We found a collection of rotten, but beautifully made shutters in the scrap wood pile when we started work here. They had obviously graced the original drawing room, and gave us a valuable pattern for restoring the timberwork. A few fragments of lath and plasterplasterwork remained of what was once the only 'Grand' or 'Formal' reception room of the house. At some time in the 1800's an outside door had been put in the external wall, taking up valuable space in the room. It was decided to block this, and replace it with a picture window whick overlooks the gardens to the south, and floods the room with light. All work was undertaken using our own plastering, carpentry and electrical trades team. Cornices were repaired and refitted in lime.
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| The botched 1980's window and Coalbrookdale fireplace |
Doorway blocked up and window inserted Steel framing in place ready for plastering |
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Both sash window and garden window were panelled using patterns from the originals, and made in our own carpentry workshops. The window seat is built using a frame at the front with doors made and fitted in the workshop, and a tongue and grooved top, sanded and painted. We use a local upholsterer who does a stunning job of window cushions and seats for us on a regular basis.
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Plaster finishing...
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Photos above show detail of cornice and beading applied to beam, forming coffers on either side of the room.
