Compass Place

Oxfordshire

PROJECT TYPE: Whole-house Cabinetry

DESIGN: Dalrymple Studio

OVERVIEW: Barr Joinery craftsmanship delivers cabinetry for this impressive country estate restoration, working in close partnership with Dalrymple Studio. Notable cabinetry includes the drawing room library and bar, play room units, master library and dressing room wardrobes. The team also worked in the outbuildings, including the Party Barn, Pool Room and Coach House. Many units were created with standout wallpaper designed by House of Hackney,

Party Barn Bar

This is a country estate designed for hosting and entertaining. Fun begins here, in the Party Barn, where champagne and cocktails are served in equal measure.
COMPASS PLACE PARTY BARN BAR 2865 lo res
COMPASS PLACE PARTY BARN CLOSE UP FILLED BAR 2869 lo res

The Drawing Room

Residents and guests find respite in a stunning drawing room a standout library wall designed with pippy oak doors, fluted solid oak frames and brass grills discretely concealing air conditioning unit above. A hidden drawing room bar is discretely unlocked with a small escutcheon keyhole. One of many stunning book collections can be accessed via a sliding ladder, echoed in the Coach House.
COMPASS PLACE DRAWING ROOM BAR 3037 lo res
COMPASS PLACE COACH HOUSE LIBRARY 2917 lo res

Playroom for the Children and His & Her Quiet Space

Little ones have their own space to play and cause mischief in the playroom. Parents have time out in their own "his" and "her" dressing room and study / library.
COMPASS PLACE HER DRESSING ROOM REFLECTION 2998 lo res EDIT
COMPASS PLACE HIS STUDY LIBRARY 2 3007 lo res

The playroom cabinets are designed with practical, adjustable shelving and fine fluting doors to store an abundance of toys and games. Benjamin Moore's Nocturnal Grey paint offsets the playful House of Hackney cabinet wallpaper backs.

Our dressing room cabinets are designed for her with white washed oak and scallop detailing on cornice and desk drawers. Wardrobe panelling couture fabric is delicately hand-painted by artist Claire Coles. His quiet space comprises a study and library fitted with classic shaker doors, fluted frames and hand-painted wallpaper backs.

The Pool House

The serene pool house, with Barr Joinery crafted changing rooms, respond seamlessly to our clients family and entertaining needs. A vanity desk discretely houses towel storage and a laundry basket. Tall cabinets with decorative cornice conceal a swim suit dryer and further storage. Surrounded by Bead & Butt wall panelling throughout, painted with Eico's Shadow White.