Listed buildings are named as such for a reason. It is a criminal offence to alter any part of the constitution of the building without permission. This also applies to minor changes and interior changes (although these are unlikely to be rejected if done with good intent.) From an interior design point of view ‘kitting out’ a listed building offers the chance to produce something spectacular and grand whilst providing a unique and different opportunity. This article will focus on the fabric of the building – i.e. things you do not need planning permission for. *If in doubt with any planning issue on listing buildings, then seek professional advice and opinion.*

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When it comes to picking the right colours, which do you go for, and what do you do? In this guide we will seek to provide you with some direction, with things to potentially avoid! * Experiment. Don’t simply go into a room and change everything as it can cost a lot of time and money. Do a trial in a place where many people won’t see, so you can do this quickly and see the results faster.  What works? Sampling doesn’t have to be on a grand scale to gain the true effect of it.

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These days there are plenty of adverts and displays about modern and contemporary styles in our homes and spaces. By focusing on this, the traditional and vintage look is often overlooked. Vintage rooms have regained in popularity, in part because of being simple to create and achieve. Actually at times, the vintage look can provide a better platform for showcasing your space. Vintage looks are often ‘toned down’ making them generally neutral and accepted by all. There are some vintage looks which have their own bold characteristics however (e.g. the style from the 1960s/1970s) so there is still a range to suit all. In our guide we will give you tips on how to create a vintage looking room.

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Creating a statement can be your chance to put your own stamp on a room. This can be a simple and easy one off item, or the whole room can be full of striking visualisations The trick is to remember not to take it too far as it can make it look a disaster! Our guide will give you some things to think about (and hopefully implement) as part of your decision making. Colours. One way to make a bold statement in your room is to think about colour schemes. The use of bright, quirky and non-neutral colours can instantly be eye catching before you have even got to putting anything in the room. There are no hard and fast…

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After being left unoccupied and in a state of disrepair for four years, The Plough at Shenstone has been completely refurbished, restored and in part, rebuilt. Cream & Browne are proud to have been responsible for the complete re-design and regeneration of this country village pub, transforming it from a derelict building into a stylish and sophisticated location for fine food, drink and socialising. When appointed to take on the project of the complete redesign and refurbishment of The Plough at Shenstone on behalf of the venue’s owner, our design concept was geared towards dutifully restoring the building to its past glory, whilst also creating a luxurious and modern twist to the local pub. It was important that our design…

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March 2013 saw the launch our our new Cream & Browne Lifestyle identity designed by Lightbox and the introduction of this exciting new Website which we are delighted to present some of our most recent projects and a full list of services. Keep logging in over the coming weeks to see lots of new exciting ideas

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