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t’s official. We’re in autumn now. All hail the bright, nippy, life-affirming walks that are, hopefully, ahead of us. This mellow season is also the time to become reacquainted with the interiors of our homes, to once again cosy up to our cushions, sofas and blankets. After all, absolute comfort is crucial when sitting down to watch Series 3 of The Crown (it starts on 17 November for those of you on countdown mode). And if you were deliberating over whether or not to spruce up your abode, one look at the on-trend designs and homeware in our special interiors feature will swiftly make up your mind. Think deep, warm, colours; fun, witty pieces; and a sense of mindfulness for your interiors. Not sure what the heck that means? Turn to page 12 to find out. So, fling a scarf around your neck and then step out to Vicky Park for a blustery stomp on the autumn leaves. Enjoy! www.mediaclash.co.uk I BATH LIFE I 3
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Autumn / Winter 2019 COVER Zoffany Guinea in Charcoal wallpaper, £82 per roll available from Brewers Decorator Centres and also Woodhouse & Law 12
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Bring it home What links the colour orange, mindfulness, rattan, and a healthy dash of eccentricity? It’s the hot-off-the-press autumn interiors trends, of course. But how on earth do you incorporate these into your home? By Harriet Noble
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e went all out, exploring the designs and furnishings that are sending our local designers and retailers into a frenzy. The result? Colours, textures, layerings, and shapes that can be described as warm, strong, fun and something called refined bohemian. Sounds good to us.
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MAKES ME BLUSH Coral was named Pantone Colour of the Year and, since January, the colour has spilled out, stretched its legs and confidently parked itself across a sizeable portion of the rainbow. What is en vogue now encompasses everything from pastel pinks to raunchy rouges, jolly tangerines to burnt-out oranges. Basically, yank out any lipstick or blusher from your handbag and it’s likely to be on the trending pallette. Within this spectrum of colours, though, everyone seems to have a favourite. “We are really excited about the rise of orange in interiors this autumn,” says Cassie Rowland, creative director at Jim Lawrence Lighting and Home. “You can see this colour coming through in both design and fashion everywhere at the moment. It’s a great colourway to work with as it has a lovely depth and warmth and works so well as a counterbalance colour with the current trend for greys in design. It’s a sumptuous, rich colourway perfect for this autumn.” 2
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Worried that pinky interiors will make it one sparkly unicorn away from resembling a 7-year-old’s bedroom? The key is to match it will more subtle, grown-up shades. The combination we’ve seen a lot is pink and grey, which is super stylish. Also, keep the pink ratio at a minimum. If you’re going with the pink/grey colour scheme, keep the pink at less than 10 per cent.
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1. Hibiscus, limited edition giclée print, framed £190, unframed £60; Emma Rose Art works; The Art Studio, Knight’s Barn, Wellow; www.emmaroseartworks.com 2. Hunstanton velvet cushion cover in burnt orange: £29.50; Jim Lawrence Lighting and Home; Bath; www.jim-lawrence.co.uk 3. Concrete basin; available in January 2020 from Ripples; Bath, www.ripplesbathrooms.com 4. Lux & Bloom Fabric-Chrysanths Nuit pure silk in blush, cerise and mandarin, £115pm; available at The Lux & Bloom Studio, or on request at the Verve popup shop (Upstairs @ Gorges Larnicol Chocolate Shop between Oct-Dec); www.luxandbloom.com/ www.verveliving.uk 5. Claire Sofa, £2,500, Rossiters of Bath; www.rossitersofbath.com
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“The presence of purple in all its tones from lilac to deep violets will be everywhere in 2020; in furniture, textiles, accessories and wallpaper. Many of our designs have been based around the colour purple as it represents all the elements to describe our business – glamorous, dramatic, and warm with a touch of the exotic. Louise Rushford, artistic director and founder at Lux & Bloom
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“The everyday is set to become the extra special”
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“For bathrooms, changeable LED lights are popular when creating a great atmosphere, whether you need to energise with a shower or relax in the bath. Being able to control lighting from a Smart device is the way to go now. I think we will also see wall lighting and lamps coming back in fluted designs that boast stunning brassware giving a retro, Parisian look. Being a man who likes to indulge in a good wellness experience, I’d love to incorporate the new RainTunes technology which offers different showering scenarios that bring all five senses to life. You can control the lighting, music, scents and spray pattern all from your phone which is geared up to suit the variety and busyness of our daily lives from a post-exercise soak to a energising morning wash.” Senior designer, Neil Curtis at Ripples Bath
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PURE AND SIMPLE While minimalism is considered a mainstay in the fashion world, there’s a new breed of the less-is-more trend, which is not so much about stark designs but more about enjoying the simplicity of things. “In terms of decoration, the everyday is set to become the extra special,” says John Law, director at Woodhouse & Law. “A sort of mindfulness for the home, designers are using everyday pieces such as hand-painted and decorated plates from small pottery companies, or the likes of rattan baskets in interesting compositions, mounted on walls. There’s a real joy in encouraging the viewer to see beauty in the simplest things, and the timely sense that everyday objects can also be multi-functional.”
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Rattan and cane, but they’ve been given a sprucing and are now being incorporated into schemes in a sophisticated and elegant way. “Combined with painted timbers in rich colours and simple, curved shapes, it’s something we’re seeing on everything from the backs of chairs to bed frames, and panels within cabinetry” says John Law.
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1. Blacksmith Kindling Ring, £175, Salcombe Trading, Bath; www.salcombetrading.co.uk 2. Various lighting and homeware accessories; Jim Lawrence Lighting & Home, Bath; www.jim-lawrence.co.uk 3. Sheepskin, £295, Salcombe Trading, Bath; www.salcombetrading.co.uk 4. Eichholtz drinks trolley; £1,199; available at Woodhouse and Law, Bath; www.woodhouseandlaw.co.uk 5. Silver Sentimenti ceramic and leather pot; price on request, available at Woodhouse and Law, Bath; www.woodhouseandlaw.co.uk 6. Leather pegs; £35, www.salcombetrading.co.uk 7. Skagerak Fionia Stool, £219, Salcombe Trading, Bath; www.salcombetrading.co.uk
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“We are continuing to see a lot of the darker colours, such as navy, dark green and charcoal,” says Michelle Sames, director at Salcombe Trading. “We are encouraging customers to be bolder with darker tones. We particularly love a mix of black with white oak.” Yes, strong colours are here to stay for the moment; as well as the greens and blues, there’s a healthy dash of mustard circulating the design houses too. Sarah Flavell says her colour for this autumn is definitely dark green. “It looks sophisticated, glamorous and luxe,” she says.”It looks fabulous with pale grey walls on kitchens cabinets, joinery items and you will see it appearing on front doors near you very soon.” My place is tiny – why would I furnish it with dark colours? If you’re one of the lucky ones living in a sizeable Georgian pad, you can be fairly liberal with these strong, dark colours – but they can still work in smaller spaces too. Just make the strongcoloured furnishings the areas that ‘pop’ – think accessory items like cushions and lampshades – rather than going overboard and painting your whole bedroom midnight blue.
