Works of art you can warm to - Oct 2006

Award-winning fireplace designer Ian Knapper has launched a new portfolio of stunning original designs in a range of natural English and continental stone.  The portfolio, which summarises the young designers remarkable talent, supports his objective of being acclaimed as the foremost stone fireplace designer in the UK.

Every design Ian creates is unique and commissions are now regularly being placed from royalty, sports personalities and rock stars alike for his bespoke creations.

Ian works with a wide range of stone, selected for their individual colour and texture, plus their carving ability, which is particularly important where fine detail is required in the design.  Classic Portland or Ancaster stone are often the natural choices when intricate carvings are required.

One of the most unusual and original stones is Portland Roach which incorporates fossils and natural shell, taking its origins from the sea bed millions of years ago. The versatility that this stone provides, particularly for contemporary pieces, never fails to delight the client.

Ian has established a team of craftsmen at his Staffordshire workshops so that every aspect of the design, making and installation process is completed under his personal supervision.  Briefs are taken direct from the client incorporating views on size, style, texture and colour, following which a unique design and stone samples will be provided.  All Ian’s fireplaces are then hand-crafted using traditional stonemasonry techniques to produce a stunning and distinctive result.

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