A good, wooden door can bring out the best in a traditional British home. Naturally, with age and poor weather conditions such as rain or snowstorms, wooden doors can suffer from a whole host of issues. It could be the paint peeling off, the wood rotting, rusty hinges, moisture delving deep into the wooden frame, and even insects. All of the above can make a wooden door look dull and decrepit. . https://midecor.co.uk/door-painting-services-in-putney/

Exceptional oak and walnut art-deco floor Set across four floors, this elegant house located close to Hyde Park was refurbished throughout to a classic art-deco style and to an exceptional standard. On the ground floor is a stunning reception room with high ceilings and to the rear is a high end fully fitted kitchen with dining space and the bi-folding doors overlook a lovely patio space. The high end art deco floor, fitted throughout the ground floor, has long narrow solid oak strips and a bold dark walnut border. Full restoration required This complete restoration project involved replacing damaged planks with matching planks, expert sanding and refinishing the ground floor. Since the installation 20 years ago, there hasn’t been any maintenance, just regular and occasionally abrasive cleaning. Over the years a few cleaning mistakes meant that the floor was deeply stained and these stains couldn’t be removed by normal sanding. We considered replacing the damaged boards but as the floor was bespoke and not factory made we knew we were unlikely to find the same product to replace it with. For bespoke floors we always recommend customers keep back a spare pack of wood for future maintenance. However in this case, we were able to custom make new boards to match the length, width and thickness of the existing floor. The benefits of dust-free sanding The customer’s well designed home was full of expensive artwork, paintings and statues worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. The customer arranged for most pieces to be removed but some remained and had to be well protected from dust and damage. Although it can be messy work, sanding is the bedrock for a proper finish. If you skip or rush this essential stage and rush you can forget about a nice, quality finish. Our collection of dust-free Laegler sanding equipment was ideal for this project as the sanders collect the dust as it is produced. Picture 7: The customer’s well designed home was full of expensive artwork, paintings and statues. Osmo polyx oil clear satin for a lasting quality finish We applied two coats of osmo polyx oil clear satin for a lasting quality finish. When our internationally based customers returned from their latest trip they were very happy with the quality of the restored floor and were pleased to see the original striking colours were back.

A breathtakingly beautiful Shaker kitchen using concept continuous frames. On one wall, a long run of Concretto Scuro is used for the worktop, splashback and integrated sink with a built-in flush hob keeping the run seamless. The bespoke full height cabinetry houses a deceivingly large pantry with open shelving and wire baskets. Either side camouflages the fridge freezer and a storage cupboard for brushes, mops and plenty of doggy treats.

CIRENCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE This Queen Anne House, in the heart of the Cotswolds, was added to and altered in the mid 19th and 20th centuries. More recently the current owners undertook a major architectural refurbishment project to rationalise the layout and modernise the house for 21st century living. Artichoke was commissioned to design this new boot room as well as a bespoke kitchen, scullery and master dressing room. Primary materials: Hand painted furniture with antiqued oak bench seat, drawer fronts and interiors. Up and over doors running on bespoke brass tracks and glazed with hand made glass. Lost wax unpolished brass cabinet fittings.

Scullery in matching finishes to kitchen. Sink and tap purchased from The Sink Warehouse (Australia). Sink: DOUBLE BELFAST BUTLER SINK – 900Lx555Wx250H Tap: ANTIQUA MIXER CHROME TWIN HANDLE Site: http://www.sinkwarehouse.com.au

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