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SHINE BRIGHT Lighting is one of those areas of interiors that shoppers are really spending time, money, and effort on. There’s a realisation that you can have the most interesting and plush furnishings in the world but if the lighting is garish, or just doesn’t fit, it can ruin the feel of the place. Get it right, however, and you’ve nailed the right mood and atmosphere for your home. So what’s hot right now? Well, lots of different styles, and that’s kind of the point. Bronwen Powell, head of buying at Knees Home and Electrical, tells us that the industrial look is still going strong. Copper, black and ‘caged’ lighting with warm filament bulbs and iridescent glass lighting taking centre stage in the lighting world. Elsewhere, there’s also a big nod to the lampshades of yesteryear. “Fluted glass lighting is appearing more regularly, taking inspiration from reclaimed vintage shades,” adds Sarah Flavell, interior designer at Point Three Design.
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“The metals trend for home interiors continues to evolve. Over the next season, the trend will be for much more muted metals than previous seasons, with brass becoming increasingly popular. Styling metal alongside marble, complimented with pink and grey velvet fabrics will make the look soft, inviting and on trend for your home.” Bronwen Powell, head of buying at Knees Home and Electrical
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1. Selection of lighting; Knees Home and Electrical, Trowbridge; www.knees.co.uk 2. The Midi Light; £75; Knees Home and Electrical, Trowbridge; wwwknees.co.uk 3. Concrete Slab Lamp; £99; Salcombe Trading, Bath; www.salcombetrading.co.uk 4. Fisher Wall light; £102.90; Jim Lawrence Lighting & Home, Bath; www.jim-lawrence.co.uk 5. Roisin Light; Knees Home and Electrical, Trowbridge; www.knees.co.uk 6. Floor Lamp, £2,200; 8 Holland Street, Bath; www.8hollandstreet.com
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FEELING BLUE “Blue is having yet another resurgence,” says Jo Berryman of Jo Berryman Studio. “I love a dark, smouldering velvet, a nubuck in navy or a striking electric blue off set with gold accents for added edge and glamour. I’m thinking a tarnished, brassy, mirroreffect wallpaper by Cole & Son or brassintegrated pieces of furniture.”
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1. Butterfly Grey and Amber Pots; available on request at Woodhouse & Law, Bath; Bath; www.woodhouseandlaw.co.uk 2. Soho Home Anthropologie Adriana Velvet Pouf, £348; available at 3 Point Design, Bath; www.pointthreedesign.com 3. Concrete Basin, £1,950; Ripples, available in January 2020 from Ripples, Bath; www.ripplesbathrooms.com 4. Newgate Mr Clarke Clock Pill Blue; £65; Rossiters of Bath; www.rossitersofbath.com
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SUCH FUN “Anything that is loud and eccentric should be brought in to liven things up a bit,” says Tobias Vernon, founder of 8 Holland Street. Yes, amongst all the dramatic velvets and functional metallics, we’re thrilled to learn that unadulterated fun is a major player right now. Playful designs especially in lighting, ceramics, wall art and cushions are all over the shop, literally. Why? “Because the changing look for our homes is towards being more cosy and natural, I think we’ll see more personality and individuality coming through, as well as the confidence to try things out and express our own character. Look out for more unique touches,” says Louise Rushford, artistic director and founder at Lux & Bloom.
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“There seems to be a really fun trend for exotic birds in interiors this autumn. From flamingos to pelicans, watch out for those stylish feathered fowl.” Cassie Rowland, creative director at Jim Lawrence Lighting and Home
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1. Claudia Rankin pieces; available at 8 Holland Street Bath, Bath; www.8hollandstreet.com 2. Ink & Drop Neon look prints; £25; available at Verve Living, (Upstairs @ Gorges Larnicol Chocolate Shop Corner); www.verveliving.uk 3. Claudia Rankin Green Bird Candlestick; available at 8 Holland Street Bath, Bath; www.8hollandstreet.com 4. Zebra Rug; £145; Rossitors of Bath, Bath; www.rossitersofbath.com 5. Mineheart Velvet Cushion, £55; Verve Living, (Upstairs @ Gorges Larnicol Chocolate Shop); www.verveliving.uk 6. Eichholtz pumpkins, available at Woodhouse & Law, Bath; www.woodhouseandlaw.co.uk 7. Beetle Wall Art; from £45; Graham & Green, Bath; www.grahamandgreen.co.uk
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Something old and something new “We are seeing a really interesting trend for ‘refined bohemian’ styling this autumn in interiors, with an emphasis on mixing up layers of antique and vintage pieces to create a feeling of relaxed bohoinspired style,” says Cassie Rowland, creative director at Jim Lawrence Lighting and Home. Senior designer from Ripples, Neil Curtis, adds, “Geometric patterns are still on trend but have morphed into different shapes such as hexagons and herringbone patterns - particularly with tiles. “I am seeing people lean more towards a William Morris look too, there’s a definite sense of nostalgia coming back into patterns and fabrics with a more historical influence.”
Mirror £638, basin £924, washbasin frame £1716.00; all available in January 2020 from Ripples, London Road; www.ripplesbathrooms.com
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Totally floored The fashion for strong, dramatic colours also extends to flooring. “The trends for this autumn are definitely towards darker, richer toned floors, ideal for setting off the more dramatic colours and patterns that are leading the style stakes across textiles, soft furnishings and walls, while at the same time providing a versatile, inviting backdrop that could be paired equally well with softer, more classic styling,” says Vanessa Garett from Broadleaf Timber. “A beautiful wood floor is an easy update in any room, that adds an instant sense of luxury and wellbeing. “Parquet remains a firm favourite among leading designers, in both contemporary and vintage style depending on the interior. Mixing colours to create a more individual or quirky look is definitely an increasingly popular trend, be it just the odd contrasting block, a subtle mix of similar tones or a dramatic mix of shades.”
