The Art of Design Issue 16 2015 | Page 26

26 Focus SB Switches Chosen to enhance the Regency splendour of Angel House, Hove. Angel House has been lovingly restored whilst maintaining It is only in the bridal suit, a light room, which has a very unusual its Regency period features and grand interiors. Owner Phil wall mounted patterned plaster canopy over the bed-head, Haiseldon undertook a labour of love to bring the property where Focus SB’s clear Prism plates have been used. back to its former glory and turn it into an exclusive wedding venue, filming location and stunning conference facility. Phil added: “I didn’t want the rococo style wall paper being interrupted by the electrical sockets so I went for Focus SB’s Focus SB Ambassador flat plates were chosen to complement Prism range. The guys at Focus SB have been so helpful, so the period details and were supplied in un-lacquered polished patient, and sympathetic towards my requests, helping me brass. Phil wanted the electrical accessories to reflect the realise my vision for this interior.” interiors and the un-lacquered brass finish will age gracefully with each plate gaining it’s own patina over time. Angel House Guest House sits opposite the Angel Peace Statue in Hove and is part of a series of terraced houses called The Focus SB bespoke service was also used to manufacture Brunswick Terrace, which were designed by architect Charles unique plates to match the standard Ambassador range. These Busby in 1823 in the Regency New Town. Brighton was well on included circular sockets, push button dimmers, AV points the way to becoming a fashionable seaside resort. and bespoke oversized light switch plates containing toggle switches and dimmers. Focus SB will be exhibiting at 100% design, 23-26 September 2015, Olympia London, stand E276. Phil said: “We wanted sockets and switches to complement the regency décor. We didn’t want the plates to shout out. We were looking for a simple plate with an ageless quality. So we chose the Ambassador polished brass, supplied un-lacquered, so they www.focus-sb.co.uk Telephone: 01424 858060 [email protected] will dull and look old quite quickly.” The ceilings are high and walls have a authentic pastel colour Focus SB, scheme, that co-ordinates well with the brass, which features Napier Road, Castleham Industrial Estate, not only on the Ambassador electrical accessories, but also on the door fittings and other architectural features. St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN38 9NY