Projects
The successful outcome of each of Jane’s interior design projects is the result of balancing a building’s architecture with its surroundings, clients with their lifestyles and desired looks with budget limitations. Every job has a different mix of ingredients, producing a completely unique flavour, from totally traditional through classical elegance to contemporary chic.
Click on the pictures below to find out more about Jane's recently completed projects, many of which have been featured in interiors magazines.
Bellsgrove Steadings, Strontian
Spring 2010
This beautiful old building, although already partly converted into a house, was in much need of attention to bring it into the 21st century...
Glengarry Castle Hotel
Spring 2010
The MacCallum family have been running this hotel for over 50 years - and Jane has been refurbishing the rooms for over 20...
New House, North Connel
Summer 2011
This was a completely blank canvas - a job that started with architect's drawings, onto which Jane added the complete furniture, lighting and electrical layouts...
Private House, Invercreran
Summer 2009
When the present owners moved into this unusual house, they were stumped as to how to rearrange the rooms so that their sitting room wasn't on the fourth floor...
Carness
Summer 2008
This holiday house was completed in 2007 - a successful partnership between Jane Blanchard Design and The Building Restoration Company
The Boathouse Restaurant
Summer 2009
This little restaurant was converted from a former boathouse, complete with balcony area looking down the loch
Hawthorn Steadings
Autumn 2009
This five bedroom Bed and Breakfast was converted from a disused steadings. Each bedroom was based on a plaid or estate tweed
Home Farm
Summer 2005
The owners wanted to retain the character of the existing farmhouse, but it was too small for their needs
Fearnach Bay House
Spring 2009
This house was successfully built in the vernacular style for use as a renting holiday home
Kingairloch House
Summer 2001
This is an on-going series of projects, which has so far included the total refurbishment of various estate cottages and of Kingairloch House itself
Private House, Duror
Winter 2006
This was a challenge in that the owner wanted to create a light-filled contemporary living space without compromising on character
No.4 Restaurant
Summer 2004
Conversion of a town house to an up-market restaurant with a rich and comfortable atmosphere
Private House, near Fort William
Spring 2011
Jane has gradually been updating the rooms of this beautiful Highland Lodge over a few years
Barcaldine Castle
Spring 2011
Jane was asked to redesign The Laird's Parlour as part of a major restoration project at the Castle.The colours were inspired by the Campbell tartan.