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Broadleaf Blakeney Oak; priced from £82m2; Broadleaf Timber; 134-136 Walcot Street; www.broadleaftimber.com
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Our local businesses are poised and ready to help with all your home needs for autumn Architects, builders, construction and property services Aaron Evans Architects
3 Gay St, Bath; 01225 466234; www.aaronevans.com; Award winning architects practice established for 40 years in Bath Aqua Fortis
01225 285500; www.roofersbath.com; Roofing solutions Artistic Plastercrafts
www.artisticplastercraft.co.uk; 01225 315404; Three generations of ornamental plastering experts, formed in 1985 Ashley Collins Decorating
01761 431354; www.ashleycollinspainting.co.uk; Experienced painting contractors in Bath. Fully insured and licensed by IPAF for working at heights. The Build Bristol Group
7 Charles Road, Filton, Bristol; 07545 339908; www.thebuildbristolgroup.com; Architects and builders providing both commercial and residential design and construction service Casa Architects
Toll Bridge Road, Bath; 01225 851871; www.casa-architects.co.uk; Established Bath-based practice 34 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
combining original contemporary design with sustainable principles DKA
The Malt House, 17-20 Sydney Buildings, Bath; 01225 465701; www.dka.co.uk; Local architects with over 20 years’ experience of designing and delivering quality buildings. Esmond Murray Architects
21 Van Diemen’s Lane, Bath; 01225 447165; www.esmondmurrayarchitectscom; Award-winning Chartered RIBA Practice formed in 1991 with a new approach to private client residential design, bringing together architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and project management The Flying Pig Renovation Company
Ashley House, 4 Gloucester Road; 01225 420370; www.flyingpiginbath.co.uk; Design, Build and construction of residential properties to the highest standards Hawker Joinery
North End, Batheaston, Bath; 01225 858233; www.hawker-joinery.co.uk; The oldest established joinery business in Bath, with a reputation for quality service and workmanship. Specialising in doors, interiors and cabinetry
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The Home Service
01225 685111; www.thehomeservice.co.uk; Home moves, home service and project management Lucy Collins
07710 223285; www.lucycollins.me; Property dressing and styling Mobius Works
Corum, Mobius HQ Suite 1, 2 Crown Way, Bristol; 0117 403 8560; www.mobiusworks.co.uk Luxury residential fit out offering complete service including architectural design and build Norton Masonry
38 Long Barnaby, Midsomer Norton, Radstock; 01761 419422; www.nortonmasonryltd.co.uk Point Three Design
07966 416869; www.pointthreedesign.com; Architectural & Interior Design Company with expertise in extensions, alterations, renovations and refurbishments for both modern and period properties. Room Studio
Lower Ground Floor 4 Elm Place, Bloomfield Road, Bath; 01225 311 528; www.room-studio.co.uk; Architecture and interior design practice
INTERIORS Saltford Building Services
01225 874676; www.saltfordbuildingservices.com Specialists in complete building and property development services Sovereign Damp Proofing
01249 716161; www.sovereigndpc.co.uk; Comprehensive service for all kinds of damp-proofing Sydenhams
Hawthorn Grove, Bath; 01225 833585; www.sydenhams.co.uk Long-standing builders merchants plus fitted kitchens and bathrooms Timber Windows of Clifton
29 The Mall, Bristol; 0845 652 7300; www.timberwindows.com Beautiful real timber doors and windows with dedicated installation team Youngs Roofing
01225 421499; www.youngsroofingbath.co.uk; Roofing services and contractor
BATHROOMS Bathrooms at No 5
12a Trim Street, Bath 5 The Shambles, Bradford on Avon; 01225 309110; www.bathbathrooms.com; Specialists in the supply of bathrooms in Bath and the surrounding areas Corinium Bath Renovations
56 Berry Hill Crescent, Cirencester; 01285 658615;
www.coriniumbathrenovations. co.uk; Original bath restoration and renovation Ripples
Chelsea House, London Road, Bath; 01225 447971; www.ripples.ltd.uk; Creators of award-winning luxury designer bathrooms for decades
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
The Marmalade House
The Loft, 1-2 Bartlett Street, Bath; 01225 445855; www.themarmaladehouse.co.uk Learn how to paint furniture at their popular Annie Sloan courses
CURTAINS, BLINDS, SHUTTERS AND SOFT FURNISHINGS
Aspect Window Styling
1 Saracen Street, Bath; 01225 469559; www.aspectwindowstyling.co.uk; Blinds, shutters, awnings, curtains, poles and accessories The Curtain Exchange
11 Widcombe Parade, Bath 01225 422078; www.thecurtainexchange.co.uk; A wide range of bespoke and ready-made curtains and blinds Just Shutters
01225 302599; www.justshutters.co.uk; Plantation Shutters and Interior window shutters
Shuttercraft Somerset
01749 649171; www.shuttercraft.co.uk; Stylish and comprehensive range of shutters and blinds
FIREPLACES AND WOODBURNERS Ignis Stoves
Fire Engine Shed, Unit 6 Colliers Yard, Radstock; www.ignisstoves.co.uk; 01761 437366; Based in showroom created within an old fire engine shed with a fantastic range of wood burners to suit all styles and budgets. Kindle
Glenavon Farm, 331 Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol; 0117 924 3898; www.kindlestoves.co.uk; Wide range of woodburning stoves and accessories in purpose built showroom Mendip Fireplaces ( Bath )
The Old Mill, Mill Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath; 01225 722706; www.mendipfireplacesbath.co.uk; Fireplace, stove and chimney specialists with an extensive range of open fires, wood-burning
FLOORING AND CARPETS Bath Contract Flooring
4 Kingsmead Square, Bath; 01225 471888; www.bathcontractflooring.co.uk; Specialists in flooring
INTEREST FREE credit now available Full HETAS approved supply and installation service
wood supplies and outdoor cookers, including the Big Green Egg. Free parking, open 7 days per week : Glenavon Farm, 331 Bath Road, Saltford BS31 3TJ 01225 874422
interiors Boniti
Dunsdon Road, West Littleton, Chippenham; 01225 89200; www.boniti.com; Natural stone and timber flooring, decorative tiles, garden furniture with a specialist bespoke design service Broadleaf Timber
134-136 Walcot Street, Bath; 01225 463464; www.broadleaftimber.com; Solid wooden floors, plank and parquet, oak flooring, made-tomeasure internal and external oak doors, staircases and joinery Capitol Carpets of Bath
Radstock Carpet & Bed Centre
