Business Details
Bespoke Period Joinery & Handcrafted Oak Interiors
Arttus Period Interiors is a specialist in traditional period joinery and architectural interiors, serving private clients, architects, and heritage bodies. With over 25 years of experience, our team combines classical design knowledge with bespoke craftsmanship to create authentic 16th to 18th-century-style oak staircases, panelling, doors, and furniture. We prioritise hand-carved detailing and traditional methods, ensuring each project harmonises with its surroundings while meeting modern functionality.Our work spans listed buildings, London townhouses, and international heritage sites, reflecting a commitment to preserving historical integrity. Clients benefit from a collaborative design process, transparent communication, and finishes that match existing joinery, delivering timeless interiors that endure.
Services
Oak Staircases
Oak Panelling
Fitted Furniture
Historic Furniture Restoration
Fireplaces & Overmantels
Period Doors & Windows
Wine Rooms
Panelled Libraries
Conservation Work
Bespoke Cabinetry
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of expertise in period architectural joinery.
- Our team uses traditional hand-carving methods for unique detailing.
- We collaborate directly with clients and architects for tailored solutions.
- Specialists in heritage projects for English Heritage and National Trust.
- Bespoke finishes ensure seamless integration with existing interiors.
Services
Oak Staircases
We craft bespoke oak staircases inspired by Gothic, Tudor, and Georgian styles. Using traditional pegged joints and hand-carved details, our staircases blend seamlessly into period properties or enhance modern homes. Each design considers the property's scale and historical context, ensuring authenticity and functionality while maintaining the character of the original structure.
Oak Panelling
Our oak panelling replicates 16th to 18th-century styles, from full-height panelled rooms to dado rails. Hand-carved mouldings and authentic finishes recreate the grandeur of historic interiors. Projects include fire surrounds, libraries, and decorative features, all tailored to preserve the architectural integrity of listed buildings and country houses.
Fitted Furniture
We design handcrafted fitted furniture, including libraries, wine rooms, and dressing rooms, combining period aesthetics with modern functionality. Oak panelled units integrate technology discreetly, while hand-carved details and colour-matched finishes ensure cohesion with existing interiors for private and heritage clients.
Historic Furniture Restoration
Arttus Period Interiors specialises in restoring historic woodwork for clients like English Heritage and Historic Scotland. Our team conducts detailed research and uses traditional techniques to replicate period pieces, ensuring accurate reproductions for conservation projects in castles, palaces, and listed buildings.
Period Doors & Windows
We create solid oak doors and windows in 16th to 18th-century styles, from simple planked designs to ornate carved panels. Bespoke hardware, leaded lights, and colour-matching ensure compatibility with period properties, while meeting modern insulation standards for both internal and external applications.
People
Ken Peterkin
Lead Designer
Ken Peterkin leads Arttus Period Interiors with over 25 years of experience in period interior architecture. He specialises in translating client visions into bespoke projects, collaborating closely with architects and heritage bodies to deliver historically accurate, functional spaces.
Questions
What styles of joinery do you specialise in?
We focus on Gothic, Tudor, Georgian, and Arts and Crafts styles from the 16th to 18th centuries, using traditional hand-carved techniques and authentic materials.
Can you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in projects for listed properties and collaborate with heritage bodies to ensure compliance with conservation standards while delivering bespoke solutions.
Do you offer international services?
Our work spans the UK and international projects, including collaborations with heritage organisations and private clients abroad.
How do you ensure a bespoke design?
We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your vision, followed by tailored design proposals and handcrafted execution to meet your property's unique requirements.
What materials do you use?
We primarily use solid oak for its durability and historical accuracy, alongside walnut and elm, finished with hand-polished and antiquing techniques for authenticity.
Can you restore existing period features?
Yes, we provide restoration and conservation services for historic woodwork, including accurate reproductions of damaged or missing elements in period properties.
