Stools

Stools created by me in Vectorworks

When I picked this stool it was my intention to upholster it in different fabrics and dot them around the pub adding different textures and patterns to the room and therefore the design. This experiment was to see what worked best and how the fabrics went together. I really like all 6. I have rendered them in the initial fabrics chosen while I undergo further research on what fabric would be best and most cost effective. Having now seen these stools in 3D and with the fabric I am certain that I have made the right selection of furniture for the additional seating problem.

Ergonomics

When looking through the Restaurants, Bars and Clubs book it is clear to see that ergonomics is a key factor in the success of an interior as a usable space. Ergonomics is about how we move with in a space and how much of that space we need to do certain things. For example the amount of space needed to walk between two tables or the space needed to sit down and get up again. It is important to the flow and usability of a space.

Images from Pages 80 and 81of Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

The space around tables and chairs are used to move around such objects. As the pub doesn't serve food service space isnt such an issue but there does need to be enough space for customers to get to their seat with out obstacles in their way. Above is a diagram of tables sizes and the amount of chairs they can occupy with in a dinning area or lounge area. So for example a 900mm in diameter should only have 3 or 4 chairs when dinning but can cater for 4 or 5 if in a lounge area. This diagram then goes on to show the space needed using the diagram of the tables before. This shows that the table used in my previous example needs an excess space of 450mm going all the way around it. Meaning from one table to another there should be a gap of 900mm. This is with in a dining situation. I will try to adhere to this as much as possible but in some areas I doubt this will be possible.

Image from Page 83 of Restaurants, bars and Clubs

Not only the gap between each table is important but also the game from the height of the chair to the height of the table. It is no good have a lower table with higher seating as it will be uncomfortable for the customer sat there as there wont be any room to put their legs. The basic guide is that for a table that has a height of 710mm the chair seat should be 430mm and for a table with a height of 760mm a chair of 450mm should accompany it. These are only guidelines to aid.

Images from Pages 297 and 84 of Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

Bar areas also need some consideration as if there too cramped together people can't get to the bar to buy a drink. If they are too short people can't reach the bar and if the foot rail is too low customers can't actually sit at them. The genral rule of thumb is that the difference between a stool height at the height of the bar should be around 300mm so the customer doesn't knock there legs on the overhang of the bar. Generally bar stools are around 750mm in height. Also they should have a footrest to increase the stability of of them The other factor is how close they are placed together the middle of one stool to the middle of another should be no less then 600mm. This allows room to neogotiate them.
Not only is ergonomics important to the space but also requirements as well. So not only how we move around the space but the particular points that interfere with this and the customer's enjoyment
There is an extract with in this book that underlies seating requirements.:
'4.01 Seating Requirements
There are usually significant differences in the arrangement of seating area depending on: 
- Customer profiles - average spend nature of meal, expectation
- Circumstances - leisure dining, basic meal, refreshment
- Table service - self service, waited service, counter seating
- Grouping - table sharing, flexibility in arrangement
- Room characteristics - dimensions, windows, obstructions.'
This extract sums up 5 key factors in what to consider when re-designing this space its full potential.
I will now relate these to the Cottage Inn. Customer profile is very broad as there are a lot of different types that use this pub. There are the older gentlemen, couples and the younger generation. As the pub caters for all different ages this is to be expected. This means the layout need to be diverse. The circumstances are quite basic at this present time. The Cottage offers refreshments and nibbles, so it is more the activities laid on that bring people to this pub. Table service as stated before isn't an issue at the moment but does need to be in the back on my mind when designing the layout. Grouping and table flexibility is a must with in this pub as they offer so many things like darts evening, quiz night and live music the space does need to be changeable in areas as regards to extra seating when needed, The room is a big consideration as particularly in the public bar there are a lot of alcoves and odd shaped spaces so not over crowding these is very important. 

These points will now be applied using the furniture that I have looked at in the shape of some experimental floor plans.

Bibliography

Lawson, F. 1994, Restaurants, Clubs and Bars - Planning, Design and investment for Food Servise Facilities. Oxford: Architectural Press

Furniture Choices

Selecting the right furniture is very important in implementing the proposed schmee. The pieces chosen need to work well in it and add to look. The furniture i will be looking into is high and low stools, tub chairs, dinning chairs and tables. Hopefully by using a mix of high and low level seating will create contrast and individual areas for the customers.

Stools

Sourced ww.kbscontracts.co.uk

The stools above are from the Clarke collection. Pictured here are the high and low stool from Kbscontracts.co.uk. The High stool is £59.00 and the low stool is £53.50. I haven't been able to find the height of the high bar stool but the low bar stool is 440mm. It is width is 360mm as well as its depth. I love these stools and they are a definite must to put into the design. Upholstering them in different fabrics will add pattern and texture to the interior.

