Art Gallery

Art Gallery

Location:

Wretham, Norfolk

Project Type:

Residential

Services:

Fully project managed renovation

The Brief

Part of a complete period property renovation, this room is to be a an occasional room to be used as an art gallery for private collections but also to house other artists work for exhibitions in the future.

About The Project

This private art gallery was a real pleasure to design and see my team bring to life. My clients had already selected a dark indigo colour for the walls as a background to their existing painting collection, so this room was always going to be dramatic, with or without the paintings. Whilst the primary function of this room was to be an art gallery, it also needed to have some flexibility so that it could be used for other purposes such as formal social occasions, parties, or even smaller family occasions. 

Art gallery with dark indigo walls with panelling and herringbone floor
Art gallery with indigo walls with paneling, bioethanol fire below an oil painting and chandeliers
Bespoke art gallery with bioethanol fire, indigo walls and herringbone floor
Contemporary art gallery with herringbone floor and chandeliers
Classic contemporary art gallery with herringbone floor and wall panelling
Classic art gallery with chandeliers and indigo walls
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About The Project

I therefore wanted to create a central feature that wouldn’t detract from the paintings, but could be used for more intimate gatherings. So, we created a bespoke fireplace for a Planika Fireline bioethanol fire, with a black granite surround. Chairs and sofas can now be brought into the room whenever required and placed around the fire. 

I chose a light golden solid oak flooring laid in the herringbone style to provide a wonderful contrast to the rich indigo tones on the walls. Our carpenters made all the wall panelling also painted in the indigo colour to frame the paintings. 

I had to be careful with the lighting design for this space. I installed functional lighting for the paintings within a special pelmet that runs around the circumference of the room. The oversized crystal chandeliers are the feature lighting of the room and whilst they are really beautiful, they are hung in such a way that they do not detract from the paintings. All the lighting has dimmers to create different moods for the different occasions. I was really delighted with how the finished room looks. It was so close to the actual design – well done to my team! 

It is a wonderful space to be in and I’m sure my clients will enjoying sharing it with all the artists chosen to exhibit their work.

Rebecca Coulby

What Our Client Say

‘The team have under your leadership and vision, Rebecca, created two wonderful rooms for us to enjoy for many years to come. Thank you.’ 

 Mr T. Harris