INTERIORS Stunning sofas and

Top: Wildflower hand-tied bunch, £60; Parham large ceramic vase £35; Burnham stool £185. Above/Right: Etienne collection £35; Avignon print double duvet cover £70; Adeline double duvet cover £100; Camille double duvet cover £70; Avignon double duvet cover £70; Garth throw £150.

Right: Symons double-row cord double duvet cover £220; Amara collection £35; Hanson throw £100; Burnham stool £185; Mini domed cloche with tray £15; Sleep candle £20 Henley rug – medium £395.

Kara Hemp Linen Double Duvet £120, Brittany Collection from £35, Southwold Table Lamp- mini £75, Holkham side table £150, Round Jute Rug £125 & Melbury Bed- King £1,695.

Single-row cord double duvet cover £60; Wilton collection £35; Garth throw £150; Faro woven bench £275; White lacquer trays – set of 3 £75; Sleep collection from £10; Brampton rug – large £695 Richmond bed – king £1,795; Burford vase £40; Holkham table £150; Flowers, hand-tied bunch – medium £60.

Above: Hanson throw £100; Electronic diffuser £65; Churwell table lamp £135. Above/Right: Cavendish bed linen collection, white/black, from £45.00. Sleep collection, candles, room sprays and diffusers, from £10; Round marble board £40.

Right: Freya double duvet cover £100; Thea collection from £35; Tibetan sheepskin rug – ivory £225; Burnham bench £325. The use of white to furnish those rooms you wish to be most peaceful and serene – like the bedroom – can create a sense of subtle, calm, timeless style for all four seasons...

Products features are available from The White Company, High Street, Stamford PE9 2AL, call 01780 769192 or see www.thewhitecompany.com.

Sofa, so good...

Discover the Delcor Difference with sofas and chairs designed exclusively for you from frame to fabric, leather to legs, padding to piping...

You’ll be sitting pretty this season when you create a completely one-off, totally bespoke chair or suite from Delcor. The Stamford retailer allows you to create your perfect sofa, compromise free, and with a remarkable 50 year guarantee!

IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO OVERSTATE just how great Stamford sofa retailer Delcor is. Whether you’re looking for a sofa or chair that’s beautifully made, one that’s completely unique, one that’s great value or one that comes with a best-inindustry 50-year guarantee, you’ll be impressed with Delcor, and delighted with the service the company offers. The Delcor Difference is that all of its sofas are designed exclusively for you. Choose from over 50 different sofa or chair styles, then choose from over 10,000 different fabrics and leathers from designers like Osborne & Little, Colefax & Fowler, GP&J Baker, Harlequin and many more. You can change the filling of your sofa and chair – firmer or softer – and make centimetre-accurate adjustments to its overall dimensions too. >>

Opposite: Soho corner unit in red weave fabric with contemporary chrome feet. Top: Victorian sofa in plaid. Above: Chelsea fixed-back in Chartreuse fabric.

>> Next, customise your sofa or chair with cushion buttons, eight different colours of timber for its legs, castors in your chosen material, arm covers, scatter cushions and so on.

Beyond choice though, Delcor’s products are made in England by proper old-school craftsmen and women. Solid timber frames are selected and cut at the firm’s own sawmills and each piece is guaranteed to last a lifetime, with a refurbishment service available should you wish to give your sofa a mid-life refresh. Delcor was established in 1967 and was taken over by its current owners Rick and Janet Petini following a management buyout in 2009. The company has five showrooms in London, Oxfordshire, Northumberland, Cheshire and Stamford, each sharing an ethos that’s better for the consumer than the ‘fast furniture’ ethos of furniture warehouses, with ‘built to last’ and ‘made in England’ qualities at the brand’s heart.

In Stamford, Kathleen Wilkinson and the team help to design a completely one-off sofa and have over 50 different designs in store to help you create the sofa or chair that suits your lifestyle. The firm helps customers to create dining chairs, divans, bed frames and blanket boxes, ensuring that your sitting rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms can all enjoy the pleasure and peace of mind that comes from a brands like Delcor and its philosophy of quality. n Delcor’s ethos is better for the consumer than the ‘fast furniture’ ethos of furniture warehouses, with ‘built to last’ and ‘made in England’ qualities at the brand’s heart...

