Furniture

The spaces to the sides of a typical chimney breast provide a great opportunity for built-in storage. Rarely are they straight or symmetrical so here we brought the face forward, recessing two bespoke oak units, each with bookshelves, a mirror and integrated lighting.

Shou Sugi Ban is an ancient process employed by the Japanese (and before them the Aztecs) as a way to naturally preserve wood, making it resistant to fire, insects and damp.

"...Barnaby Reynolds Design transformed our retail space, making it light, contemporary and exciting. From the initial design concept through to the completion of our refit Barnaby displayed great technical skill and tireless attention to detail.

​In this large period conversion the chimney breast and fireplace had been removed leaving the room without a focal point. We rectified this by installing a cornice, picture rail, chimney breast and mantle.

A bay window storage unit with a moulded saddle leather seat.