Luttrell's Tower is a three-storey, stuccoed, yellow brick folly located on the shore of the Solent, close to Eaglehurst House in Hampshire.
Built circa 1780, it was designed by, and is possibly the only surviving work of, Thomas Sandby, the first Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy.
Read moreWe recently built a fabulous bespoke fitted library for a client who owns a lovely old stone cottage in Somerset.
He loves books and has a fantastic collection, hence wanting us to create a library in one of the rooms in his home.
Read moreOne of our clients lives in a lovely barn conversion located in Somerset. Their barn features three large arched windows that run the length of the building providing views over a gravel garden area and the countryside that lie beyond.
There are also doors giving access to and from the outside area.
Read moreOne of our clients wanted a new door for his Somerset village property.
Now, this sounds like a straight forward request, however the doorway the new door needed to fit was not straight forward - too narrow to accommodate two doors, yet uncommonly wide for one single door.
Read moreThe owner of this elegant country residence wanted to install a gateway entrance befitting of the building’s unique style.
We were recommended for the job by someone who had used our services and knew that we would be able to undertake this special bespoke joinery project.
Read moreA couple, who we have known for over 30 years, recently contacted us to ask if we could create a custom-made dining table for their beautiful new home.
Their existing table didn’t fit very well in their new dining space, but there were elements they liked and wanted to keep. The zinc top on their table created an effect that they really liked, but they weren’t keen on how easily it marked...
Read moreWe recently refurbished hidden window shutters in a stately Clifton flat, bringing elegance and privacy to a beautiful airy room.
The triple-box sashed windows in the bedroom of the Clifton flat had been fitted with metal blinds by the previous owner. The blinds weren’t in keeping with the architecture of the building and didn’t give the room the relaxed, elegant feel the new owners
Read moreWe designed and built a fantastic new fitted kitchen for a couple who lived in a beautiful old farmhouse. They were both very enthusiastic cooks and wanted to create a space to work and entertain in.
The room was very large so there was plenty of space to play with but it was important to make the best use of that space in order to deliver on our client’s requirement.
Read moreWe designed and built a beautiful, temperature controlled wine store for a client with a real passion for collecting wine.
Now he can store his wines at the perfect temperature and show off his impressive collection.
Read moreWe were approached by a couple who wanted to make a special feature of the main front entrance to their home.
The soft wood front entrance screen had become so warped that the wind blew between the door and the frame making it hard to lock.
Read moreOne of the most unusual windows that we have ever worked on was a huge 3 storey bay window in a beautiful historic building located in Stratford on Avon
The window was unique. The wooden framework of the window was twisted, reminiscent of the trunk of a huge tree.
Read moreWe carried out some work for some clients who were downsizing to a smaller home.
It can be a challenge to select which pieces of furniture you will take with you in these circumstances. They had a particularly beautiful oak dining table that they really wanted to keep.
Read moreWessex Joinery has carried out a number of joinery projects for a couple who relocated from London to Chepstow.
Work includes restoration of wooden doors, sash windows and casement windows, and building a conservatory.
Read moreOur house incorporates different styles of building including Georgian and Victorian. Stephen has restored several of the windows and has been extremely good at retaining the historic style. Two of the bays have beautiful wooden arches, Stephen replaced the rotten wood and re-glazed these achieving an exact replica of the original window. We are very pleased with the work that he has done.
Richard and Joanna Bacon