Build Interior Design Awards 2017

2017 Interior Design Awards Build 23 ew from Old work directly with their clients, listening to what they would like for their kitchen or furniture, and working out how to make this work aesthetically, functionally and environmentally. The firm work to supply to East Anglia and Central England, but they complete work nationwide. Rick is delighted to have won this award, and told us more about how he caters to the needs of his customers. “Our customers are concerned about the environment and want furniture that will not contribute to damaging it. Alongside this, they want personalised service, attention to detail, flexibility and the realisation of the dreams that bespoke furniture can offer, (- along with accommodation for wonky walls and uneven floors!). “When a client contacts me about their proposed project, I go and visit them on site, to see the space and talk to them further about their requirements. The initial visit where I can see the client in their own environment is crucial for me to be able to get an understanding of their needs, and then working out how we can make them a reality, practically. I then provide them with a full specification, scaled layout and perspective drawings, which are hand drawn not computer generated, and a quotation. This is a free of charge, no obligation service to customers within the East Anglia region. “Earlier in my career I trained as a Soil Scientist, which formed the basis for my environmental concerns. I chose to change career and worked in London for Knoll International, where I learnt a great deal about design and functional usage of space and furniture. I decided I wanted to fulfil my lifelong passion for furniture making, and so took the plunge and set up New from Old, aiming to combine my environmental ideals, and functional and spatial knowledge with my own creative and practical approach to design and making, realising my love of working with my hands with the never ending beauty of solid wood.” Rick tells us that he is always on the lookout for challenging and exciting new projects. “For this project we were able to work with our client’s aspirations, reflect local environmental characteristics into the design detail of the furniture, use new and traditional methods of cabinetmaking, and create a unique solution for our clients’ requirements, all with minimal environmental impact. I hope to complete more projects like this in the future.” Best Bespoke Wooden Kitchens & Furniture Designer - Eastern England & Most Innovative Residential Kitchen Project: North Norfolk New from Old was established by Rick Forward in April 1991 in order to design, handcraft and install environmentally friendly bespoke solid wood kitchens and furniture from reclaimed pine and new sustainable hardwoods. We spoke with Rick to find out more about the work of the firm. N FM160003 Company: New from Old Name: Rick Forward Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.newfromold.co.uk Telephone: 01353 676227