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Sometimes the slightly smaller scale projects are the most satisfying. This is a lovely Listed 1820s house we are bringing back to life after severe neglect and abuse. Authentic new floors, chimney pieces, windows, cornices et al. Lime plaster everywhere, receiving its first coats of paint from Atelier Ellis. The bones are so good it’s almost a shame to clutter with furniture ….. Although our wonderful artist clients are sure to get this spot on. @atelier.ellis

Glorious May is gone but thanks to the rain in early June, our garden is peaking right now. Still fresh, and the foxgloves, oxeyes and catmint are in chorus together. It’s a laissez fair approach, ‘cottage gardener’ style, as much by necessity as design ( I don’t have the time). Haven’t planted anything for years: Half the plants are self seeded and then it’s simply a judicious weeding with a bit of ‘help’ from the free roaming foul and livestock. Sometimes the most charming houses come about in a similar fashion. The temptation to over-design must be balanced with allowing space for some natural evolution. X #country #countrygarden @houseandgardenuk

Glorious Easter weather at one of our favourite haunts, Mapperton. The formal garden is laid out in a valley, descending past the house in a series of terraced spaces, dropping to the sheltered pool (now conquered by newts, but the family still swims occasionally) and then on to the arboretum which gently fuses with the countryside beyond. Perfection.

It’s all in the detail. In the decorating stage of one of our current projects in Holland Park. A new level we added flows seamlessly because of the attention to authentic 19thC detailing, and the willingness to introduce quirky Victorian solutions such as rounded corners and scribed cornices. All new work drawn up by our team.

A favourite kitchen from our Bayswater project a few years ago, complete with a pizza oven!
Interior Decoration William Nickerson
Build @labattconstruction
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A fun attic space for twins with interlinking play areas making a feature of the rafters in Douglas Fir.
Interior Decoration William Nickerson
Build @labattconstruction
📸 @boz_gagovski

Our newly completed garden building for clients in West London. Great collaborative efforts from William Nickerson, Carpenter Oak, Guncast pools and Labatt Construction. And lovely shots by the talented Astrid Templier! @astridtemplier @labattconstruction @carpenter_oak @guncastpools #williamnickerson

Des petites morceaux de France. We nipped across, caught some sunny Autumn weather and indulged in a quick fix of histoire, cafe crème and galette Bretonne.

Plas Brondanw, the home of Welsh Architect Clough Williams-Ellis and his wife Amabel between 1902 and 1978. 16th and 17thC with later additions by Clough. He was the creator of Portmerion - which usually divides opinion (another J Holland is a fan) - but his hidden gem of a home is his masterpiece. The wonderful gardens are laid out as a series of rooms, the formality and order of the clipped yew enhanced by the immediacy of the rugged and wild Snowdonian landscape beyond. The house is run by the Susan Williams-Ellis foundation and hosts collections and exhibitions. A pleasing eclectic jumble of ancient fabric and the mid-century output of this creative family. A charming little cafe too, if you are passing. @houseandgardenuk @garth_gell_farmhouse #historicbuildings

Just on the beach at Burton Bradstock ….. who knew?

Hackett Holland are thrilled to have achieved Planning and Listed Building consent for two new buildings at Chelsea Arts Club. A new ‘Garden Studio’ for Club events, and a modest side extension to provide an office and restroom for the hard working staff. The brief for both was to fit in: ‘looks like it’s always been there’ is our speciality. The Studio takes its cue from cricket pavilions, village halls and Boulton and Paul pre-fab buildings. Painted timber with a Cedar Shingle roof. We are pondering exact colour scheme with the Club - it will probably go lighter - but not inviting opinions….. ! @houseandgardenuk @chelseaartsclub #traditionalbuilding #traditionalarchitecture