Tub Chairs 
To add to the different levels of seating Tub chairs would add a relaxing dimension the the interior. Grouping them together around a low table could create a snug style area. This would be a space to catch up with peers while enjoying a drink.

Images sourced from the internet

1. Jane Armchair.
This chair is from Planitfurniture.co.uk. It requires 1.8mof fabric. This chair is very similar in style to the stools. It is 790mm in height, has a width of 500mm, depth of 540mm and a seat height of 395mm. This chair looks really comfortable but would benefit from a cushion in a contrast colour. Whatever tub chair is used in the final design will be upholstered in fabrics selected previously. This chair is very similar in style to the Clarke stool, which they also stock. I did originally enquire about the stool and it came to £96 so I can't see this tub chair being very cost effective.
2. Charlton tub chair.
Sourced from Hillcrossfurniture.co.uk this chair is £230. The fabric requirements for it are 2.6m.It is 760mm in height, 680mm wide, has a depth of 680mm and a seat height of 430mm. This chair is very expensive. I love the curved shape of it. A group of these together in various fabrics would look really good.
3. Cheltenham tub.
This chair is from Smartleather.co.uk and would cost £89.99. Its height is 780mm, width is 650mm, depth is 660mm and the seat has a height of 430mm. I really don't like the this chair as it is but that may be due to the fabric choice. The shape isn't too bad but seeing as the stool are definitely a square shape and tub chairs will be put with them in some areas of the pub I think this is too round to fit in with the scheme.
4. Holly
Forestcontract.com sell this chair. Its base price is £18 and the fabric requirements for it are 1.4m. Can't help but think because it is so cheap that the quality of it may not be so good. This chair may be a key piece in the room so spending a bit more money on it might be a better option. It does however match the stool in seat height at 440mm. Having all the seating around the same height is very important so everyone is at the same level and its not like christmas day where everyone is one different chairs and finding it hard to reach the table. The height of this chair is 885mm, width is 540mm and depth is 500mm.

Dining Chairs
The dinign chairs selected need to be complementary to the other chairs around it. This design does not need anything heavy as it will be detrimental to the flow of the interior. Maybe something with a see through back to help light flow through the interior might be a good idea. Below are all sorts of different chairs that may be of use with in this design.

Chairs sourced from www.diningchairsuk.com

The chairs here are all from www.diningchairsuk.com. The sell a variety of chairs that may be fit with in the pub. I have selected the six that are more appropriate for this design.
1. Alaska.
The measurements for this chair are Height 870mm, Width 470mm, Depth 400mm. Using own fabric the chair would cost £49.00. I like the mix of wood with upholstery, this is a must but the ratio of fabric to wood needs to be investigated to see what is best. This chair would work because it is not to high and is quite light. Wouldn't look heavy with in the interior.
2. Castake .
The measurements for this chair are H 930mm, W 460mm, D 510mm. Using own fabric it would cost £47.00. This chair is quite high and may be hard to get around. It also has a very heavy look to it. It wont be suitable for this interior.
3. Drake.
The measurements for this chair are H 935mm, W 460mm, D 520mm. Using own fabric it costs £61.00. I really don't think this chair will work because it is above 900mm which would be quite imposing to the interior.
4. Memphis Uph.
The measurements for this chair are H 820mm, W 430mm, D 450mm. Using own fabric it would cost £51.00. Although this chair is coming down in height the seat is really heavy and bulky. With the possibility of upholstered stool and bench seating the dining chairs really need to have little upholstery and light on wood. More of a frame and less chunky.
5. Aldesburgh Oak.
The measurements are H 865mm, W 430mm, D 455mm and Seat Height 460mm. Using own fabric £51.00 would be its price. This chair is more what I was thinking of. Light would be able to pass through and customers would be able to see through them to see the rest of the space.
6. Dallas.
The measurements for this chair are H 820mm, W420mm, D 510mm and SH 445mm. The base price for this chair is £29.00. It is very similar to the chair before but with a rounder shape. With a seat height not much above the stool this chair with different polished wood could be a contender.

