When choosing a splashback for your kitchen, there are several things to consider. First, consider the overall style of your kitchen. If your kitchen has a modern, minimalist look, you may want to choose a splashback with clean lines and a simple design. If your kitchen has a more traditional...
Verre Eglomise is a decorative art form in which a design or image is applied to the back of a piece of glass, and then viewed from the front through the glass. The name comes from the French term "Verre à églomiser", which means "glass to gild." A growing number of...
I was commissioned by Charlie Smallbone of Ledbury Studio to create a totally new and unique paint effect. My brief for the hand painting of this kitchen was to compliment the pared back design but give the cupboards a depth of character, subtle interest and movement that would sit happily next...
The completion of the Victorian Entrance Hall Once a care home, this beautifully impressive Victorian hall in Northumberland is being lovingly restored to its former glory by it’s new owners as a private residence. I was fortunate enough to be given the commission of designing and decorating the huge entrance hall. After many...
Blog Two of the decoration of the Victorian Entrance Hall - featuring the Preparation Team! Once a care home, this beautifully impressive Victorian hall in Northumberland is being lovingly restored to its former glory by it’s new owners as a private residence. I was fortunate enough to be given the commission of...
Breaking down the 10-week commission Once a care home, this beautifully impressive Victorian hall in Northumberland is being lovingly restored to its former glory by it’s new owners as a private residence. I was fortunate enough to be given the commission of designing and decorating the huge entrance hall. After many set backs...
Verre Églomisé is a decorative technique named after the French decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy (1711–1786), who popularized it in the 18th century. It involves applying metal leaf to glass and then painting a design on top, creating a shimmering, reflective artwork. Historical Background Although named after Glomy, this technique dates back to pre-Roman...
Designed for Charlie Smallbone’s Ledbury Studio The Brief The brief was to design a cohesive colour and paint effect to compliment the many varied elements in the client’s kitchen. These elements included pewter, copper, carved wood, and acid etched glass. With colours covering dark stained ash through silvers, golds and verdigris. Collaboration Collaborating with Ledbury...
During these past few weeks I have been thinking of how to manage my work the most efficient way, keeping clients and myself safe.As the lockdown eases slightly, enquiries are coming in for kitchens that need repainting. It’s hardly surprising as we’ve all been staring at the insides of our homes...
How to totally transform a tired old kitchen To Repaint or Replace? This pine in-frame kitchen had done it’s job well for the owner for 25 years. Except now it was tired, aged and in need of a complete overhaul. Another ageing problem is that pine absorbs sunlight and over the years...