The Old Cinema, Coomb End, Radstock; 01761 432808; www.radstockcarpetandbeds.co.uk; Experts in carpet, vinyl, hard and natural flooring and mattresses Tile & Flooring Bath
1 Mile End, London Road West Bath; 01225 310561; www.tileandflooring.co.uk; Family-run business specialising in the supply, installation and restoration of flooring from a selection of hundreds of different styles and materials
120-122 Walcot Street, Bath 01225 333341; www.thecarpet.co.uk; A range of affordable carpet and stone flooring
Willett and Wilson
Frith Rugs
Furniture, interiors and homeware shops
Unit 10, Shield Retail Park Filton, Bristol; 01745 584404; www.frithrugs.co.uk; Largest selection of Oriental carpets and rugs in the UK Haliden Oriental Carpets
98 Walcot Street, Bath; 01225 469240; www.haliden.com; Antique oriental carpets, Persian rugs, tribal weavings and antique turkmen carpets Interior Harmony Flooring
2 W Mall, Bristol; www.willettandwilson.co.uk; Authentic Victorian and period tiling for hallways
Avenida Home
27 Walcot Street, Bath; 01225 571718; www.avenidahome.com Classic home accessories The Bath Framer
7 Walcot Buildings, London Road Bath; 01225 920210; www.thebathpictureframer.co.uk; High-quality framing services
5A Chelsea Road, Bath; 01225 483818; www.interiorharmony.co.uk; Specialists for vinyl, carpet and hardwood flooring, floor sanding and wood floor renovation
Dible & Roy
Oriental Rugs of Bath
Emma Rose Artworks
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Bridge Street, Bradford on Avon; 01225 862320; www.dibleandroy.co.uk; Fabrics, flooring and furniture at their two-storey showroom The Art Studio, Knight’s Barn, Bath; 07885 235915; www.emmaroseartworks.com; Original art in beautiful studio just outside Bath
The Framing Workshop
80 Walcot Street, Bath; 01225 482748; www.theframingworkshop.com; Box framing, glass and perspex boxes, hand-finished and gilded frames and more Graham and Green
92 Walcot Street, Bath; 01225 418300; www.grahamandgreen.co.uk; Exceptional range of furniture and home accessories in a global, glamorous, individual and life-enhancing style Homefront Interiors
10 Margaret’s Buildings, Bath; 01225 571711; www.homefrontinteriors.co.uk; New, vintage finds, handmade, sustainable, reclaimed and recycled homewares and decorative interiors pieces and gifts Julia Davey
20 Wellsway, Bath; 01225 738551; www.juliadavey. com; Hand made contemporary homeware and gifts Knees Home and Electrical
Spitfire Retail Park, Bradley Road, Trowbridge; 01225 754161; www.knees.co.uk; Carefully selected range of kitchen appliances, furniture home accessories Leekes
Beanacre Park, Melksham;
interiors 0845 050 8240; www.leekes.co.uk; Quality furniture, electricals, home accessories and more Oka
26 -27 Milsom Street, Bath; 01225 443074; www.okadirect.com; A 4,000 square foot interiors haven in the heart of Bath Perfect Rooms, Interiors and Upholstery
Silver Street, Gastard, Corsham; 01249 716455; www.perfectrooms.co.uk; Fabrics, carpets, wallpaper, furniture, homeware and gifts Rossiters
38-41 Broad Street, Bath; 01225 462227; www.rossitersofbath.com; Offering quality furniture, accessories, fabrics, plus an interior design service Silcox Son & Wicks
5-7 New Bath Street, Bath; 01225 463933; www.silcox.co.uk Eclectic collection of furnishing gems to suit a range of tastes
Gardens
Garden Requisites
286 High St, Batheaston, Bath; 01225 851577; www.garden-requisites.co.uk Designer and manufacturer of door canopies, metal trellis panels, window boxes, zinc galvanized steel planters, iron porches and fire guards
12 Queen Street, Bath; 01225 462363; www.twelvedesign.co.uk; Truly personal design service focusing on private residential, hotel and commercial work Point Three Design
Home entertainment
Room Studio
Dunkirk Business Park, Southwick, Trowbridge, Wiltshire; 01225 769145; www.tdeaconfencingand landscaping.co.uk; Fencing, decking and sheds
07966 416869; www.pointthreedesign.com; Architectural & Interior Design Company with expertise in extensions, alterations, renovations and refurbishments for both modern and period properties
Moss of Bath
45 St James’s Parade, Bath; 01225 331441; www.mossofbath.co.uk; Independent home entertainment retailer and solution provider
Lower Ground Floor 4 Elm Place, Bloomfield Road, Bath; 01225 311528; www.room-studio.co.uk; Architecture and interior design practice
Interior design
Woodhouse & Law
Claire Rendall
01225 859940; www.clairerendall.com; Luxury interior design Clair Strong Interior Design Ltd
Walcot Studio, Old Orchard 88a Walcot Street, Bath; 01225 426905/07855 797311; www.clairstrong.co.uk; Innovative design for commercial and residential settings both large and small
Verve Living
Etons of Bath
5 Burton St Corner, Upper Borough Walls , Bath; 07785 332536; www.verveliving.uk; An interiors space that fosters creativity and craftsmanship, combining hands-on styling and sourcing services with furniture, artworks and homewares, all sourced and created in Britain
No. Twelve Queen Street
T. Deacon Fencing
76 Walcot Street, Bath; 01225 334 281; www.salcombetrading.co.uk; A distinctive mix of high quality furniture and accessories in brand new store
The Salcombe Trading Company
luxe, aspirational interiors for both residential and commercial spaces
108 Walcot Street, Bath; 01225 639002; www.etonsofbath.com; New showroom offering full range of interior design services Jo Berryman
The Guild Hub, High Street, Bath; 01225 560826; www.joberryman.com;
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eo Valley is a household name throughout the UK. Based in Somerset, it has grown to become an internationally renowned organic dairy business. However, if you think Yeo Valley is just about the yoghurt, you’re wrong. Throughout Somerset, Yeo Valley is equally renowned for its amazing organic café located at its HQ in Blagdon. When Yeo Valley decided to take a taste of Somerset to London, Mobius was delighted to be asked to take care of the fit-out. This really is a café like no other. Located just a few metres from Kensington Gardens, the newly opened Yeo Valley café brings a delicious menu devised by Chef Paul Collins. It offers organic food served in a wonderfully quirky environment that does indeed bring Somerset to the people of London. It provides both a feast for the palate and a feast for the eyes where delicious food meets unique fixtures and fittings in a casual and unusual environment. There is something to see everywhere you look – even the toilets are something to behold – and, of course, the Yeo Valley Café wouldn’t be complete without its very own yoghurt bar.
