Home Truths
Views and comment from our specialist partners working behind the scenes in association with Wesley-Barrell.
In a safe pair of hands....
, 21 Jan 2009
I am the Technical Manager at Wesley-Barrell and have worked here for 35 years. My wife Rose is also Supervisor of the sewing room having trained at Wesley-Barrell as a seamstress 22 years ago.
Jon Snow - Tied into Craft
, 22 Jul 2008
Last Autumn we launched the second Wesley-Barrell craft awards, a national competition aimed at spotlighting craft talent in Britain and including two categories, Furniture and Textiles. Our judging panel included our own marketing director, Juliette Barrell, plus journalists Kara O'Reilly (Sunday Times) and Helen Chislett (freelance); furniture designer Alastair Graham; veteran textile designer Celia Birtwell and Claire West of the Crafts Cou
From rock to wood
, 13 May 2008
How many geologists design award-winning furniture? To our knowledge there is only one - Ian Saville.
I hung up my rock hammer in the early 90's when I trained as a furniture maker. I now design and make a range of striking, functional furniture combining simplicity and style. The Creator Bass music stand (featured below) was shortlisted for the Wesley-Barrell Craft Awards 2006.
Spring at Kiftsgate Court Gardens
, 15 Feb 2008
Wesley-Barrell chose Kiftsgate Court Gardens as a location for their latest Spring advertising.
Damask and Barcelona
, 12 Oct 2007
From a designer’s perspective working on the creation of new collections it is always more interesting when imaginative colours and exciting designs are in fashion. Thankfully after a recent period of minimalism and chic plains it appears that opulent design with vibrant colour and scale are back on the fashion agenda for the home. It’s time to be brave and make a statement with your furniture!
Thoroughly modern Malvern
, 11 Oct 2007
'Now in it's fourth year, Eureka is an initiative that links designers with retailers to get innovative products to a wider audience on the high street and we were very excited when Wesley-Barrell chose us to work with them for the Eureka project this year.
On the move
, 02 Oct 2007
Travelling to Wesley-Barrell's 16 showrooms takes me from Bournemouth to Beverley and from Bristol to Cambridge and allows me to see some of the loveliest and most interesting parts of the country.
I particularly enjoy the buzz of Manchester, which has changed enormously in recent years and is where people clearly thrive on living in a young and vibrant city very much at the forefont of design and fashion.
