Cloakroom Sophistication
We recently had the pleasure of redecorating this cloakroom in Wadhurst, East Sussex. The old walls and ceiling were full of character, keeping the history of the house with their natural lumps, bumps and subtle convex and concave curves — features where a strict geometric wallpaper would have looked entirely out of place. Our client wanted to bring warmth and depth to the room and chose this stunning Hemp Vinyl wallpaper from Christopher Farr Cloth in the colour ‘Rust’. The paper itself was a joy to hang and did its job exceptionally well in masking the uneven contours of the walls, delivering the warm, enveloping feeling our client envisaged. Complementing the paper, we retained and carefully finished the tongue-and-groove panelling, original doors and even the arched windows, which were reclaimed from Westminster Abbey, all of which add authentic character and provenance. These were painted with a soft brushed finish in Tikkurila Helmi 10, colour matched to Sanderson Dusky White, while the ceiling was tonally lightened by being painted in Sanderson Cameo White to lift and balance the space. The result is a stunning, sympathetic transformation from start to finish that respects the building’s history while introducing considered contemporary warmth, as you can see in the photographs.
Cloakroom.......With A View!
Our expertise was needed to skillfully transform this newly constructed cloakroom in Matfield, Kent, and I think you can agree that the results are truly an amazing transformation! The wallpaper used is the stunning Lucie Annabel ‘Soleil Ink & Gold.’ The ceiling has been carefully painted in a Farrow & Ball Dead Flat Emulsion in ‘Au Lait,’ enhancing the overall ambiance. Additionally, the woodwork has been meticulously painted using Farrow & Ball Modern Eggshell in ‘Railings,’ contributing to the elegant finish throughout the space.
The rich tones of the wallpaper paired beautifully with the darker Railings woodwork, while the softer Au Lait ceiling helped keep the room feeling balanced and welcoming. Together, these finishes created a sophisticated space full of warmth and character.