Mobius was engaged to carry out and manage all electrical, mechanical, build and decorative elements of the complete café fit-out, and the results speak for themselves. It really does have the wow-factor. Work was completed to the highest of standards within a matter of weeks and the Yeo Valley Café opened its doors as aptly planned on Somerset Day in May. Commenting on his experience of working with Mobius, Yeo Valley Properties Ltd Managing Director Adrian Fenton said: “Mobius proved to be a dynamic and reliable construction company. They were able to work flexibly to accommodate all requests, no detail was too small and no challenge too great. Their work was of an extremely high quality, and we’re keen to work together again as part of a long-term relationship.” The results speak for themselves. If you visit London and fancy a little taste of home, you’re in for a treat! ■
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“Given the many years these buildings have been standing, there will have been lots of changes”
#1 What’s lost can be found Given the many years these buildings have been standing, says David Collins of Artistic Plastercraft, specialist ornamental plasterers in these parts since the mid-’80s, there will have been lots of changes – and they’re not always obvious, or to modern tastes. Ornamental plastering will never die – nearly all Georgian and Victorian houses have some form of plaster embellishment, after all – but the particular styles in favour do change. If you want to return your home to its original look, we can replace missing or damaged plasterwork with something entirely in keeping with the house. Show us a traditional moulding, and we can often tell you the exact street in Bath it will have come from, so we’ll be able to supply something to suit your home. We recently worked at Highgrove, HRH Prince Charles’ house, putting new cornice around what used to be William and Harry’s playroom, and supplied the new cornice in the main stairway at the National Trust’s Killerton Court, near Exeter, copying the style we used from another house in the area. www.artisticplastercraft.co.uk
An amazing bathrooom, complete with statement copper bath, from Angel Interiors
#2 Variety is the spice of life But only sometimes. Many clients have a particular look in mind, and will choose the same type of picture frame every time, no matter what the style of picture, says Ian Pittman at The Framing Workshop, where they have 30 years’ experience making your art look its best. These people want the same look right across a large collection of work. On the other hand, plenty of other clients will select frames individually for each item or room, and that’s great too; our wide range and expertise means we can bring just about any vision to life. www.theframingworkshop.com #3 Making a big difference doesn’t have to be expensive Mirrors are a very cheap and easy way to bring extra light and a feeling of space into a room, says Paul Robinson of Looking Glass of Bath, where they’ve been making bespoke contemporary and traditional mirrors for fifty years. It’s certainly a lot easier than knocking down a wall. Just as a clean, contemporary interior can look at home in a period property, so you can mix clean lines with something ornate like a traditional Regency or Ionic mirror. It all depends on how religiously you’re committed to the original look of the house. Since the eye immediately goes to the fireplace in most rooms, anything above it – like yes, a mirror – becomes an important part of the room, the big effect being entirely disproportionate to its cost. www.lookingglassofbath.co.uk
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restoration #4 Don’t rush any of it One of the biggest mistakes is to rush design decisions or purchases, then be stuck with those early mistakes, says Louise Rushford of Lux and Bloom, the “small but perfectly formed” Bath-based interior design label. It’s also important to have an holistic view of the whole restoration and interior design of your project, so your vision holds together and flows through the property. It’s a mistake to get restless in your choices, changing things too much from room to room. This is particularly vital with your colour choices – you’re much better off starting with something simple, and developing things from there, than using a different scheme for every room. www.luxandbloom.com
#6 You can’t always replace like with like During a restoration project it’s easy to think you can simply replace like with like, says Mitchell Thomas of Hawker Joinery, Bath’s longest established joinery company. But that’s not always the case. What if, for instance, security and insulation requirements have changed since the original joinery was installed? To avoid this, it’s important to speak with the experts – especially true if we’re talking about a listed property. You need to ensure that any changes are properly signed off, and meet all the current rules and regulations. Because of this, we often support our clients by providing professional CAD drawings to help with their planning applications. www.hawker-joinery.co.uk
#5 Plan as much as possible You need to plan, and you need to do it long before commencing work, says Ben Lang at the awardwinning Stonewood Builders, who specialise in high spec rebuilds. Refurbishment projects continually throw up surprise after surprise, no matter how much you prepare, so you need to do what groundwork you can before you start. You also need to be working with builders you feel comfortable with, as it can get very uncomfortable if you’re not on the same side of the fence as your contractor. www.stonewoodbuilders.co.uk
“Refurbishment projects continually throw up surprise after surprise”
Letting the light in with this glassy extension by Hawker Joinery
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#7 Spending on kitchens is always a good investment Many of our clients invest a lot of money in their kitchens, says Lucy Field of Build Bristol Group, the innovative company of architects and builders, and they’re right to do so. Bespoke kitchens might well be more expensive than an ‘off the peg’ choice, but they have real longevity and can easily be updated over time through paint, door handle changes and so on. And it’s a similar story with bathrooms. A luxury bathroom adds huge value to a home just like a great kitchen does, and I would always encourage clients to use the bulk of their budget on these two areas of the house. www.thebuildbristolgroup.com #8 Floors matter too! Strange as it might sound, people often pay much more attention, and invest much more budget, on smaller architectural details – such as fireplaces and coving – than they do floors and doors, says Vanessa Garrett of Broadleaf Timber, the Walcot Street real wood specialists. Yet floors are the foundation of any interior, and often cover the largest visible space in the room. Doors, too, are something you see and
touch every time you go in and out, and make a huge difference to the way a building feels – as well as to sound transmission from one room to another. In last couple of months we’ve supplied bespoke oak plank fire doors for the restoration of Kilmartin Castle in Scotland, and extra wide oak flooring for the restoration of The Frogmill, a stunning wedding venue near Cheltenham. We’ve also been involved with the refurbishment of The Halcyon Hotel in Bath, and many more. www.broadleaftimber.com #9 Great design can combine the old and the new We’re currently refurbishing nine bathrooms in a period property, says Angela Newman of Angel Interiors, the family-run one-stop-shop for kitchens and bathrooms in the Chew Valley, and were recently asked to create a ‘wow factor’ master en suite for a young family living in a period property. The husband was looking for a modern space, while his wife
A cool open-plan kitchen in the contemporary style by the guys at Bristol Build Group
