Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2008 | Page 113

LOCAL BUSINESS

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Distinctively Bayliss & Booth
different

Antiques and Interiors

“People come
into our design
shop with a
general idea of
how they would
like to decorate
their home, and
from those ideas
we are able to
offer suggestions
and design a
scheme that is
just right for
them,” says Jill
Edwards.
Distinctive
Designs offers a
complete interior
design service,
from curtains
and blinds
to furniture,
lighting and carpets. The
shop is a wonderful source
of inspiration for wallpapers
and soft furnishings. With an
extensive library of sample
books from all the major
designers including Osborne
and Little, Romo, Sanderson
and Designer’s Guild, a visit
to the shop in Ventnor is
like taking a walk through
Kensington or Knightsbridge
for inspiration. It is also
the main Island stockist for
Zoffany fabric, wallpaper,
furniture and paint.
Designer Michael Edwards
can visit clients to discuss
ideas, which might incorporate
any existing elements in
the home, or, working with
the client, he can create
a completely different
look. Distinctive Designs
also provides a project

management service which can
involve overseeing complete
refurbishments including
bathrooms and kitchens, and
building work. The team
also manage second homes
for those on the mainland
who are unable to keep their
holiday home improvements
progressing from a distance.
Distinctive Designs has been
on the island for three years
now, and it is the individual
service provided by the
husband and wife team which
has made the business such a
success.
For further information,
contact Jill Edwards at
Distinctive Designs, 74 High
Street, Ventnor. Tel 01983
853555

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Louis XVI of France
enjoyed the comfort
of his bed so much
that rather than leave
it to hold court he
instead summoned
his courtiers to his
bedroom. Today
perhaps a more usual
desire is to create a
bedroom that can
be a sanctuary, away
from the demands of
a busy life. A place
to start and end each
day, to reflect, to
enjoy, and to find
peace and relaxation.
Bayliss and Booth
offer the ultimate
in beautiful antique French
wooden beds and armoires
together with a large range
of luxurious quilts, sheets,
pillowcases and duvet covers
in both cotton and linen.
We also have a collection of
antique French linen, and fine
monogrammed hand towels
from Portugal.
This Spring brings many
new additions to our ranges.
Stunning ‘Monte et Besse’
counterbalance lights, new
soft furnishing and table
linen ranges from Waltons,
with exciting new pieces and
accessories for the kitchen,
home, office, garden and

terrace. Visit us soon and find
something special.

Bayliss & Booth
Antiques and Interiors

Open 10am – 4pm
Tuesday to Saturday

Large Store:
Unit 10 Riverway Industrial
Estate, Hurstake Road,
Newport, P030 5UU
(behind Wakes next to Jollyes)

Small Store:
26 Holyrood Street, Newport
Telephone [phone]

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