This Old House

At This Old House, we pride ourselves on being masters of traditional restoration and decoration, with a passion for interiors that spans both heritage and contemporary styles. For almost five decades, our small, highly skilled team has been dedicated to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, beauty, authenticity, and attention to detail. As a fully insured and accredited company, we take pride in our commitment to excellence, ensuring that every project we undertake meets the highest standards of quality and finish.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the needs of discerning clients seeking exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our expertise spans bespoke and restorative carpentry, fine painting and decorating, mural painting, gilding, marbling, and graining, stencilling, paper and stretched fabric hanging, French polishing, and upholstery. Whether it's a private residence, a grand public building, or a unique art installation, our team is dedicated to delivering outstanding results that exceed our clients' expectations.

From traditional upholstery services, including furniture inspections, joint checks, repairs, and French polishing, to contemporary upholstery solutions, such as re-covering, re-caning, rush-work, and bespoke design, we offer a complete range of services tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. Our joinery and woodwork services include kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, hallways, carpentry, office, timber windows and doors, floors and staircases, and bespoke requirements.

Our Approach

At This Old House, we believe that every project is unique, just like every client. That's why we take a personal approach to every project, working closely with our clients to understand their vision, goals, and expectations. Our team of experts, led by Steve, our director, decorator, and restorer, with a background in fine art, and Philippa, our antique restorer, decorator, and upholsterer, with a wealth of experience in restoration and upholstery, are dedicated to delivering exceptional results that meet the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.