How we Transformed this Family Home into a Stunning Boutique Hotel
We were very excited to see one of our favourite transformation projects featured in Elle Deco - the stunning renovation of an old building into the River Arts Club boutique hotel. A Victorian mansion, this beautiful Grade II classified building was a joy for us to work on and watch evolve before our eyes. Built in the late nineteenth century, the residence was once home to a great art collector and has since been featured in numerous television shows and as the backdrop for several films. The house itself is considered a house of the arts, so when we renovated it, we wanted to not only respect and adhere to that history, but also help modernise it for the current day.
When it came to our work on the project, we completely refurbished the entirety of the Grade II listed building over the course of 18 months. The hotel is comprised of 13 suites, a grand reception, a champagne room and a kitchen - but we also converted the basement plant room as well. We made it a priority to help preserve that character and personality, allowing each room to stand on its own. The hotel is located in Maidenhead, and we made sure to complete all of the mechanical and electrical aspects and surveys, as well as install the entire heating system for the building.
A key part of the project was the restoration of the entrance hall with the assistance of a specialist who helped us strip it back to nothing before we then rebuilt on top. To do so, we added lining paper to every wall before adding wallpaper. We also laid brand new carpets throughout the hotel as well. A number of revisions were made to the building to help it comply with fire regulations, and an alarm company was hired to fit the hotel with up-to-date systems. Along with this, a conservation officer was involved in the project to ensure that, being a listed building, the Oldfield’s historical importance and aspects remained preserved, which of course we adhered to.
We also restored the bathrooms and fitted a stunning chandelier in the main entrance hall. The refurbishment of this home into a boutique hotel utilised all of our skills and we worked with a number of specialists to ensure the job was completed to the highest possible standard.
We’re exceptionally proud of the work we’ve done helping to turn Oldfield into a fabulous boutique hotel. The building’s wonderful history has an artistic hub has been preserved, while helping to bring it into the modern age as a culturally significant hotel. It’s incredibly exciting to see the building featured in Elle, with gorgeous images helping to truly display the building’s wonder. For more information on the refurbishment project, and to see what we can do for you, get in touch on 01344 299889.
