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Based in Bedford, Jade is an independent professional and consultant specialising in gilding, specialist decoration, and the historic conservation of interiors. Her work spans both site-based projects and studio commissions, including bespoke verre églomisé artworks, gilded furniture, painted and gilded signs, and antique mirrors.

 

With over 15 years of experience, Jade combines hands-on craftsmanship with the management of multidisciplinary projects in private residences and complex commercial environments. Her portfolio ranges from royal and governmental premises to yachts, luxury retail spaces, and private homes. She is adept at working with high-profile clients, navigating the discretion required for NDA and media-sensitive projects.

 

Notable career highlights include managing the conservation of works by Warhol and Picasso as well as treating interiors within Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Royal Academy. She has collaborated with many of the country’s leading architects, designers, main contractors, conservation practices, auction houses, and specialist decoration firms. Working across the UK and internationally, with a focus on London, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire.

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Jade offers a wide range of gilded and painted finishes for luxury and heritage installations. She can work from reference samples or inspiration images to develop any classic or contemporary design and creates entirely bespoke finishes tailored to each project.

 

Gilding techniques include oil, acrylic, and water gilding, using the full spectrum of leaf metals—platinum, palladium, gold, silver, and imitation varieties. She also advises on patination, distressing, and antiquing effects to achieve the perfect finish for each commission.

 

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