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restoration preferred a blend of old and new. Lack of natural light was a major consideration, and initially we planned for a central copper bath, but that was rejected as being visually too heavy for the room. As so often, we found it’s the small finishing touches that really turn a good design into an outstanding one. Tim here sourced an unusual mirror, which was remounted and backlit, creating a lovely feature, as well as a small marble circular table on which to rest a morning coffee – or evening glass of wine. The couple were thrilled with the end result, and it became a finalist in the Kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2019. www.angelinteriors.co.uk
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#10 The final styling can be the most important thing It can help really bring an interior to life, says Vanessa Sayce at Marmalade House, the award-winning Bathbased interiors company. That’s why we always stay right to the end of a project, making sure clients finish up with exactly what they imagined. When you’ve been through all the hard work of planning and building, the design part is often what people see as ‘the nice, easy bit’ at the end. Well, it isn’t always easy – but it’s definitely always nice. We certainly aim to make our part of the process as enjoyable and rewarding as we possibly can, so that the project comes together smoothly, and it feels like a joint, organic process from the start to the finish. www.themarmaladehouse.co.uk
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rom the outside, this Kelston property looks like a traditional stone farmhouse. Step inside, however, and you are surrounded with a colour palette and style that are more contemporary. The large proportions of the rooms may give away its age (1870) but the décor, where biscuit-coloured furniture and creamy furnishings are aplenty, is clean, fresh and exudes warmth at every turn. It is perhaps not surprising to learn that interiors are Vanessa’s bread and butter; she owns local interiors company The Marmalade House. In fact, she works from home and even runs workshops from there, too. So, how do make your family home also your office and a workshop? And where do you begin on such a huge restoration project? We chatted to Vanessa to find out... What did your house look like when you bought it? We’ve been at Roundhill for nearly 14 years now, but when we bought it, it was very much like Cold Comfort Farm. It had been in the same farming family for 350 years, had never been on the open market and was extraordinary. A large extended family lived in it, with cows in the garden, chickens in the kitchen, three-legged sheepdogs tied up to old beer barrels in the yard, and, all around, bits of stone and roof were falling off. There was one broken sink in the kitchen, one loo in the whole house, none of the windows were fitted – there were bars on them ‘to keep the decorators out’ – and the whole place was covered in ivy. Inside, everything was burgundy, but I could see light streaming in from the beautiful big windows and knew that it needed someone to re-love it and appreciate the grandeur it had. Looking back, buying it was a mad thing to do. We couldn’t really afford it; we had three small children under four, and little did we know the enormity of what lay ahead of us. It wasn’t until the family moved out and took their furniture with them, the wallpaper fell off the walls (furniture was the only thing holding it up) and the whole place looked as though it had been set on fire. When we ripped up the flea-infested carpets, there were six layers of newspaper, dating back to the 1920s, and, underneath, a layer of maggots squashed into original buried flagstones. It was at this point I cried. Fourteen years later, it is still a work in progress and we have our ancient barns still to tackle. Not for the faint-hearted!
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residence What was your vision for the décor of the interior of the house? I knew the burgundy had to go. I also knew that I needed to just live in the house for a few months as it was to get the feel of the space (it was much bigger than we were used to) to see where the light fell and how, as a family, we would use the house. Painful as those months were, it was the best decision we could have made, as it meant we could feel our way into how we could make the house ours. It was a mix of ancient farmhouse, with thick walls and flagstones, and later Georgian additions – high ceilings, cornicing and large spacious rooms with triple Georgian windows. Light became my focus, and I knew I wanted soft neutral colours that would make the two styles of the house flow, and make the most of the feeling of space. With ancient grey flagstones in the hallway, kitchen and playroom, light walls became not just a nice thing to have, but a necessity. The rest of my plan followed from there. My own style is rustic, French and Gustavian chic, with earthiness and muted tones. You create interior design pieces for a living – does this mean your home is full of your own creations? Yes, absolutely. I have painted most of the furniture (years ago, this was why I set up Marmalade House, as my family were tired of me reinventing our furniture on a regular basis – they begged me to paint for other people). I also find, source and create pieces constantly. One of my main projects in the early days was to have a fireplace made for the cavernous opening we found
behind an old gas heater. I found a stone lecturer at Bath University, who made it in pieces and then thrashed it with bicycle chains to age it. You lived in the Middle East for a while – has this impacted the way you designed your house? We were lucky enough to live in Oman for five years, and my time there has definitely influenced my interior style. I loved the large, solid furniture you’d find there – mostly made of sustainable hardwood – and I fell in love with mango wood years ago before it had even reached our shores. I spent hours at a boatyard in Sur picking up pieces of aged wood, and knew I could do something with them one day. We also travelled to Yemen and Dubai to buy rustic pieces, which we still have now. Your house is not just your home, it is also where you run your business. Is it possible to keep your work and home life separate? No, not really. For me, home is work and work is home. But it does all fit. We are used to a very busy home life, with guests, clients, course-goers and location shoots and crew in and out. It means the house constantly evolves and there is never a dull day. My children have their own spaces to escape to, and have learned to appreciate people and a certain amount of chaos around them. My husband’s work takes him all over the world, so I try and keep a sense of calm when he is home. We relish times when there is just us in the house, but more often than not we have friends or neighbours who call in and stay, or join us around our kitchen table.
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What local shops did you raid for your décor? We have used local craftsmen wherever possible, and my kitchen was a big project that I had to get right. I worked with Abbey Kitchens (who used to have a workspace on Walcot Street but now operate in Bristol) and ordered Burlington Green Cumbrian slate from a yard in Stroud. Our windows were all remade by Chew Valley Sash windows, and Dave Vowels of Weston re-roofed the entire house. I have long worked with Davies in Bath for paint, and love to use both the William Morris colours and Little Paint Library for walls. Annie Sloan paint adorns our furniture, and my accessories come from far and wide. I recently bought a set of beautiful botanical prints from OKA and I love Graham and Green for splashes of colour in bed linen and large squashy cushions. What are your favourite shops in Bath? I love picking out the odd simple design from Hay, and I spent a happy couple of years working closely with the girls in The Loft – their sense of style and their buying eye is great. Rossiters is most definitely my go-to for anything practical and I love their sofa collection – I try and buy for my clients there, too. Otherwise, I enjoy going into the Fig Store for their minimalist style and the new Neptune store for their aspirational living spaces. We are so lucky in Bath to have such diversity and creativity for people like me who work in interiors.