Chairs sourced from www.hillcross.co.uk

These chairs are all from www.hillcross.co.uk. This company is for trade only and I have been unable to find the exavct price and only a ball park figure.
1. Carmela
With measurements of H 910mm, W 465mm, D 410mm and SH 485mm this chair is too height in both overall height and seat height. Its fabric requirements are 0.6m. This chair starts from £75.
2. Rose
Measurements for this chair are H 880mm, W 395mm, D 405mm and SH 470mm. The fabric requirement is 0.18m and the chair starts from £80. This chair is too rounded and would be more suited to a bistro.
3. Kentucky
This measurements for this chair are H 820mm, W 510mm, D 550mm and SH 450mm. The fabric requirement is 0.25m. It starts from £85. In a different polished wood this chair is okay in overall height and seat height but the depth might encroach on walkways between other chairs and tables.
4. Nicole 1
The measurements are H 960mm, W 460mm, D 380mm and SH 470mm. It would need 0.95m of fabrics. It starts from £90. I love this chair mainly due to its shape but because of its height it just isn't suitable.
5. Coco 3 -
The measurements are H 850mm, W 430mm, D480mm and SH 450mm. It has a fabric requirement of 0.5m. Start from £110. This chair is about right in seat height and in a different wood would fit betttr with in the scheme however at £110 a chair it could be too expensive.

Collection Sourced from www.hillcross.co.uk

The chairs above are also from www.hillcross.co.uk. All three chairs have a height of 840mm, a width of 460mm, a depth of 510mm and a seat height of 480mm. Also they are stackable.
1. Laguna Side Chair -  Fabric Requirement 0.65m. Start from £115.
2. Laguna 3 Side Chair - Fabric Requirement 0.35m. Start from £ 120.
3. Laguna 2 Side Chair - Fabric Requirement 0.65m. Start from £125.
The seat height has a difference of 40mm from the stool, which may be big enough to cause a problem, this would need to be looked into. I don't think chair 3 would work with in the interior, i don't like the little holes in the top. It would have to be between 1 and 2. Chair number 2 is more like a typical pub chair that has been updated. My only reservation is cost. I would need about 20 chairs so that would cost between £2300 and £2400 which is a lot money for seating. I need to work out the integral elements of this design and budget accordingly. With out a fixed budget I am trying to get everything as reasonable as possible.

Tables 

Sourced from www.diningchairsuk.com

This table comes in sizes of 690x690mm at a cost of £75.00, 760x760mm at £84.00 and 1220x760mm at £89.00.
Abbey-furnishing.co.uk has the same style table in sizes of 685x685mm, 1220x685mm.
It is quite a chunky looking table with thick legs. With the option of bench seating this table just wont be practical in sliding your legs under. It would be very much a case of stepping round and sitting, which is what the pub already has and is a bind to get out of if you have people either side. This just won't work in making the space accessible

Sourced from www.abbey-furnishings.co.uk

The tables above are from www.abbey-furnishings.co.uk. The first is a Tulip single pedestal table - 3976. It come with a top size of 610x610mm. The second is a Tulip double pedestal table - 3980. This table has a top size of either 1065x610mm or 1220x610mm. The free corners would make this table easier to maneuver around when used with bench seating. It is also a lot small with widths of 610mm that would leave slightly more room for walkways.

Furniture will be finalized at a later date.


Bibliography

Abbey Furnishings. [No Date] [Online] Available from: http://www.abbey-furnishings.co.uk/
[Accessed: 26th October 2011]
Dining Chairs UK, Contract Furniture Solutions. [No Date] [Online] Ambrow Limited. Avaible from: http://www.diningchairsuk.com/
[Accessed: 25th October 2011]
Forest Contract Ltd, Uk Furniture Manufacturer. (2011) [Online] Available from: http://www.forestcontract.com/
[Accessed: 26th October 2011]
Hillcross Furniture. (2011) [Online] Hillcross Organization Limited. Available from: http://www.hillcrossfurniture.co.uk/
[Accessed: 26th October 2011]
Kbs Contract. (2011) [Online] Available from: http://www.kbscontracts.co.uk/
[Accessed: 25th October 2011]
Planit, A World of Contract Furniture.  [No Date] [Online] Planit Furniture Contract Furniture. Available from: http://www.planitfurniture.co.uk/
Accessed: 25th October 2011]
Smart Leather, Contract Furniture for Restaurants, Hotels, Pubs and Bars. (2006-2010) [Online] Spideredweb.co.uk. Avaible from: http://www.smartleather.co.uk/
[Accessed: 25th October 2011]

Initial Sketches

Floor plan and Bar stools

This first sketch is a rough outline of how the furniture may work in the Bar area. How the tables and chairs may be positioned. Also how the stools may look at the bar

Alcove 1 - Fixture and fittings

The drawing is looking into the Alcove. Looking at this sketch by taking away the bench seating and adding chair makes the space look cluttered. I like the lighting idea and mirrors on the wall. However the bench seating will need to be used to make the space feel more open and actually offer more seating the the Pub's customers

Alcove 1 - Diffeernt angle

This sketch looks at bringing the bench seating back in along two walls. Also what style chairs and stools to have with them.and how they may fit into the space.

