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Over the past decade our client has returned to Mumford & Wood on multiple occasions for bespoke timber windows and doors as part of the ongoing renovation of their characterful property in Leeds.

The goal of the renovation was to preserve the home's original charm while incorporating modern performance standards. This required a careful balance of maintaining the property's character and enhancing its energy efficiency and functionality. Mumford & Wood designed and manufactured a range of bespoke products, including timber French doors, casement windows, spring sashes, and entrance doors, each tailored to meet the specific needs of the space.

A standout feature of the project is the beautiful bay window in the living room. Designed to fill the room with natural light, the window adds an airy and welcoming atmosphere to the space. The timber products were finished in ‘Pure White’, with Lambs Tongue detailing throughout, from Mumford & Wood’s Conservation range. This classic detailing ensures the new elements complement the traditional character of the home, while offering the longevity and efficiency modern materials provide.

One of the most striking aspects of the renovation is the entrance door, which was custom colour-matched to the popular ‘Hicks Blue’ – a deep, sophisticated hue that complements the building’s exterior. The door’s design was completed with a stylish set of Black Octagon door knobs.

The combination of bespoke design, high-quality materials, and expert craftsmanship has not only transformed the home’s aesthetic but also significantly improved its comfort and energy efficiency. The client, having worked with Mumford & Wood across various stages of the renovation, continues to trust the brand for their home’s evolving needs, making this project another successful chapter in a long and ongoing partnership.

This new build home project in Reading focused on building a modern residential property but with a timeless aesthetic. The client sought a classic style for their home, incorporating high-quality, tailor-made timber windows and doors. Our team was contracted to provide a full survey and the manufacturing of custom-made timber spring sash windows and casement doors.

The house met the clients performance requirements, with the windows passing PAS24 standards, offering premium thermal efficiencies. The bespoke nature of the windows and doors helped the property stand out, adding a unique charm that contributed significantly to the home’s character.

Our team sourced antique brass ironmongery that matched aesthetic requirements, carefully selected for its durability, offering both beauty and strength, installed on both the windows and doors. The client opted for Sash horns to give the windows extra character. To the rear of the building they also opted for triple timber Sash windows, making the most of the light and space. The timber French doors feature direct glazed fan lights with a glazing bar arrangement that offers additional classic detailing.

The client was delighted with the final result, appreciating the attention to detail, the quality of craftsmanship, and the seamless integration of the windows and doors into the overall design of the home. This project showcases the success of combining traditional design with modern building standards, ensuring both beauty and practicality.

This was a mixed-use project and consisted of 33,000m2 of commercial space, 40 residential apartments, 3000m2 of retail space and 1400m2 public realm space. It was also situated just 500 yards from Liverpool Street station.

The site boasts lots of history, with continuous occupation from some of the blocks from medieval times. Bishopsgate and Shoreditch High Street was one of the most important Roman roads leading north from London from the earliest times of settlement.​

By the early 18th century, when Spitalfields was becoming an important silk manufacturing area, more extensive redevelopment occurred in Blossom, Fleur de Lis, Elder and Folgate Street (then known as White Lion Street), on which many houses were built up from the 1720s.

Nicholls and Clarke gradually acquired adjoining properties on Blossom Street in the 1880s and 1890s. This period saw the beginnings of Nicholls and Clarke’s extensive empire of showrooms, shops and warehouses that was to cover much of Shoreditch by the 20th century. The firm began as glass merchants in c.1875 before expanding into paint, ironmongery and sanitary ware, trading almost from the outset from a shop on Norton Folgate and warehouses on Blossom Street.

The total renovation cost for this project was almost £200m and spanned a number of streets.

Mumford & Wood manufactured 142 Box Sash Windows, 19 Casement Windows, 48 Conservation Doors and 2 Bi-folding doors. The design of these reflects the architectural importance of neighbouring Georgian and Victorian properties.

The products were finished in a mix of dark greys, blues, greens and also a lighter off-white colour.