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residence Do you have a particular favourite room or is there any part of the house you are particularly proud of? My en suite bathroom. It was the very first room we finished and I couldn’t believe the luxury of hot running water and a calm space to wash off the building dust. It is still my sanctuary to this day, and has a double-ended bath that overlooks the hills, an applestone sink and surfaces and gentle travertine walls. I’ve balanced the lightness of the stone with charcoal and greys and white fluffy towels. I fill it with candles and Jo Malone bath oil and it brings a complete sense of wellness at the end of a very busy day.
Does the interior of your home reflect your personality? Yes, I think so in that my home has lots of elements, colours and things from many places that all fit in together. I see myself as a bit like that; I have many interests and elements to my life that on their own are very diverse, but they form a single path somehow. I am unhappy in uncomfortable spaces, just as I can’t have anything in my home that doesn’t fit. But, I am happy in organised chaos, and there always has to be a project on the go. I could never say my house is ‘finished’ just as I could never find my self sitting still for very long.
What do you want people to feel when they enter your home? A warm welcome, a sense of calm that the house is ordered and light and airy. I strive to make people feel at home, and though the house is ‘designed’, it is not so off-putting that you can’t kick off your shoes, put your feet on the sofas or relax in the kitchen. I’ve found with my many guests and visitors that the nicer the house is, the more they appreciate and look after it, but at the same time it’s important not to be precious or to be worried about the general muddle of life. Home at the end of the day is about the people in it, not the things.
Finally, what’s the nicest thing anyone has ever said about your home? Someone once said, “You define hospitality” and that has always stuck with me. On a more recent occasion, a lady who came to view the house for a location shoot wrote me a personal letter afterwards to say how beautiful she found the house as a whole. My best compliment ever, though, is from a teenage friend of my son’s who said, “I love it here. So much. I don’t want to go home”. That to me is the greatest compliment.
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are proud of that there is always a great mix of talent in the studio. how long has your practice being established for? BBA Architects Ltd has been incorporated since 1992, so 27 years. in that time, it has seen many changes in the profession. the secondgeneration of Directors are now planning the future path of the company which in these uncertain times is no easy challenge.
is directly opposite. During lunchtime it really helps you relax and be peaceful during what is usually a very busy day. We currently occupy two floors of the building we rent but would really like to get all of us into one space in order to unify the design studio. our company will keep evolving with the changing times.
Where are your offices based? We are located behind Great Pulteney street in henrietta Mews – it’s a bit of a hidden gem. Unless you have business there, you might not even venture that way. it’s always great fun in the summer to relax in henrietta Park which
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DKA; 01225 465701; www.dka.co.uk What areas of architecture do you specialise in? DKA works in all sectors of commercial architecture particularly healthcare, residential, education, community/leisure, engineering, and research & development facilities. i have experience in all sectors but specifically lead the healthcare team. Which individual project have you most enjoyed working on? Bridgwater community hospital. We had previously designed three other community hospitals for the same Nhs trust so Bridgwater was the culmination of everything we had learnt to date. this was also the largest and most challenging in terms of timescale, budget, site constraints and clinical accommodation requirements. From our past experience, we fully understood the client’s exact requirements and quickly came up with a scheme that was approved and with few design modifications required. What are the most rewarding aspects of the job? healthcare buildings can have a significant impact on the lives of those who use them, whether it be those who work in them or those who visit them. it’s amazing how simple things like bringing natural light into corridors, positioning a window to get a view, using quality materials or having a personal en-suite bathroom in a bedroom, can make such a difference to those who experience these buildings, which at times can be in quite stressful circumstances.
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tell me about your time at aaron evans architects… Linkedin reminded me this week that i have now worked at the practice for eight years! it doesn’t seem that long since i first joined the team. My time at the practice has been eventful; notably with the sad passing of Aaron evans in 2012, the move to our present offices in Gay street in 2014 and our 40th anniversary celebration last year. Which awards have you won? the ‘cherry on the cake’ of our 40th celebrations was winning the Architect award at the Bath Property Awards. We were up against some excellent competition and it was a great honour to win. this year we also won the Property award at the Bath Life Awards. What do you enjoy most about being an architect? For me, i really enjoy working with people who are skilled at what they do, whether they are others in our practice, consultants we work with or contractors and craftsmen and women who take pride in delivering great results. occasionally i also get to use huge cherry pickers for inspections! this photo was taken at a height of 40m while inspecting at the royal high school in Bath.
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MooN Architect AND BUiLDer 01225 312977; www.moonarchitectandbuilder.co.uk how long has your practice been established for? Moon has been established for over 17 years and has built over 300 projects. What areas of architecture do you specialise in? Moon specialises in the domestic, residential sector, primarily extensions, refurbishments and one-off new builds. the company also has experience in the retail and commercial sectors with projects ranging from restaurant fit-outs to unique office spaces. What sets you apart from other architects? Moon is unique as it’s an architect and builder in one. this means that from an early stage we can provide the client with a cost appraisal for the proposed work which is then updated through the design and build process. We believe that good budget management is fundamental to minimising the client’s stress. Also, being an architect builder, we can guarantee quality from the first pen strokes on paper to the last paint strokes on the walls. having designers and builders together, as well as facilities such as a joinery workshop, provides a large pool of expertise from which everyone can share knowledge. this lifts the quality of work produced.
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AssociAte, srA ArcHitects 01225 827444; www.sra-architects.co.uk What’s the most important quality required to be a successful architect? the ability to listen; to the brief, to those who will use the building, to specialists, to the industry, to the wider political and economic context. only then can we hope to understand the challenges. once we’ve listened, the creative process starts.
