It was a pleasure for all involved to work on this outstanding project, an original Arts and Crafts home which has been impeccably refurbished.
The recent works included extending the house, as well as opening up and changing the layout. The interior has been modernised with a contemporary touch, but cleverly retains and enhances the home’s character.
The interior design of the whole home is stunning. The bedrooms and bathrooms have been individually designed and are unique to their user. Mural wallpapers, vibrant pops of colour and striking, high quality fixtures and fittings help achieve this.
A combination of leaded EB20 steel windows and W40 steel doors with genuine T bars were chosen to replace the external fenestration. The new windows and doors have slim, elegant frames but bring the benefit of improved thermal efficiency and security. Internally, a bespoke W20 door screen has been used to divide the kitchen and dining area.
Both the client and architect are delighted with the outcome. Steven Harp from Harp and Harp said: “This project involved a delicate balance of modernising a home that had been barely touched in a century for 21st Century family life whilst trying to retain the beautiful Arts and Crafts character and charm of the original house. The new doors and windows by Clement were a perfect product to fulfil this brief, providing modern standards of thermal comfort with an aesthetic and quality that blended seamlessly with the elegance of the original metal windows that were still on the house.”
The client said: “I was initially unsure about changing the fenestration and doors in our property, as they are such an important part of the building’s character, history and aesthetics. However, from our first meeting with Clement Windows, who were recommended by our building surveyor, I knew I needn’t have worried. They talked us through the different options in detail, provided extensive designs (and were always prepared to amend and refine these subject to our thoughts!) and also worked seamlessly with our architects to ensure that all we asked for was delivered and more. The finished product far exceeds any expectations that we had for windows and doors that matched our original steel windows and doors, now giving us the perfect look for the house with the added bonus of double glazing and additional safety and security. Their communication throughout has been excellent and we have felt looked after every step of the way. Installation was done ahead of schedule and the only issue we’ve had post installation has been dealt with efficiently and they have always had someone available to pick up the phone to us and come to site when needed. Really cannot recommend this wonderful company enough, for both their products and the overall experience. Thank you!”
Details
Site: Private Residence, Surrey
Architect: Harp and Harp Ltd - www.harpandharp.co.uk
Specification: Clement EB20, W20 and W40 range of steel windows and doors.
Colour: RAL 9005 (Black) semi gloss
Furniture: ‘Berkeley’ window handles and ‘Richmond’ door handles in Imperial Brass Unlacquered finish with matching peg stays.
Clement EB20 bespoke steel windows and Clement W20 and W40 steel doors are manufactured generally in compliance with BS 6510:2010 from hot rolled steel window and door profiles which are produced from 98% recycled steel source material. Hot dip zinc galvanised to EN ISO BS:1461:2022 and with a polyester powder coat paint finish to BS:6497 2005 EN 13438 2018.