Whether it’s curling up under a blanket to watch Sunday’s finest daytime television or enjoying a spot of reading next to a roaring fire on a cold, winter’s day, it’s true that there’s nothing quite like spending time in your living room. The living room is where we most often socialise, from playing board games…
As aesthetic and practical focal features of our homes, fireplaces are stunning additions to every living space and there is a myriad of different styles you can get on the market. From ornate Victorian pieces to contemporary industrial styles, there is something for every home. However, what is the history of this iconic piece of…
Stonemasonry is one of mankind’s greatest and most lasting crafts. Over thousands of years, master stonemasons have developed a trade which has evolved from humble stone huts during the Neolithic period to the great wonders of the world. Here we pay homage to some of the most astonishing construction feats of mankind. The Ancient World…
There’s nothing like cosying up to an indoor fire, and the heat, sound and warm glow are almost impossible to replicate anywhere else. Installing a fireplace can bring a stunning focal point to your living room, and with the cold weather approaching, a coal or wood burner is wonderfully practical too. As their popularity grows,…
Here in the Cotswolds, we’re in limestone country. Our local Cotswold stone, naturally formed in the Jurassic period 145 million years ago and since quarried from the Cotswold Hills, is an oolitic limestone with a granular texture, ideal for crafting and building. Across the Cotswolds, listed building regulations have created a uniform architectural landscape and…
A water feature can really transform a garden, whether it’s a small pebble fountain or an elaborate waterfall. A fountain not only looks beautiful, but the sound of trickling water can bring a serene, relaxing atmosphere to your garden – especially welcome if you live in a busy city. Not all of us have the…
Homeowners in the UK who are thinking of buying a new fireplace for their living room are sure to have considered limestone at one point or another as it is an undoubtedly beautiful natural material. In addition to its aesthetic qualities, this relatively soft sedimentary rock boasts several other properties, that make it an excellent…
If you want to improve a room, one of the best ways you can do so is by adding a fireplace. They’re seen in a range of homes, from newly built properties in Gloucester, to listed homes in Cirencester, so there are all sorts of styles available. However, one style that’s consistently popular is fireplaces…
If you want to create a focal point in your living room, limestone fireplace surrounds come in a wide range of styles and colours. Preparation and planning can help to ensure that your fireplace fits in with your existing décor. Wrights of Campden will be able to help you choose the right type of stone…
In an age where almost all domestic furnishings and fittings seem to be mass produced from low-quality materials, those that are made from high-quality materials using traditional methods of craftsmanship are more prized than ever before. If you are thinking of making significant improvements to your home and you would like to make sure that…