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Hetreed ross ArcHitects 01225 851860; www.hetreedross.com What’s the most important quality required to be a successful architect? An architect needs to be a good communicator both verbally and graphically. it’s no good having the most amazing ideas and vision if your client or contractor doesn’t understand what you are trying to achieve. Face-to-face meetings can save hours of emailing. What are the most rewarding aspects of the job? it’s very satisfying to reach the end of a project and the client says, “i would not have imagined the results”. to get there on time, on budget with a happy client – that’s what is challenging and rewarding and definitely our aim at Hetreed ross Architects. What advice would you give to an architect at the beginning of their career? An architect’s role requires many skills and offers opportunities across a wide-ranging field. try to visit inspiring buildings both old and new, then get as much early experience as you can on site and in a variety of offices, to discover what situation suits you best – large or small, highly engineered and technical, or following conservation principles.
What are the biggest challenges facing your profession over the next few years? to deliver adaptable buildings. our world is ever-changing; society looks very different today than it did 20 years ago. delivering buildings that adapt to changing uses and lifestyles is critical, particularly in commercial sectors. this benefits occupiers, owners, landlords and, importantly, the planet. What advice would you give to an architect at the beginning of their career? Architecture is a wide and varied field; there are many specialisms and routes to follow. Find the aspects that you enjoy most. What sets you apart from other architects? We don’t approach a project with preconceived ideas. We listen to what our client wants, challenge their brief and assumptions, refine the solution and deliver a building for them to enjoy.
Why passion? Architecture is a way of life not merely a career, you need to fully commit to living and breathing your clients’ values and beliefs ,and allow your creativity the freedom to flourish at all levels from masterplan to door handle.
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Why aspiration? every new project has the potential to be that elusive masterpiece of one’s career and this is what provides motivation each day. you need to listen carefully to clients’ planners and other fellow professionals around you, so you can respond with design flair and imagination based on astute observation and context. Why vision? At batterham smith Architects we design from
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divisionAl director, HeAd oF sustAinAbility, stride tregloWn 01225 466173; stridetreglown.com What are the most rewarding aspects of the job? it’s incredibly humbling to think that the buildings and spaces that start off as scribbles on a piece of paper end up being places where people live, work and spend time. it’s also a huge responsibility to create places where people and nature can thrive. What has been your proudest professional moment? i’m torn between winning the imagine bath competition a few years ago, with an idea to celebrate bath’s water heritage with a series of water features around the city, and winning an international competition to explore what garden city housing should be like in the future. Which individual project have you most enjoyed working on? At the moment it’s the therapeutic city festival, which is happening in bath this september. the city has such a fascinating and globally important history so it’s a real privilege to help tell its story to a wider audience and explore how we and other cities can learn from it today. Mental wellbeing and physical health are really big issues right now and bath could be leading the way.
first principles challenging normal conventions and assumptions. Working on schools, houses, sports and cultural buildings, we aim for zerocarbon and stunningly uplifting designs which will leave a lasting memory. Finished results should give immense satisfaction and remind clients of our early discussions and the creative time we had together. Why real coffee? real coffee, real people, real architecture, captures the degree of rigour and level of commitment to the craft of genuinely authentic architecture that is honest whether on a tight or generous budget. i thrive on the variety and diversity of the design challenges and opportunities that each new project presents and look forward to the future projects.
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nly five homes now remain for sale at the exclusive new gated community in the popular village of Batheaston. The news comes as its developer, Juniper Homes, unveils a new show home this month. Heather Rise is a collection of eight 2- and 3-bedroom houses and two 2-bedroom apartments, set within a classical Bath stone building and enclosed landscaped gardens. Meticulously converted, the scheme blends historic architecture with a bespoke, highquality specification. Each home has been thoughtfully and individually designed for modern living. Layouts are spacious and practicalities are well-covered, with every property on the development benefitting from dedicated parking. Heather Rise is being marketed by Savills and Andrews. Anna Fairman, a director at Savills residential development sales team in Bath, comments,“Its idyllic location, just two miles from the centre of Bath, and exceptional design and quality meant that Heather Rise was always going to be popular with discerning buyers. Those who have bought here have been attracted not only to its countryside setting, but also the privacy and security a gated community offers. “Another desirable quality is the blend of old and new. Residents can enjoy the history and character of a heritage building along with the ease and comfort of a new build home. It’s the best of both worlds.” Batheaston sits between Bannerdown and Little Solsbury Hill, the latter famously providing the inspiration to Peter Gabriel’s first ever solo track. The landscape that stretches across the Avon Valley is inspiring, but more than this, Batheaston is a village that is thriving. From the excellent local primary and secondary schools, to the renowned George and Dragon pub and award-winning Mumford’s Vineyard, Batheaston
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“Batheaston is a village that is thriving” is a vibrant community. Jon Morgan, Director of Juniper Homes, said: “We have paid particular attention to the original architectural features of this historic building, retaining and enhancing the character that drew us to the building in the first place. “Juniper Homes has a track record of building to a high standard and including top quality fixtures and fittings throughout; Heather Rise is no exception. These homes include engineered oak flooring and bespoke kitchens with integrated appliances.” With Batheaston’s close proximity to Bath, a home at Heather Rise means you can enjoy all the city has to offer while having your very own sanctuary to return to. Anna sums up, “Now, with only five properties remaining, the opportunity to secure a home here is limited. I encourage anyone who is interested to talk to us today and we can arrange an appointment for you to visit the development and view the show home. It is one of those developments that has to be seen to truly appreciate what it has to offer.” n
Prices start at £335,000. For further information call Savills on 01225 474591 or Andrews on 0117 941799.
Following a substantial refurbishment and extension, Carter Jonas’ Residential sales and lettings teams have moved back into their flagship central Bath office in Wood Street, off Queen Square. The renovations have created an ultra-modern workspace including backlit displays within a triple window frontage, providing the perfect platform from which to showcase our clients’ properties. The enhanced office space includes an additional ten desks allowing for the expansion of the successful team as well as hot-desking facilities for the wider business including commercial, planning & development and rural teams.
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In the last year, Carter Jonas’ Residential team has successfully sold a wide variety of properties from studio flats in the city to large country estates, ranging in price from £150,000 to £6million. With our partnership of UK offices spread across the country, including 12 branches in central London, added to cutting edge marketing tools and local knowledge, we offer the best possible advice to our clients. We achieve the very highest standards of service and exceptional results as we have demonstrated this year, despite difficult market conditions.
A recent survey revealed we achieved 99.6% of asking prices quoted, 9 out of ten clients would recommend us, and we have 4.9 out of 5 on google reviews. Additionally, Carter Jonas has won Property Agent of the Year at The Props Awards 2019 and best marketing team at the Property Marketing Awards 2018.
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