Lounge with views to lower lounge

The lounge area i want to be very relaxing and soft. As it is the smallest space of the three i don't want to over crowd it. So with a few tub chairs, low tables and stools will hopefully work well. The lower lounge needs to have the same feel and flow.

Text

This piece of text is from Fred Lawson Restaurants, Clubs and Bars. The extract below is from the chapter called 'Expression in Design 3.02 Mood and Atmosphere and is from page 98.


'Mood tends to affect choice and the way an individual responds to a particular experience, and people's moods can be induced or ameliorated to some extent by social and environmental conditions. Feelings of excitement or calmness, sociability or intimacy can be conveyed by the nature and intensity of design and interior arrangement. 
   Atmosphere depends to a large extent on the occupants themselves and the way they relate to their surroundings. A half empty restauarant ot bar has a differnt atmospher to a crowded one. Visibility and awareness of the surroundings tend to reduce as the numbers of occupants incres. 
   An atmosphere of sociability and liveliness usually attracts customers and this is often delibratelybuilt in to the design by way of bar seating, bright lights, background music, attractive staff uniforms and other features. including a contrived informality in the arrangement of space. 
   However, in many restaurant the acceptable level of background activity and crowding will depend on the extent to which this intrudes on the privacy of particular individuals or groups, and on the social mix of the occupants. It will also depend on whether suitable standards of service, hygiene and indivdual attention can be maintained. 
   To some extent separation and privacy can be provided by suitable positioning and screening of the tables and seats, by providing a choice in variety of seating arrangements and subtle use of lighting to define areas of interest. '

This paragraph looks into the key elements of what creates and atmosphere with in an interior. Looking into the effect a variety of seating has in a space along with the amount of people in it. It would appear that balancing the amount of people with furniture available to sit on is very important in dispersing the crowd and makes for a less crowded interior. Another point bought up is the way in which people sit, whether it is own their own or in groups and whether they like an added seclusion to their group. If the space adds to that seclusion along with the intimacy of it. It would be apparent that a mixture of all these points as well as lighting and background music all adds to the feel and mood of an interior.
When designing The Cottage Inn selecting the right atmosphere and choosing furniture, pieces, colours and fabrics to bring out that atmosphere will be integral to a successful design. Getting that balance right in seating, open spaces and closed will create depth and interest with in the interior. With many alcoves and various other possible problematic elements adding that variety with in the space is not going to be a problem. This text has definitely influenced how I will be thinking when it comes to the design of the layout.

Bibliography
Lawson, F. 1994, Restaurants, Clubs and Bars - Planning, Design and investment for Food Servise Facilities. Page 98, Expression in design. Oxford: Architectural Press. Page 98

Commercial spaces research

Looking at commercial interiors already out there will be interesting in finding out what else is out their and what elements can be applied to this project. Taking note of the design, its influences and area if possible.

Emporium Hotel Cocktail Bar

Emporium Hotel Cocktail Bar

This bar is situated in Brisbane, Queensland in Australia. It was designed by Francine John along with Greg Harris of Greg Harris Designs. Francine John is mainly a property developer and Greg Harris a designer. The Urban Arts Project commissioned some of the pieces with it but overall the interior design was designed by these two people. The reason why I have used this in my research is because of the good use of bench seating along with chairs. The contrast in fabric, patterns, light and dark works well together. I especially like the way the light filters through the Frangipani motif to add to the pattern in this interior. This motif is made out of stainless steel as well as glass. It was laser cut to ensure its neat finish. This flower was chosen because it grows throughout the area of which the hotel is in. This flower is a recurring theme throughout the hotel. The link of bringing outside influences in relates to what I am trying to do with The Cottage Inn.

Paddington Inn

Paddington Inn

Paddington Inn can be found in Sydney, Australia. It was designed by Indyk Architecture Pty Ltd. This building has a long history working as a local inn. I love the mix of bench seating and stools as a better way to utilise the space available. It is a more informal set up. By having stools it allows for more surfaces to add texture and pattern. With in this particular design the stools have bee used to add colour and pattern as well as low level seating. I don't like that they are fixed to the ground because it means the interior can not be moved around to accommodate different situations and events. As The Cottage Inn puts on events such as quiz nights and live music an interchangeable interior will be needed.

The Avalon

The Avalon

The Avalon - Bar

The Avalon is in London and was created by Concorde BGW. This design comes from the heady days of the Victorian Empire. It has the look of a tradition tavern. As there is huge windows that flood this space with light the dark colours work really well in creating that old style looking pub. The different colours used have added warmth to the interior. The different textures and block colours means the artwork does the talking.

