WONDERFUL WALLS

FOCUS ON WONDERFUL WALLS

In this edition we take a look at all things walls. We are featuring a range of wall designers and decorators, giving you the chance to see what is on offer. Whether it is a modern or classical style you are searching for, our guide includes plenty of places to help you get the look you want.

Interior Design Master’s Paul Moneypenny. Nobletts store staff Zara Seaward with Karen Elliott, Colette GrennhajghNoblett, Paul Moneypenny and Tim Noblett with charity sponsor David Hutchinson and Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI Chairman Richard Buchanan.

NOBLETT’S RAISE VITAL CHARITY FUNDS

Highly respected and greatly missed, one of Belfast’s leading businessmen, the Late Harry Noblett was honoured by family, friends and colleagues in two charitable events. Harry died in November 2020 having battled Leukaemia. On Tuesday 31 August 2021, Soroptimist International of Lisburn organised an evening of Interior Design and Colour by Paul Moneypenny of Noblett’s, North Street, Belfast. Paul appeared in the BBC programme “Interior Design Masters “ hosted by Alan Carr earlier this year. The charity evening raised £1320.00. The second event entitled, “Harry’s Day”, a Charity Golf Day supported by the “On The Wall Golf Society” was hosted at the beautiful Edenmore Golf and Country Club. Some 60 people participated in a day blessed by good weather, fi ne dining and fond reminiscence of our dear friend Harry. The Charity Golf Day raised £1820.00. Between the two events, the organisers are delighted to present Leukaemia and Lymphoma NI with a cheque for £3140.00.

. Karen Elliott (Soroptomists International, Lisburn branch), David

Hutchinson (Charity Golf Society sponsor from Marshall brushes and rollers), Richard Buchanan (Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI Chairman) and Colette Greenhalgh-Noblett.

RESTORATION, PAINTING, DECORATING

Francis & Kevin P Smyth, also known as FKP Smyth, are one of Irelands’ most established painting fi rms, specialising in restoration and decoration services. They are adaptable and able to carry out all types of projects, offering a wide range of services from painting and spraying, to wallpapering and specialised cleaning. They have a highly motivated workforce who take pride in each project they undertake and they consider staff training to be a vital element of their business, with all their staff receiving up to date training in the repair and maintenance of historic buildings.

Their decoration services cover every aspect of painting, spraying, wallpapering and specialised cleaning, and they have worked with a wide variety of buildings including industrial, commercial, private and listed buildings.

For more information call 079 2222 6950 or visit www. fkpsmyth.com

WONDERFUL WALLS SPECIAL FOCUS ARMATILE ECLIPSES TOP UK FIRMS TO WIN PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY AWARDS.

Filippo Lacconi, Alex Longridge and Martin Mallon.

County Armagh Tile Specialists, Armatile, are the only Irish company to win an award at the National Tile Association Awards held recently in Birmingham.

At a gala celebration hosted by former English Rugby World Cup winner Kyran Bracken at the Forest of Arden Country Club, Armatile were recipients of not one but two prestigious awards in recognition of their team’s high quality project work and bespoke surface design and manufacturing services.

Armatile, a family-owned business, has a dedicated facility that designs and manufactures bespoke tile designs and tailor made, fabricated furniture for commercial and residential clients throughout Ireland, UK and further afi eld. It regularly products to Europe and USA, and its expertise was acknowledged by the judging panel of industry leaders from across the UK and Ireland.

On receiving the award for ‘Excellence in Supply & Services’ on behalf of Armatile’s Manufacturing Team, Managing Director, Paul Quinn said; disrepair with fl ooring so damaged it was totally beyond repair. Armatile was contacted for a solution that would restore the original integrity of the church by designing and sourcing a tiling package to create a new fl oor with bespoke handcrafted features that paid homage to the building’s history and linked with its beautiful architectural features.

The Best Heritage Project Award is a tribute to the dedication and skill of Armatile’s contract team on-site, supported by the unrivalled expertise of its design and manufacturing team, who were integral to the transformation and restoration at this historically important church. This conservation project is a great example of how Armatile works in partnership with all project stakeholders and utilises its specialist cutting expertise to provide a tailored ornate tile solutions that give a new lease of life to old buildings.

For more information visit www.armatile.com

“This award will further enhance our reputation as a reputable supplier of unique, high quality products to the specifi cation market and will hopefully lead to the winning of more orders for the bespoke products designed and manufactured in our factory in Armagh.”

Armatile also won ‘The Best Heritage Project’ for the company’s work on the sympathetic refurbishment of St Patrick’s Church in Newtownards, Co Down. This historic old building, constructed in 1877 by revered English Architect Joseph Hansom, had fallen into a sorry state of

TIPS FOR A WONDERFUL WALL

A lick of paint

The easiest way to give your home some character is by painting your walls. It is vital that you work from a clean, dry and smooth surface. Preparation is the secret of a good-looking finish. Make sure you give yourself at least half a day and spread dust sheets over the floor before you tackle the job.

Get creative

Why not think outside of the box and come up with some unique displays for your walls. Even something as simple as a bookshelf will change the style of the whole room.

DIY display

Pictures, posters, paintings and other framed items are a great way to break up space on a wall. Try hanging a uniform set of frames or mix and match, according to your taste. Family photos add that special touch.

Wallpaper

A popular choice, wallpaper is great for adding depth and will make the most of your room’s strong points. Nowadays, there are hundreds of styles available and it is readily available to brighten a dark room, add character to a dull space or create a relaxed, cosy atmosphere.

WALL ART

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1. Harvey Norman – Heading to the Town & Heading to the City wall art, £140

2. Adrian Margey – Sunset, Kinnegar Pier, £695

3. Next – Barra abstract framed prints, £50

Image supplied by Little Greene. FKP Smyth Paints, situated in Armagh City, off ers a wide selection of quality paints and papers to suit all budgets and projects, including premium brands Little Greene, Paint & Paper Library and many more. With more than 60 years’ experience in the commercial painting and restoration industry, the specialised team in-store are on hand to off er expert advice to both trade and public.

PAINT SHOP

www.fkpsmyth.com

Unit 48, Armagh Business Centre, BT61 7NH. For advice and further information please contact 079 2222 6950

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TAKE A SEAT

1. Annan Interiors – Cor, Cordia lounge chairs

2. Neptune – Amelia Armchair £765

3. Next – Stella Accent Chair in ivory £299

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