INTERIOR LIVES

DOOR TO THE PAST …

We have been swooning over these fabulous doors installed by the Burgess Group for one of their customers who lives on the Suffolk coast. The property is a former Edwardian pump house which was restored and converted 30 years ago. The design of these doors boasts a timber double door - in Farrow and Ball Studio Greenwith a toplight and sidelights. It features 18mm Astragal bars and antique brass unlacquered Samuel Heath furniture. Their delighted client said, “The doors were tailored to the industrial past of the building. I adore the fact it lets in so much more light”.

l Visit, burgess-group.com

DREAMING OF DELFTWARE …

Lovely things are happening at The Merchant’s Table in Woodbridge. Namely these beautifully intricately cut collages, by award-winning illustrator and Norfolk artist, Laura Winstone. They are made using painted paper which Laura then paints exquisite detail onto. The collages depict collections of traditional Delftware pots with cats hidden within, in a stunning range of blues and white. Laura’s charming work reveals pictures within pictures and are as wonderful to study up-close as they are to admire from a distance. The blue and white tulipiere vase is also designed by Laura. The Staffordshire Dogs are by Alex Sickling.

l For more handcrafted homeware by British makers, check out The Merchant’s Table at 20 Church Street, Woodbridge. themerchantstable.co.uk