Orlando Richards

After finding Orlando's website online, I employed him to make me a bespoke courtyard gate. The gate is beautiful and atmospheric but also very practical, moreover Orlando was great to work with. The brief I gave Orlando was to create a handsome security gate for a courtyard entrance similar to a design I'd found and admired, and to fit to this gate a Banham lock. Orlando checked in with me during the gate's making, sending me images, and was open to changes I suggested despite the extra work created. He understood that the gate I wanted should feel delicate and graceful yet must also be impregnable to would-be intruders. The day of installation went smoothly and I was impressed by Orlando's attention to detail, a rubber lining for instance being fitted to stop the gate clanging shut. He also disposed of the old gate for no extra charge and is coming back next week to re-touch the paint over a scratch. I have no hesitation in recommending Orlando as a person to collaborate and work with; his skill you can judge for yourself from the photos I've uploaded.

Orlando is unbelievably talented and innovative and makes each project fun and exciting to work on. The attention to detail in Orlandos work is mind boggling and anything seems to be possible!

Orlando has designed and built an the most impressive bespoke copper table and outdoor drinks cabinet. His ideas are unique and original and he has an amazing attention to detail. No project is out of his scope and he will without a doubt come up with a solution to any design conundrums. He is also great fun to work with!