Business Details
2 Years
experience
Bespoke Period Joinery & Interior Craftsmanship
Arttus Period Interiors is a specialist in traditional period joinery and architectural interiors, with over 25 years of expertise in crafting bespoke oak staircases, panelling, fireplaces, and fitted furniture. Our work spans private residences, heritage buildings, and new period-style developments, combining classical design with modern functionality. We use time-honoured techniques such as hand carving to recreate authentic 16th to 18th-century British styles, including Gothic, Tudor, and Georgian. Our team collaborates closely with clients, architects, and heritage bodies to ensure every project respects historical integrity while meeting contemporary needs.With workshops in Somerset, we serve locations from London townhouses to listed country estates, offering a full design-to-installation service. Our portfolio includes award-winning restorations for institutions like English Heritage and Historic Scotland, as well as unique furniture commissions. We prioritise transparency, craftsmanship, and client collaboration, ensuring every piece reflects both tradition and individuality.
Services
Oak Staircases
Oak Panelling
Fitted Furniture
Fireplaces
Restoration
Details
- Year established: 2024
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in period joinery and heritage projects.
- Our hand-carved designs replicate authentic 16th to 18th-century British styles.
- We collaborate directly with clients to ensure project-specific solutions.
- Our team has worked with English Heritage and Historic Scotland.
- We offer full design-to-installation services for period interiors.
Services
Oak Staircases
We craft traditional oak staircases inspired by 16th to 18th-century Gothic, Tudor, and Georgian styles. Using hand-carved detailing and pegged joints, our staircases blend historical authenticity with modern durability. Each piece is tailored to complement period properties or new builds with classical aesthetics.
Oak Panelling
Our oak panelling replicates historic British styles, from low-level dado panels to full-height panelled rooms. Hand-carved mouldings and period-accurate finishes ensure seamless integration with listed buildings or bespoke interiors requiring traditional craftsmanship.
Fitted Furniture
Tailored oak libraries, wine rooms, and dressing rooms combine 17th-century design motifs with modern functionality. Every piece incorporates hand-carved details and finishes matched to existing interiors, offering timeless elegance for heritage or contemporary spaces.
Fireplaces
Hand-carved oak fire surrounds and overmantels range from simple vernacular designs to ornate statement pieces. These fixtures enhance grand halls or panelled rooms while maintaining historical accuracy for period properties.
Restoration
We restore historical woodwork for institutions like English Heritage, using precise replication techniques. Our consultancy includes architectural research and colour-matching to preserve the integrity of listed buildings and antique interiors.
People
Ken Peterkin
Lead Designer
With over 25 years in interior architecture, Ken Peterkin leads Arttus Period Interiors' creative team. He specialises in period joinery, collaborating with private clients and historic institutions to deliver bespoke period interiors that balance tradition and modernity.
Questions
What period styles do you specialise in?
We focus on 16th to 18th-century British styles including Gothic, Tudor, Georgian, and Arts and Crafts, with hand-carved detailing.
Can you work on listed buildings?
Yes, our team has extensive experience with listed properties and collaborates with heritage bodies for period-appropriate restoration.
Do you offer custom designs?
All projects are bespoke, tailored to client needs while respecting architectural history and traditional craftsmanship methods.
Can you match existing woodwork?
We offer colour-matching and antiquing services to ensure seamless integration with existing period interiors.
Do you work with architects?
Yes, we collaborate with architects and designers for projects ranging from single rooms to full-scale developments.
Where are you based?
We operate from workshops in Bridport, Dorset, serving clients across the UK and internationally.