The Violet Hour

The Violet Hour

I love this interior as it is very sophisticated. This image looking through to the bar is taken from The Violet Hour, which is located in Chicago, USA. It was designed by Design Bureaux Inc. It is a mix of 19th century english georgian design with elelments from the french directoire. The stools stamd out from their subdued background. The way the interior has been partioned into area with the use of fabric is really clever. It gives the interior a very soft and inviting look. As the put it small this is not going to be possible which is a shame, but maybe adding long draped curtains at the window may have the same effect. 

Castle Hill 

Castle Hill

Castle Hill is a cinema lounge situated in Sydney, Australia. It was again design by Indyk Architecture Ltd. I think this is very apparent as this interior has very similar elements to that of Paddington Inn. Not only the colour but the use of stools too. These stools are able to move around to fit the use of the space at any given time. I really like the way the stools have bee used to close of each little booth as a personal space to the users.

Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza

This interior is from The Crowne Plaza in Queenstown, New Zealand. The main reason this interior grabbed my attention is the use of colours. All the pattern in this interior has been applied through the cushions on to a base colour. It was designed by Dulem Architecture. This is the bed bar from their bar area. It brings the comfort and warmth from the home into the commercial space. Using cushions to add texture and pattern is a really could idea and worth considering for the Pub.

Hopefully these images and design concepts will influence how I can utilize the space available at The Cottage Inn

Bibliography
The images above have been sourced from:
Hall, A. 2010, 21st Century Bars. Australia: Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd.

Contemplate Wood flooring

Uk Flooring Direct
The above samples have been sourced from ukflooringdirect.co.uk. As having carpet and even commercial carpet may not be seen as the best option for a pub because of likely hood of food and drink being spilt i thought it would be a good idea to look into other options such as wood flooring. The samples above are:
1. Galleria Fumed Oak
2. Galleria Fumed Oak - White
3. Florence Smoked Oak

Out of the three the sample i think would work best with in the proposed scheme so far would be sample 3. This is because with the darker grain it would tie in the dark wood beams to the design. Although practically wood would appear the best option due to how easy it is to keep clean there are other factors to consider. Wood automatically can be slippery when wet and cause accidents. Also it may not be as warming as carpet. These samples however would not actually fit in the pub due to the door clearance. Some of the ceilings are also very low and by having a very thick wood flooring would not help this situation. Finally when speaking to the clients as they already have carpet in their pub they are not adverse to sticking with carpet. Due to the factors above and the feel I'm trying to create with in the pub i will be carrying through carpets with in the design.

Bibliography
Uk Flooring Direct. [No Date] [Online] Uk Flooring Direct Ltd. Avaiable from: http://www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk/
[Accessed: 24th October 2011]

Commercial Carpet

Having done more research into carpets with in pub i have come across two companies that special in carpet for commercial use. They are Cavalier carpets and Gradus. The samples i have collected and scanned in have been used in either restaurants or pub before.

Cavalier Carpets

These two samples are both from Cavalier Carpets. Their website is www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk.
1. Criterion Regal - Brown Sugar
2. Rustic Choice - Milestone
The colour of the second carpet is more what i had in mind for this scheme. Although thet have been used in commercial spaces before they are quite thick and fluffy and wouldn't be suitable for this pub.


Gradus - Contract Interior Solutions












The samples above are from a company called Gradus. Their website is www.gradusworld.com/
1. Brickworks - Ashby
2. Genus - Cornfield
3. Cityscene - Caramel
4. Genus - Wild Mushroom
5. Cityscene - Raffia
6. Volnay - Honey Gold
 The carpets i would consider for this design would be 1, 2 and 5. The other three samples are really to dark for the look I am trying to create. The pattern of sample 1 is quite textural but feel it would be a block of colour on the floor that may look heavy. Sample 5 I like but due to the walls not being parallel in some area the straight lines in this would highlight that fact. Sample 2 is my favourite because of the the pattern and colours. Also its main attribute is that it is apparently really easy to keep clean. This is the carpet that i will be carryinf forward in my design.

Bibliography
Cavalier Carpets, Quality Carpets for Residential and Commercial use. (2004-2006) [Online] Cavalier Carpets Ltd. Available from: http://www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk
[Accessed: 24th October 2011]
Gradus. (2011) [Online] Gradus Limited Available from: http://www.gradusworld.com/
[Accessed: 24th October 2011]

Sustainble floor?

