Interiors can be home to some of the most delicate features in a period property or country house. These living, breathing elements are crucial to a property’s character, and are often the ones that you know and love most intimately in your daily life. It’s common for historic materials, techniques and styles to be unfamiliar to other builders and contractors. At Smith Heritage, we take great pride in preserving or rediscovering these methods for the benefit of your property.
Because these walls can talk
The heart of a property is in its walls. We’re experts in applying traditional lime render, polished plaster, fibrous plaster and bespoke or historic mouldings, as well as the creation or restoration of decorative ceilings. We are committed to premium interiors, whatever the circumstance. During out project work at a Grade II* listed castle, there was an expanse of diamond Tudor pattern brickwork on an internal wall which needed significant restoration. We had a batch of bricks made with an appropriate clay blend and wood fired to ensure that they matched the original patina, blending seamlessly with the original works.
As grand as the day they were installed
At Smith Heritage, we understand that every facet of your interior can be of special value to you. We specialise in returning the original lustre of each and every interior feature, whether it’s re-staining and repolishing old staircases, restoring mahogany panelling, creating or fixing hand-made ironmongery, reviving ornate doors and locks, or giving new life to elaborate hinges and leaded light windows. If you’re looking for new interior features to add yourself to the story of a place, we can help you develop truly bespoke pieces with the help of our historic library and dedicated construction academic.
Caring for listed interiors
We often work in buildings where the internal finishes themselves are listed, demanding an exceptional level of care and attention to detail. We’re experienced in employing specialist, breathable paints, fine joinery details, carrying out regilding or French polishing, and reviving delicate features such as fabric and silk wall linings. Smith Heritage can help ensure that the interiors of your historic property remain true to their original form.
