THE PROJECTS

Projects range from a pair of bedroom curtains through general advice on room layouts to the full concept-to-completion design service. However large or small, Jane Blanchard regards attention to detail as of paramount importance, ensuring that the project is completed on time and entirely to the client's satisfaction.

Clients have included:

No. 4 Cameron Square, Fort William
Conversion of a town house to an up-market restaurant with a rich and comfortable atmosphere. Jane Blanchard designed and supplied everything for the interior and the building and finishing work was carried out by The Building Restoration Company.

Main restaurant area, No.4 Cameron Square

 


Private farmhouse
, Argyll
(Featured in "At Home" magazine and "Home Plus" magazine)
This was a challenge in that the owner wanted to create a light-filled contemporary living space without compromising the character of his traditional farmhouse. The final result was achieved by opening out the ground floor area and building in a glass and steel framed stairwell, accessing light from the landing.

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Kingairloch Estate, by Ardgour
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. The latter included "ripping out" the first floor and re-arranging it to house 5 bedrooms and bathrooms. This project was also featured in “At Home” and “Home Plus” magazines.

Entrance Hall, Kingairloch House
Custom built kitchen, Kingairloch House
Guest Bedroom, Kingairloch House

 

The Moorings Hotel, Fort William
This needed careful planning to make use of some awkwardly shaped spaces when the new "functions" extension was built. Jane Blanchard designed the interior layouts and supplied all the furniture and soft furnishings. The following year, she designed and supplied the soft furnishings for the 10 bedroom extension overlooking the canal.

  Bedroom, Moorings Hotel

 

Glengarry Castle Hotel, Invergarry
has become an old friend over the past fourteen years, as each season another few bedrooms, or one of the reception areas has been completely redecorated and furnished. Only now are some of the first bedrooms from 1989 being "freshened up", as the maxim from the outset has been to create a traditional yet timeless feel that will withstand the constant wear you would expect in a successful hotel.

 
Decorative bed canopy, bedroom, Glengarry Castle
4-poster bed, bedroom, Glengarry Castle
 
Arched pelmet round bay window, bedroom, Glengarry Castle
 
Austrian pelmet, bedroom, Glengarry Castle
 
Shaped pelmet on 4-poster, bedroom, Glengarry Castle



Fyne Spirit

Jane Blanchard Design was commissioned to “rescue” the fitting out of this boat, which had been partially converted from a working boat to a 12 cabin cruiser. One of the existing crew members was exceptionally good at rope work, and his skills were put to good use in decorating the steel pillars. A challenging project in terms of materials and optimum use of small spaces.

Dining area, Fyne Spirit
Fyne Spirit Moored
Bar area, Fyne Spirit

 


Home Farm

The owners wanted to retain the character of the existing farmhouse, but it was too small for their needs – and none of the first floor rooms looked out at the wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. We moved the staircase, re-arranged the first floor and built an extension to the rear. The whole house was then redecorated and re-furnished. The ceiling in the Moroccan loo was inspired by our recent holiday in Marrakech and was made to Jane Blanchard’s design by Peter Davies. The kitchen was created using (and painting) the old pine units in a completely new open plan configuration.

Marrakech ceiling, cloakroom
Conservatory panels and blinds
Re-constructed and painted kitchen

 


Carness West

This holiday house was completed in 2007 - a successful partnership between Jane Blanchard Design and The Building Restoration Company. It was built "upside down" with the bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs, allowing the first floor to be open plan. The large windows take advantage of the spectacular mountain views on all sides. (The house can be booked through www.scottish-country-cottages.co.uk).

Double Bedroom
Sitting Area with wood-burning stove
Kitchen with Island unit