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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
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will dull and look old quite quickly.”
The ceilings are high and walls have a authentic pastel colour
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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,
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