Feature Walls
Learn about Feature Walls and how they can fill that empty space in your home
Feature Walls explained
A feature wall is a distinctive wall within a room designed to create visual impact and enhance the overall aesthetic of the space. It typically incorporates unique materials, colours, textures, or patterns that contrast with the surrounding walls, drawing attention to a focal point.
Feature walls can be achieved using paint, wallpaper, textured panels, wood cladding, brick, or decorative finishes, adding depth and character to a room. In architectural and interior design, they are used to define spaces, highlight key areas, or introduce bold, artistic elements without overwhelming the entire room.
Our Feature Walls
Victorian Library
Once a cold, damp space, this room has been transformed into an elegant meeting area for visitors and discussions. Insulating the North wall and adding a library—including a Mouse hole—enhanced both warmth and functionality. Restored Victorian floorboards and period features like Corbels, Roses, and a fireplace add character, while cement-filled hearths reveal its original layout as two rooms.
The project prioritised locally sourced, reclaimed materials, including floorboards from Winterstoke Road wood recycling, mouldings from Masons rejects, and tiles from a Grade II listed refurbishment in Wells. With a virtually zero carbon footprint, the space blends sustainability with heritage.
New light fittings, humidity control, and discreetly wired mantle lighting ensure comfort and preservation. Soon, a sliding ladder will complete the design. Now serving the local community, it hosts groups and the Investor Club, supporting investment in local projects.
Inglenook Fireplace
Once a cold and unremarkable space, this Inglenook fireplace has been transformed into a striking focal point, blending functionality with heritage. The North-facing wall was insulated, creating a rustic, inviting atmosphere. At night, the stove adds a stunning effect, enhancing the warmth and character of the room.
The fireplace was built entirely from reclaimed and locally sourced materials, including salvaged purlins, bricks, rubble stone, and slates. Mouldings, timber, and backlit lighting were repurposed, ensuring a virtually zero carbon footprint. The condemned stove was restored, further reinforcing the sustainability of the project.
Hidden features make this space unique, including a secret removable brick for time capsules and designated areas for storing larger items, inspired by historic traditions. Now, this transformed space serves as a conversation piece and practical addition, offering both charm and environmental responsibility.
Notice board
This Feature Wall is a prime example of how subtle architectural detailing can completely redefine a space. What was once a plain surface has been transformed with wainscot panelling into a visually engaging and practical focal point. The addition of overhead lighting enhances its depth and texture, creating a refined backdrop that introduces warmth and craftsmanship to the surrounding environment.
Now functioning as a dedicated notice board, the wall serves a dual purpose—showcasing completed projects while reinforcing the company’s attention to thoughtful presentation. It’s a confident yet understated feature that allows visitors to engage with the firm’s portfolio in a curated, tangible way, reflecting both professional pride and design-led thinking.
Reclaimed Fireplace
This feature wall was created to replicate a Victorian chimney breast that had been removed and blocked up, revealing original brickwork and adding a striking focal point to the space. The transformation relied on locally sourced, reclaimed materials, including salvaged bricks, timber, cladding, and lime mortar.
Key materials were collected from nearby sources, minimising environmental impact and maintaining a virtually zero carbon footprint. The hearths were salvaged from a neighbouring property, while the fireplace framework and cladding came from repurposed display boards and construction scraps. The ceramic artwork, created by local artist Rosie Smith, further enhances the space’s character.
A new electric fire from Dimplex was installed for functionality, and the space allows for potential flue adjustments, ensuring long-term adaptability.
Transition Archway
This Transition Archway was created by repurposing an awkward, angled doorway that originally led to a damp rear area. The former changing room was removed, and the space was framed with reclaimed beams to form the archway. Timber lintels enhance the effect, while plastered side panels add a sense of age.
The materials were sourced locally, ensuring a virtually zero carbon footprint. The beams were salvaged from a bungalow demolition near Weston Airfield, with pegs crafted from scrap timber to simulate traditional joints. Moss that had grown naturally on the beams while they were stored in woodland was carefully retained for added authenticity. Lintels were made from offcuts of small timbers, while old plaster was repurposed for the side walls.
Future additions will include dove cotes, bat boxes, and owl boxes, all crafted from reclaimed pallet wood, further embracing sustainability. Newly installed light fittings emphasise the Old-World appeal, completing the transformation.
Knightstone
Island
This restored Knightstone Island model was originally commissioned to market off-plan apartments, displayed in multiple locations before being saved from disposal. After years in storage, it has been rebuilt using reclaimed and upcycled materials, including ceiling beams, wall cladding, and repurposed display panels, all sourced locally to achieve a virtually zero carbon footprint.
The backdrop, painted on OSB3 Sterling board, captures the coastal surroundings despite its challenging surface. A notable addition is the 3D-printed recreation of the round building featured in the Sky TV series The Café, created using specialist software. Plans are underway to develop a full collection of Hans Price architecture using similar technology.
This restored model stands as a testament to sustainability and architectural preservation.
Victoria room
This Victoria Room restoration transformed a neglected, cold space into a refined, period-style setting. The original Victorian colours were uncovered and restored, with the plum shade matched and repainted, while the floor’s black border was repaired. A period bedroom cast fireplace was installed to reintroduce character, replacing the previously bricked-up hearth.
The renovation prioritised reclaimed and upcycled materials, including floorboards from Winterstoke Road wood recycling, plaster mouldings from Masons rejects, and antique bronze sockets from Heritage refurbishment. The light fitting was salvaged from a Blagdon lake property, ensuring sustainable reuse of historical elements.
Most materials were sourced within a short walking distance, keeping the carbon footprint virtually zero. Plans are in place to offer various secondary glazing options for the sash windows, improving insulation while maintaining authenticity.
Harry Potter's bedroom
This Harry Potter’s Bedroom feature was created to replicate a Victorian chimney breast that had been removed and blocked up. The plaster was stripped back to expose the original brickwork, restoring character and creating a striking focal point.
The transformation was achieved using locally sourced, reclaimed materials, including hearths recovered from a neighbouring garden, salvaged bricks from a Beach Road refurbishment, and framework timbers from Caboodle. Cladding was repurposed from old display boards, and the archway support was fashioned from MDF that was destined for disposal. The cap was crafted from a cut-down toilet door, and paint was reused from other areas of the property. The ceramic artwork, originally made by local artist Rosie Smith, was rescued from Yeovil Hospital.
