Featured project

This is a showcase of a recent project undertaken by one of our Contract Partners which demonstrates the high levels of finish, professionalism and service you can expect from our members. This page will be regularly updated so come back soon to see more examples of great work.

In particular, the painting contractor was responsible for developing and delivering a luxurious, contemporary decorative scheme for the 187-bed hotel's brassiere, Elliot's Bar and Restaurant.

The prestigious project, which was designed by Ian Springford Architects, required an exemplary level of finish and a modern, inspirational colour scheme. "Luxury and contemporary design were at the heart of the project, so it was critical that the coatings used accentuated this feel," said John Thompson, Director of Ian Springford Architects. "For Elliot's Bar in particular, a feeling of opulence was essential, so we opted for a sumptuous colour scheme that reflected the hotel's chic design yet also highlighted its original features."

To bring the architect's vision to life, Baxter and Gillespie applied a rich purple shade created using a Dulux Trade standard tint. To emphasise the bar's original features, in particular its traditional fireplace and trim, including dado rail and window shutters, Baxter and Gillespie selected Dulux Trade New Work Gloss in Pure Brilliant White.

To continue the lavish feel, and to ensure the decorative scheme retains its fresh appearance, Baxter & Gillespie painted the main substrates in Dulux Trade Diamond Matt. "We opted for Diamond Matt as it will ensure the bar looks its best for longer," said Paul Baxter from Baxter & Gillespie. "As well as being ten times tougher than conventional vinyl silk emulsions, Diamond Matt can be wiped clean easily without affecting the matt finish and it's available in over 12,000 colours. Its durability is perfect for a high traffic area like Elliot's Bar as it will help the hotel owners keep the paintwork looking good and the colour scheme pristine."

 By working closely with the project's architect, carefully selecting the right solutions for the job and completing the decoration to a meticulous standard, Baxter & Gillespie achieved the highest standard of finish and subsequently was awarded first place in the Dulux Trade Contract Partner Showcase Competition. Images of Elliot's Bar will now feature on the cover of the new Dulux Trade Contract Partner brochure. 

Celebrating the work of the painting contractor and the finish achieved, John Thompson added: "Baxter & Gillespie worked tirelessly throughout the project and helped us realise the vision of luxury and contemporary design we had for the hotel. On prestigious refurbishment projects such as this, you need a painting contractor that can deliver your specification to the highest standards and Baxter & Gillespie did just that. Ultimately, using a Dulux Trade Contract Partner contributed to achieving the high quality finish required."