Above: Delcor Chesterfield in velvet fabric. Opposite: Eton sofa in pink fabric, Pavilion in grey, Natasha snuggler chair, Ridley suite in white and lemon.

The Delcor Difference

Each of Delcor’s products are crafted in the company’s own Northumberland workshops. Choose your frame style,filling, fabric or leather and the finer details to create a bespoke sofa or chair.

Find Out More: Delcor creates bespoke sofas, chairs, divans and upholstered beds, and has a showroom on Bath Row, Stamford PE9 2QX. Call 01780 762579 or see delcor.co.uk/Delcor/Stamford.

Bring Richwood into the Heart of your Home

KITCHENS • BEDROOMS • BOOT ROOMS • STUDIES INDIVIDUALLY MADE FREE STANDING FURNITURE Call 07534 808903 richwood-cabinetmakers@hotmail.com

SPRING INTO SPRING INTO ACTION ACTION

If you’ve suffered drafty windows and rickety, stiff sashes, now might be the time to leave behind a If you’ve suffered drafty windows and rickety, stiff sashes, now might be the time to leave behind a winter of discontent and spring into action, commissioning new windows and doors for your home. winter of discontent and spring into action, commissioning new windows and doors for your home. Hardwick Windows & Doors provides great advice, hard-working, energy efficient products Hardwick Windows & Doors provides great advice, hard-working, energy efficient products and the promise of a great experience with non-commission sales staff giving great advice... and the promise of a great experience with non-commission sales staff giving great advice...

Biting winds, lashing around your home, old windows letting in the draft, and rickety sashes that are infuriatingly awkward to open. If you’ve an older property, there are many reasons to hate winter, but window and door specialists Martin & Callum of Hardwick Windows love the winter... and specifically, they enjoy making their clients’ homes cosier during even the most inclement weather, even in conservation areas or for listed buildings. “We work in every different style of house you can imagine,” says Martin. “From modern properties in the city to period properties in the country, we enjoy finding windows, doors, bi-folds and conservatories or orangeries that suit our clients’ homes and their budgets.” “As we’re located close to the border of Lincolnshire, Rutland & Stamford, we pick up quite a bit of work in this area, especially since we’re able to provide a range of materials for our products, from hardwood to heritage uPVC units, to aluminium products.” “Regardless of whether your property is in a conservation area or carries listed building status, we create products engineered to millimetre accuracy, with glazing that provides up to A+ rated energy efficiency.” “The benefits for your home include greater resistance to drafts, lower energy bills, a more comfortable environment, a better looking property and greater security too.” “We all love the look and feel of a period home, but modern windows and doors can overcome some of the frustrations of them being costly to heat and looking tired over time. With a range of door furniture in different materials plus the availability of windows and doors matched to any colour, our products are modern, well-made and unsurpassed in terms of their technical quality.” >>

Left: Hardwick Windows can fit windows, doors, orangeries and conservatories to any property, even those in conservation areas or those which carry listed building status.

“We can advise any home owner, regardless of their property’s style, size or location and help them to find products that suit, whether they’re looking to replace a single window or door, or an entire property...”

>> “What really sets us apart, though, is the way we conduct ourselves as a company. Sadly, in previous decades there was a sector of the industry which practiced pressureselling and was very commission led.” “We were always opposed to such practices which is why, for many years now, we’ve done away with commission for our staff and instead earn long-term approval by our customers thanks to good advice, pressurefree selling and a better overall experience.” “At installation stage, too, there are no time limits imposed. If a job needs two days rather than one, it’s afforded that time. The right products and good practices when installing are inextricably linked, both essential in ensuring that our products do what they’re supposed to do.” “We’ve found that reports of a good customer experience travel far and they help to keep new enquiries coming in. For that reason, we look after our current customers and in doing so, we secure future ones too.” “At this time of year people find themselves frustrated with the quality of their current windows and doors; a mix, really, of those who are in older properties with poorer quality windows, but also those in newer properties whose modern installations are less than satisfactory.”