The samples above have been collected from urbanliving.co.uk and crucialtrading.co.uk. Having completed a sustainble unit last year i think it is very imporatnt to use susatainable material wherever possible. The samples above are all made out of renewable resources.
1. Niagra Ochre
2. Tric Bronze
3. Linen and Wool
4. Moloko
5. Small Boucle - Classic Bronze
The two that would fit well into the design so far would be 4 or 5. However due to the materials used they would not be suitable in a pub, which is a real shame. As drink and food gets drop it would be extremely difficult to clean both of them . Also they way they are weaved food would be forever getting jammed and therefore go moldy with in the carpet. For this project it just isn't practical. I really want to use carpet as I feel it would be warmer and more inviting then tiles etc.

Bibliography
Crucial Trading, Creative Flooring Coverings and Rugs. [No Date] [Online] Available from: http://www.crucial-trading.com/en/default.aspx
[Accessed: 24th October 2011]
Urbane Living. (2010) [Online] Available from: http://www.urbaneliving.co.uk/
[Accessed: 24th October 2011]

Fire Retardant Fabric

When looking more into the qualities of the fabrics I have selected so far it would appear that not all conform to the fire regulations with in a pub. The fabrics put into a pub not only need to be suitable for heavy domestic and commercial use but they also need to be fire retardant. This is because in the unfortunate event of a fire the establishment and all its content don’t immediately go up in flames. By making sure the fabrics and furnishings are fire retardant means that if there was a fire the items wouldn’t immediately burn giving the people inside longer to get out but also giving the fire fighters time to save the building. This is because with the right protection the fire would not sweep through the building as fast. So it is very important being a commercial building that the right fabrics are put in place.

Fire retardant fabrics aren’t necessarily the nicest fabrics around. They aren’t very pliable and the patterns are using quite dark and boring. The fabrics I have chosen if used in the final scheme need to be treated. There are two ways of doing so:

-       One would be to treat the fabrics with a fire retardant solution. The only problem with this is that it can alter the shade of the fabric so a sample would need to be done first to check how it would react

-       Second option would be to use an interlining that is made especially to conform to Fire regulations.

I have found two companies that could do either or both of these solutions. The first is the company I have sourced some of the samples from and that is Terrysfabrics.co.uk. They will fire retard fabric at a cost of £3.99 per metre. There is a catch. The minimum amount of fabric required to do this is 20 metres. As I would be using a variety of fabrics I would not reach such amounts in any one fabric. Terrysfabrics.co.uk also offer a fire retardant interlining at £4.99 to go under any chosen fabric.

The second company I have found is based in Oxforshire. Their website is Gablesflameretarding.co.uk. The fabric gets sent to them, they treat it and send it back, so postage costs would need to be estimated and factored in to the price of the fabrics. For light to medium fabrics there is a charge of £1.96 (ex vat) and for heavy fabric it is £2.20 (ex vat).

Using the Passion Velvet fabric at a cost of £16.99 per metre from Terrysfabrics.co.uk I will now work out some costing’s.  As the minimum requirement for their treatment is 20 metres this option is out. If I were to use their interlining at a cost of £4.99 that would then effectively make the cost of using Passion Velvet  £21.98, which is quite a jump.  However if I were to send this fabric to Gablesflameretarding.co.uk it would be a much cheaper even if is was classed as a heavy fabric. Including vat it would work out as £2.64 per metre to protect the fabric, adding that to the original price of the fabric makes fire retarding Passion velvet  £19.63. So although there is only a maximum saving of  £2.35 per a metre before reduction of p&p when using large quantities of fabrics this will add up to be quite a saving. Leaving more of the budget for other items.  

Floral or Stripes?

The typical print for a pub is dark and floral. I want to challenge this and see what can be used. Whether floral or stripes is best or a bit of both.

Sample are from www.terrysfabrics.co.uk

This scheme in my opinion is quite boring to look at. The fabric in the middle definitely doesnt complement the scheme. With in this particular pub would look a bit lost and boring. (Reading Left to right.)
1. Passion Velvet- Rouge - £16.99 per metre
2. Metro Stripe - Ruby - £9.99 per metre
3. Bogart - Meadow - £10.99 per metre
4. Metro Stripe - Sage - £9.99 per metre
5. Passion Velvet Pistacho - £16.99 per metre

Samples sourced from www.terrysfabrics.co.uk and www.kurtinz.co.uk

This scheme is all about floral and using different floral patterns together to bring out the other. I really like this look at first glance. However it may look a bit busy with in the small spaces it would be applied to because of the size of each pattern. Also the grey might not work as well as i had of hoped with the fawn. (Reading left to right)
1. Passion Velvet - Rouge - £16.99 per metre
2. Villa Nova Chantilly - Avacado - £40.75 per metre
3. Villa Nova Akoko - Porcini - £32.75 per metre
4. Villa Nova Akoko - Ruby - £32.75 per metre
5. Villa Nova Chantilly - Ruby - £40.75 pe metre
6. Passion Velvet - Pistachio - £16.99 per metre

