Designer Tim Jasper and his team of skilled Sussex based crafts people create unique kitchens, furniture and interiors for clients throughout the UK and abroad.
They have been based at the
historic Valdoe farm in the heart of the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex since 1981, from where they have worked on projects for
clients as diverse as the National Trust, retailer Monsoon and TV celebrity Anthea Turner.They are proud of the fact that they are maintaining a tradition of fine British craftsmanship, and are doing something now rather rare in the UK, namely making things and selling them abroad! In the recent past they have created striking furniture for offices in Dubai, completely refurbished a large ski chalet in the French Alps, and renovated the interior of a yacht in the south of France.
Background
The principal members of the current team first came together at Uppark, the National Trust Mansion destroyed by fire, where Tim was employed to design and manage the resto
ration of the finely carved state rooms. A group of crafts people was assembled to carry out the repairs, and when the project was finished some of these joined Tim at the Valdoe to apply their unique expertise to the construction of new interiors, as well as the restoration of old ones.
Since then they have played a role in the restoration of Windsor castle, worked on numerous National Trust properties including Igtham Mote and Kew, and have produced countless interiors for private clients.
Service
Though largely known for their original handma
Since then they have played a role in the restoration of Windsor castle, worked on numerous National Trust properties including Igtham Mote and Kew, and have produced countless interiors for private clients.
Service
Though largely known for their original handma
de hardwood kitchens, they also create fitted cabinets and free standing furniture for bedrooms, dining rooms, libraries and home offices, as well as oak framed buildings, panelling and specialist architectural joinery.
Their in-house design and management team tackles every aspect of a project, from dealing with planning consent and architectural design to supplying soft furnishings, and their team of experienced site tradesmen deal with everything from building work to electrical installations.
This comprehensive approach reduces the friction and misunderstandings that often occur with a traditional designer/contractor/client relationship as Tim and his team take full responsibility for every aspect of a project. The client only has one number to call in the event of any query or problem, which means that any issues can be swiftly resolved with a minimum of fuss.
Their in-house design and management team tackles every aspect of a project, from dealing with planning consent and architectural design to supplying soft furnishings, and their team of experienced site tradesmen deal with everything from building work to electrical installations.
This comprehensive approach reduces the friction and misunderstandings that often occur with a traditional designer/contractor/client relationship as Tim and his team take full responsibility for every aspect of a project. The client only has one number to call in the event of any query or problem, which means that any issues can be swiftly resolved with a minimum of fuss.
Environment
Timber is pretty much the only renewable resource available, and providing it is properly managed and is used to build things which will last for a long time the process is more or less zero carbon. Wherever possible Jasper & Co only use durable solid hardwoods sourced from sustainable temperate forests, and build furniture, timber buildings and interiors to last for the foreseeable future. They currently use long lasting low emission LPG fuelled vehicles, recycle much of their waste, and plan to invest in further low emission vehicles as well as green energy and heating systems.
Design philosophy
Rather than following short term design trends that can quickly date, Tim and his team create contemporary but classic designs that will continue to work and give pleasure well into the future. Coupled with superb craftsmanship, durable natural materials and high quality fittings, this design approach ensures that whatever they create will stand the test of time. To their knowledge only one kitchen has been removed in nearly thirty years, and that was because the house was demolished!As opposed to many perhaps egotistical Architects and designers Tim doesn’t impose fixed design ideas on his clients. He instead interprets and enables their wishes and needs, where necessary using his experience to gently guide them away from decisions they may come to regret towards a better solution. His architectural expertise and considerable experience of working on historic houses helps him to sensitively adapt older houses for modern family living, and to give them a new lease of life.
Tim Background
Timber is pretty much the only renewable resource available, and providing it is properly managed and is used to build things which will last for a long time the process is more or less zero carbon. Wherever possible Jasper & Co only use durable solid hardwoods sourced from sustainable temperate forests, and build furniture, timber buildings and interiors to last for the foreseeable future. They currently use long lasting low emission LPG fuelled vehicles, recycle much of their waste, and plan to invest in further low emission vehicles as well as green energy and heating systems.
Design philosophy
Rather than following short term design trends that can quickly date, Tim and his team create contemporary but classic designs that will continue to work and give pleasure well into the future. Coupled with superb craftsmanship, durable natural materials and high quality fittings, this design approach ensures that whatever they create will stand the test of time. To their knowledge only one kitchen has been removed in nearly thirty years, and that was because the house was demolished!As opposed to many perhaps egotistical Architects and designers Tim doesn’t impose fixed design ideas on his clients. He instead interprets and enables their wishes and needs, where necessary using his experience to gently guide them away from decisions they may come to regret towards a better solution. His architectural expertise and considerable experience of working on historic houses helps him to sensitively adapt older houses for modern family living, and to give them a new lease of life.
Tim Background
Tim was educated at Midhurst Grammar School in West Sussex, from where he planned to take up a career designing yachts. However, a quirk of fate led him to become guardian of a dilapidated National Trust mansion near Midhurst, which awoke a lifetime interest in
architecture and historic buildings. From there he established a business with designer Johnny Grey, creating new interiors and furniture informed by classic decorative techniques and motifs which at that time were truly out of fashion. New kitchens resembled laminate covered laboratories, and Tim and Johnny railed against this creating warm, interesting environments and reintroducing forgotten features such as butlers sinks and wooden draining
boards.
Tim has since honed his design skills and has acted as designer and consultant to organisations such as Forte, Grand Metropolitan and the National Trust, and indirectly for the Royal Household. Though he has chiefly worked in the private sector, creating new interiors, furniture and particularly kitchens, he has also designed restaurant and retail interiors. He became a Chartered Designer in 1981, and was elected a member of the Chelsea Arts Club in 1983.
Tim has since honed his design skills and has acted as designer and consultant to organisations such as Forte, Grand Metropolitan and the National Trust, and indirectly for the Royal Household. Though he has chiefly worked in the private sector, creating new interiors, furniture and particularly kitchens, he has also designed restaurant and retail interiors. He became a Chartered Designer in 1981, and was elected a member of the Chelsea Arts Club in 1983.
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