“We can advise anyone, regardless of their property’s style, size or location and help them to find products that suit, whether they’re looking to replace a single window or door, or refenestrate an entire property.”

“With great products, a great customer experience and the benefits of brilliant engineering and installation, anyone can make their home warmer, more energy efficient and give it greater kerb appeal.”

“So if this has been a winter of discontent, there’s no need to move home or live in the draft... we can help to improve your home and at the same time dispel myths about the industry!” n

Find Out More: No obligation. No pressure-selling. No property too challenging. For a discussion about your property and your requirements, call 0115 855 6010, or see www.hardwickwindows.co.uk. The company is based at Criftin Enterprise Centre, The Mophreys, Oxton Road, Epperstone, NG14 6AT.

Showroom and Coffee Shop open...

You can enhance the style of any room with striking soft furnishings

This month we are showcasing the sumptuous Omega II collection of velvet fabrics from Linwood which drape beautifully as curtains or upholstery.

We will work with you to find the perfect fabrics and textures to suit your home, we can rejuvenate a loved piece of family furniture or you can select a new sofa or chair.

Visit our Showroom where you are welcome to browse sample books and view some of our furniture.

The Stables, Copthill Farm, Uffington, Stamford PE9 4TD

Call 01780 757946 or pop in for a visit, we would love to see you www.huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.uk

Showroom and Coffee Shop Open Monday - Saturday 9.30 am - 4.00 pm

STAMFORD STONE

STONE is where the heart is!

Words: Kate Cadman

Leading Lincolnshire & Rutland stone specialist, Stamford Stone at Home, has recently launched a new e-commerce website which allows visitors to browse and buy all their stone products online. Stamford Stone at Home supplies stunning natural stone flooring, paving and fireplaces, plus they’ve recently extended their range to include on-trend decorative natural stone, ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles from tiling specialists, Ca’ Pietra. All of these products are now available to buy online from www.ssathome.co.uk. The new tiling collection has been carefully chosen to complement Stamford Stone at Home’s natural stone flooring range. The handpicked edit includes over 70 handcrafted designs in exquisite bright and bold colours - all inspired by the beauty of nature.

“It’s exciting to watch our product range grow and to work with other family-owned British businesses.”

“We’re excited to be part of Ca’ Pietra’s trusted network of hand-picked retailers,” explains Luciana Ciarla, Stamford Stone at Home’s Showroom Sales Manager. “Customers wanting to buy our products no longer have to make a trip to our showroom, with the option of ordering free samples and buying online, they can now make their purchases from the comfort of their own home.”

“Of course, if any customers would rather view our products in person, they can ring to book a showroom appointment on 01780 740970,” added Luciana. n

n To browse and buy the company’s stone products visit www.ssathome.co.uk. For all your Stamford Stone or Stamford Stone at Home enquiries or to book a showroom visit, call 01780 740970, or email info@ssathome.co.uk.

Stone and Masonry Perfection...

In the heart of Rutland there’s an exquisite self-build project that showcases stone at its finest. The stunning Ashlar stone, supplied by Stamford Stone, can be seen in both spun and raked finishes. The stone masonry skills and attention to detail have been extremely important to the owners, who have chosen to include many traditional masonry details, including a solid entrance portico, all in beautiful, local Clipsham Limestone. One of the many impressive features in the property is the barrel-vaulted ceiling in the courtyard entrance - it’s a work of architectural and masonry perfection! “It’s been a delight to watch this project progress and one which we are very proud of having been chosen as the stone supplier for,” explains Dan Wilson, Director, Stamford Stone.

Indoors the house portrays a wonderful sense of luxury; the ocean-inspired colour palette and sleek architectural detail all deliver a calming, high-end spa-like perfection in the swimming pool area. Charlbury Grey English Limestone tiles, supplied by Stamford Stone at Home, have been used for the flooring, pool coping, steps and drains. Since its completion, this magnificent stone residence, which combines the beauty of both traditional and contemporary design, has already become part of Rutland’s heritage and will be loved and admired for centuries to come. n