we received advice and design options, enabling our team to select the style of products that would suit the overall look of the new show home. The elegant and contemporary feel of the rooms has been achieved through […]
The new show home is a hive of activity with numerous trades and suppliers on site pushing the build forward. Second fix got underway with electricians installing plug socket covers, switch plates and light fittings. With power and light now available at the flick of a switch, it not only signals a significant stage in […]