Stuart Interiors News

C17th style study for a manor house in the Quantock Hills

Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The brief for this study was to stay true to the room's original date of 1631, whilst being functional as a home office. An entire scheme was created, including a library wall (based on the design of the Perne Library at Peterhouse College, Cambridge), oak furniture including a filing cabinets, an oak desk, large dresser and leather wing chair, curtaining and antique Persian carpets.

Refurbishment of a stunning manor house in Oxfordshire

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Specially commissioned joinery including an oak panelled entrance hall with Tudor arch, library, staircase and master bedroom are now fully installed alongside oak furniture, textiles and lighting. The brief was to restore the house to how it might have looked in the Jacobean period. Our clients comment: "We have great fun with some of our guests as they try to determine which parts of the house are original and which parts are new".

A professional photo shoot was organised at the end of July and the results can be seen in our new brochure, due for publication at the end of Summer 2009.

Stuart Interiors Awarded Prestigious Joinery Contract by Historic Scotland

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Following our long association with Historic Scotland as advisers on the refurnishing of the Royal apartments at Stirling Castle, we are delighted to announce our appointment as joinery contractors for the project. The design phase of the project will start immediately and installation is due to be completed at the end of 2010.

Stuart Interiors put Finishing Touches to Henry VIII�s Tudor Wing at Hampton Court Palace

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We are now in the last stages of completing the refurbishment of the Tudor wing at Hampton Court Palace, to commemorate 500 years since Henry VIII's ascension to the English throne. Processional routes 1 & 2, and Council Chamber are now hung with our textiles. The furniture for the Great Hall and Watching Chamber are all in place. The last area for our attention is the King's canopy and cloth of estate. A stunning fabric in black and gold has been specially designed for this area and will be up and on show at the end of August 2009.

For details of the special Henry exhibition at Hampton Court Palace, visit www.hrp.org.uk/hamptoncourtpalace

Stuart Interiors Launches New Brochure & Website

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

November sees the launch of our brand new brochure and website. Providing an overview of the many services we offer, design elements have been inspired by The Book of Common Prayer, printed in 1639. Incorporating original illuminated lettering and illustrations, the aim was to embellish the book with key design elements of the seventeenth century whilst showcasing some of our most interesting and successful projects.

Rather than offering a definitive catalogue, the aim of the new brochure is to inspire. We have no limitations to what we can bring to a project whether large or small.

Request your copy today

James I Oak Wainscot Arm Chairs

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Stuart Interiors have recently completed a superb commission from a private client in Berkshire.

After holding on to a photograph of a much-admired antique for over a decade, our client commissioned a very fine pair of oak wainscot chairs.

The brief was to recreate a pair of chairs as close to the original as possible. Jerry Fisher, head of design for Stuart Interiors, was able to produce accurate scale drawings from the photograph. Paying particular attention to detail to the original turnings, carved detail and beautiful inlay, our craftsmen were able to create the fine pair of oak chairs pictured right and below.

"The chairs arrived a short while ago. They look fantastic, very authentic and spot on with the original. They will be greatly enjoyed by current and future generations of my family. Please
pass my thanks and congratulations on the skilled work to all who worked on them". PW

If you would like to talk to us about commissioning a piece of oak furniture, please contact us for advice and a quotation.

The original picture of the antique can be seen below.

Above: The picture of the original antique oak chair

Below: Recreating the inlay

Above: Recreating the inlay

Below: The new pair of oak arm chairs

Above: The new pair of oak arm chairs

Below: Recreating the hand-carved oak detail