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Identifying Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian period architecture

The Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods of British architecture are often collectively referred to as ‘classical’, yet each represents a different period in architecture and a different period in society, with different inspirations and characteristics. Georgian...

The Style and Characteristics of Georgian Architecture

“Doors and windows are condemned by passing fools who know not that they condemn Palladio’s Rules” Jon Gay, Epistle to Paul Methuen, 1720 from Steven Parissien, “Interiors”2009 In this article we describe the main characteristics of Georgian architecture, a period...

Tracing the inspiration for the Atkey and Company Georgian Collection.

In a recent article we described the main characteristics of Georgian architecture. This article builds on that, giving examples of Georgian houses and Georgian buildings from which we have sourced authentic details of architectural joinery that have provided the...

Timber remains the Ideal Material for Interior Doors

“The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them” Paul Hawken There is an expression “you can't make a good silk from a goat's fleece” and the same principle applies when selecting the correct material for interior...

Style and Characteristics of Victorian Architectural Joinery

In this article we explore some of the characteristics of Victorian architectural design and show how these are represented in our collection of Victorian architectural joinery. The reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) cannot be defined by a single architectural style....

No Substance Without Shadow – The Art of Architectural Mouldings

Chiaroscuro is an Italian term coined by artists and art historians to describe the use of strong tonal contrasts between light and dark to achieve a sense of volume in modelling three-dimensional objects. So, what has chiaroscuro got to do with architectural joinery...

Repair, Restore or Replace Your Period Door

The sensitive restoration of a period property raises a number of questions relating to the choice of interior joinery details and door design. Regardless of whether the property is listed or not, we urge you to consider door designs that date from the same period as...

Georgian classical newbuild in Henley on Thames

Classically styled new build properties reach perfection when the quality and styling of the internal details are harmonious with those of the exterior. This was certainly true in the case of this prestigious townhouse redevelopment project in Henley on Thames. The...

The Bishops Avenue London

Over 100 bespoke internal doors and 2 kilometres of Atkey and Company's Victorian Collection architraves and skirting were created, supplied and fitted in the creation of a vast classically inspired new build luxury property on the exclusive The Bishops Avenue,...

John Nash’s influence on London’s Regency architecture

John Nash was one of the most successful, prolific and influential architects of his generation, responsible for the impressive Regency streets, squares, terraces and crescents that give London much of its unique character to this day. Nash is synonymous with Regency...