Samples are from www.terrysfabrics.co.uk and www.kurtinz.co.uk

This last scheme is combining the two, floral with stripes. This really works well together. I really like the contrast between the colours and patterns. It has a very typical pub look just bought up to date a little. this is the scheme i will be running with for now while i researching and collect other samples that might be more suitable or cost effective. (Reading left to right)
1. Passion Velvet - Rouge - £16.99 per metre
2. Metro Stripe - Sage - £9.99 per metre
3. Villa Nova Chantilly - Avacado - £40.75 per metre
4. Villa Nova Chantilly - Ruby - £40.75 per metre
5. Metro Stipe - Ruby - £9.99 per metre
6. Passion Velvet - Pistachio - per metre
The Chantilly Ruby does have some resemblance to a poppy, which is what the red was influenced by because of the area's link to both wars. This might be a nice subtle way of bringing in the influence instead of it being overpowering and all about the poppy and woodlands theme. The colours where influenced by the surrounding area but only the colours will be taken from them and not the theme. So to have a poppy look a like fabric will be more than enough. I want the interior to be free of themes because then the landlord and lady are free to put up their own artwork to make the design more of their own.

Bibliography

Kurtinz. [No Date] [Online] Kurtinz Group. Available from: http://www.kurtinz.com/index.php
[Accessed: 19th October 2011]
Terrys Fabrics. [No Date] [Online] Terrys Fabrics Ltd. Available from: http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/
[Accessed: 19th October 2011]

Colour scheme

Having researched the area there are two colours that are jumping out at me, they are red and green. As there is so much greenery in the form of parks, playing fields and reservoirs it seems fitting to have this colour to represent the area. The red would cover the military background as red is the colour we associate with Word War 1 and 2 due to the poppies that grew in the fields after battle. Red is also the complementary colour for green so it fits that way too.

The fabric samples below are of different shades of the colours chosen as well as different fabrics.

Panama - terrysfabrics.co.uk

The first samples are of a fabric called Panama from www.terrysfabrics.co.uk. This fabric is 100% cotton and comes in widths of 137cm. This fabric is extremely light and would not be very durable. However from these samples it would appear that using a darker shade of red in contrast with a light shade of green goes quite well together.

Brescia - www.modellifabrics.co.uk

The samples above are from www.modellifabrics and are called Brescia. The green is Brescia 1430 and the red Brescia 1434. This fabric is 805 polyeseter and 205vicose. It is 140cm wide. This fabric is for severe domestic use and conforms to Cigarette and match test. In the flesh the red is a bit on the pink side compared with its image from the internet above.

Passion Velvet - www.terrysfabrics.co.uk

These sample are called Passion Velvet and are from www.terrysfabrics.co.uk. The first is called Lime, the second Rouge and third Pistachio. I prefer the contrast of the Rough with the Pistachio as it looks warmer. The lime and rouge looks very bright as it it were going to be implemented with in a cafe which is not the look i am going for. This fabric would need to be treated if it were to be used in the pub as it doesn't conform to fire regulations. The width of this fabric is 137cm.

The colour scheme selected is also the trend for 2012, so the design for the pub wouldn'y date straight away.

Sourced from - www.squidoo.co.uk

Bibliography

Colour_Expert, The Hottest Hues for 2012. (2011) [Online] Squidoo. Avaible from: http://www.squidoo.com/ColorTrends2012
[Accessed: 18th October]
Modelli Fabrics. (2011) [Online] Avaible from: http://www.modellifabrics.com/
[Accessed: 18th October 2011]
Terrys Fabrics. [No Date] [Online] Terrys Fabrics Ltd. Available from: http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/
[Accessed: 18th October 2011]

History of surrounding area

Netley Abbey is a village steeped in history. Its routes date back to the 13th century. With Netley Abbey Ruins and Royal Victoria country park this area has much to pull in the visitors. The pub needs to appeal to them.

Netley Abbey Village - Via Google Maps

Netley abbey is in quite close proximity to The Cottage Inn and on this map and it is represented by the green dot. The red dot represents the Royal Victoria Country Park.

Netley Abbey ruins show more than 800 years of change. It is also the most complete surviving Cistercian Monastery in the South of England. It started life as a Monastic House, got turn into a Mansion and now is classed as a romantic ruin.

A man called Peter Des Roches, who was the bishop of Winchester, founded the abbey in 1238.  He however died before it was finished. A year after completion Monks from Beauliea Abbey arrived. It became the home of 15 monks, 30 Lay brother, officials and servants. It remained working as a monastery until Henry VIII suppressed monasteries in 1536. 

