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Letting the Light In: A Dartmoor Barn Conversion Rooted In Craft, Conservation And Local Character
When Issy and Murray Bryars first set eyes on the dilapidated granite barn that sat quietly beside their Dartmoor farmhouse, they saw more than just an agricultural relic. They saw a future retreat; one that would allow visitors to connect with Dartmoor’s dramatic beauty in a space that honoured its past, supported the local economy, and embraced sustainable building practices. Their vision has since taken shape in the form of a strikingly understated, light-filled holiday le


MasterPatio Bi-Part Door System Achieves PAS 24 Certification
Reynaers Aluminium has announced that its MasterPatio Bi-Part door has achieved PAS 24 (Performance Assessment Specification - PAS 24:2022). After undergoing extensive testing to assess the resistance of the doors to forced entry, the MasterPatio bi-parting door configuration is now PAS 24 certified ensuring it can meet enhanced security requirements. The robust testing behind this certification ensures that it is approved for use in new build projects, demonstrating that the


CRL UK Launches Long-Awaited New Website To Transform Online Ordering
After much anticipation, CR Laurence UK has officially launched its brand-new website, delivering a faster, smarter and more intuitive online experience for customers across the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. This long-awaited milestone for the business provides a new platform that has been developed to make it easier than ever for customers to find the products they need and place orders quickly and efficiently. The site represents a significant step forward in functional


Havwoods Reveals Latest WoodBook: Celebrating 50 Years Of Craftsmanship & Innovation
Leading wood surface specialist Havwoods is delighted to unveil its latest WoodBook, released as the brand proudly celebrates 50 years of design-led excellence. The second book in Havwoods’ 50th anniversary series reflects five decades of craftsmanship, innovation and material expertise, presenting a curated guide to the latest product developments, fresh design possibilities and expanded material options for interior and architectural projects. The WoodBook is packed with b


Dacres - A Contemporary Inverted Home Framed By The South Downs
Perched on the edge of Lewes with far-reaching views across the South Downs, Dacres is a striking bespoke family home designed to maximise light and make the most of its connection to an extraordinary landscape. Set within the South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the house adopts an innovative inverted layout, placing the principal living spaces on the upper floors so that the most-used rooms enjoy the biggest skies and longest sightlines. Designed by sustainable


New Stannah Lifts Website Streamlines Product Selection To Support Contractors, Architects And Project Teams
Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service (LD&S), a leader in the UK lift sector, has launched a new commercial website that makes it easier for construction professionals to find the right lift solution. Developed around the needs of architects, contractors and consultants, the site features a simplified structure, improved navigation, clearer product pages and more consistent data, making it easier to access technical information and identify the right lift solutions for differe


John Planck To Open Showcase At Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour
Award-winning architectural ironmongery specialist John Planck is set to open its first product showcase at London’s prestigious Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. Located within the Design Centre’s brand-new, fifth floor Design Emporium Collective, the showcase will officially open on 9 th March, giving architects, contractors, specifiers and interior designers direct access to the business, its partner brands and its superior technical expertise. Modern and contemporary in it


Greene Credentials: Absolute Matt Receives An Eco Update
The flattest paint in Little Greene’s family of finishes, ‘Absolute Matt Emulsion’ has received a huge upgrade to its eco credentials. With a ‘barely-there’ low-sheen of only 1-2%, you won’t notice any difference to its sumptuous, velvety, dead-flat finish or the effortless way it brings a beautiful depth of colour to your walls and ceilings. But now, 40% of every tin of Absolute Matt Emulsion is made from completely recycled ingredients, thanks to the introduction of a new h


Bradite Makes A Splash In 2 Sisters Marine Mural
Award-winning design duo, Lauren and Chloe Piper (known as @2sistersuk), recently partnered with Bradite to refresh the SMS Group headquarters, using One Can to create a nautical-themed mural. Bradite’s all-in-one primer, stain block and finish was the ideal, fast-drying product to facilitate quick completion, without compromising on the quality of finish. For this project, the creative sisters opted for a range of blue tones inspired by the SMS Group’s marine engineering wo


Fitzroy Of London Debuts New Cavendish Collection
Premium accessible bathroom brand, Fitzroy of London, has exclusively launched its newest collection, Cavendish, at the brand’s showroom in the Business Design Centre as part of this year’s Surface Design Show. Inspired by the timeless language and enduring elegance of Neoclassical and Georgian architecture, the new Cavendish range incorporates the renowned circular motifs and rhythms that define New Cavendish Street in London’s Fitzrovia. Showcasing subtle fluidity, tactilit
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