Our customer - Jaqueline
Our clients had ambition to breathe new life into a lived-in manor house in need of full refurbishment. Their desire to restore it to its former glory brought them to Foras. Due to the age of the property a natural stone had to be used throughout the downstairs, though the bathrooms could be adventurous, making full use of our range of practical porcelain.
What was the brief?
Our mandate was to create a harmonious blend of elegance, modernity, and a touch of maximalism, while respecting the inherent charm and character of the property. To embrace the opulence of the manor, our clients were keen to highlight the luxury and grandeur of the property and use vibrant colours and varied textures to add a contemporary edge to a historic building.
Our design solution
To achieve our clients' vision, we chose Tidal Grey honed limestone for the main ground floor. This natural stone embraces irregularity, with its intricate fossil detail and warm grey tones, it worked beautifully against the exposed beams and rustic furniture present in the space. The smooth honed surface of this stone underwent further enhancement during the sealing process, deepening the colour and adding sheen. A specialised sealing programme allows us to tailor the aesthetic of a stone to the clients' preferences, whether accentuating the colour or maintaining a natural and matte finish.
With guidance and support from our team, our clients decided they would create a unique look for each of the seven room that expressed the individuality and style of each space, whilst remaining cohesive with the maximalist aesthetic of the property. Bright colours and varied textures created points of interest; the design displayed a selection of both Ca’ Pietra and our own Foras decorative ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles.
Products used:
Tidal Grey 15mm Honed Limestone
Conran 25mm Limestone (Outside)
Bloomsbury Encaustic Tile (Discontinued)
Cobalt Honed Marble
Epoque Light Grey
Mayflower Grey (Discontinued)
Seville Encaustic (Discontinued)