The abbey as a Monastery - Source from www.english-heritage.org.uk

At this time Netley was granted to a man named Sir William Paulet due to his loyal services to the King. He changed Netley Abbey into a mansion, more specifically a Tudor courtyard house.  He reused many of the existing building into his transformation. The only thing he demolished was the monk’s refectory and built a grand turreted entrance instead.

The abbey as a Mansion - Sourced from www.english-heritage.org.uk

This house was sadly abandoned in the 18^th Century when the then owner sold it for building materials.  Demolition of the Abbey was started, however when a worker was killed this forced the work to stop. In the late 19^th century people used the place to socialize, dance and have tea.

Due to the change in design and style the owner at the time cleared all debris, vegetation and all of the Tudor alterations.

The abbey is now a ruin that many authors and artists visit to find inspiration for their work. It is also a hotspot for tourists to visit and learn about the history of the abbey. 

As it is now - Sourced from www.english-heritage.org.uk

It is around a 20-minute walk from the pub and according to Google Map is a 3-minute car journey. (Information and images for the history of Netley Abbey Ruins were collected from www.english-heritage.org.uk)

The Cottage Inn to Netley Ruins

The other area of great importance to the history of Netley is Royal Victoria Country Park. Royal Victoria Country Park over looks Southampton water. It has much to offer its guest such as, Railway ride, Sensory Garden, Tearooms and walks. All of this is set in a 200-acre site.

(Images sourced from - //www3.hants.gov.uk/) 1.Chapel  2.Train ride  3.The park itself

Royal Victoria Country Park didn’t always used to be a park for visitors to enjoy themselves. It was once the site of a working military hospital. This was the British army’s first purpose built hospital and in 1856 work started to build it.  This hospital was built due to the horrible conditions during the Crimean war. Florence Nightingale had gone about improving cleanliness and hygiene during this time. Queen Victoria was alerted of her success and she went about getting support for a new hospital in Netley. In 1856 the design for this hospital started and in March of 1863 it started functioning as a fully working hospital.  

The Military Hospital - Sourced from www3.hants.gov.uk

Florence Nightingale worked out her life at this hospital and her ghost is said to be roaming around the Abbey. 

Florence Nightingale - Sourced from www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk

The severity and uniqueness of the injuries of the soldiers admitted, an Army medical school was set up in the later part of 1963. It became a place of learning where nurses and doctors alike trained.  This however shifted due to the start of World War 1. There was a high demand for beds and expertise so there wasn’t enough time to teach or the room for error. This again happened during World War 2.  Various other buildings were erected during both wars to cater for more patients. To lift sprits activities were started on the surrounding area such as concerts, pony rides and other outdoor entertainment. After the war this hospital became a site for patient recovery rather then treatment as the need for it was not there. Because of this areas of the hospital that were not need became very run down. After a large fire in 1963 section of the grand main building were demolished.  The only part of the hospital that was kept is the Chapel that remains today. After the last asylum patient left in 1978 the hospital was no more and in 1980 the Hampshire County Council bought the area in which it lie. They changed into in the Royal Victoria Country Park that visitors use today.  The old Chapel plays homage to the area's history as well as the memorial gardens and tearooms.

Memorial Garden - Sourced from www3.hants.gov.uk

The  Royal Victoria Country park is also around the 20 minute walk from the pub and a 5 minute car journey.(All information on the history of Royal Victoria Country Park was collected from the Hants website - www3.hants.gov.uk

The Cottage Inn to Royal Victoria Country Park

Just down the road from the park along Netley Front/ Victoria road is a row of  houses called 'Ellis Row'. They were built to accommodate nurses and doctors that worked at the hospital.  The hospital bought wealth to the village and so it expanded. Many of these houses remain today.

Netley Front - Sourced from www.thebunney.co.uk

Also in the area there are a couple of reservoirs. One called Sophie's Pond that is at the entrance of the Country Park. The other is a 5- minute walk from the pub itself. The reserve is now called Butlocks Heath Resvoir. Both areas were created to ensure the hopital always had a supply of water for ablution use. Butlocks Heath Reservoir is now owned by Castle Angling Club. The reservior sits with in the Priors Hill Copse, which is a woodland that backs onto the playing field.

This village has so much history and attracts lots of visitors every year . The Cottage Inn has to appeal to the ongoing stream of guests to the area. I hope to do this by holding that popular friendly village pub with in the decoration. 

Bibliography

English Heritage, Netley Abbey History and Research. [No Date] [Online]  http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/netley-abbey/
[Accessed: 17th October 2011]
Hants Web, Royal Victoria Country Park Site History. [No Date] [Online] Hampshire County Castle. Available from: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/countryside/rvcp/history-rvcp.htm
[Accessed: 17th October 2011]
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