Sheffield-based RGR Construction has completed the conversion of an impressive nine-bedroom residential property into two semi-detached homes, the first has also been fully renovated and is on the market for sale.
Led by RGR founder Roger Raven and his wife Amanda, who directed the interior design, the project brought together thoughtful spatial reconfiguration with specialist product and colour support from Crown Paints.
The period character and charm of the 1860 house in Beauchief, near Sheffield, has been carefully preserved, while the house has been split into a four-bedroom and five-bedroom home, which are practical and well suited to modern living.
To begin the transformation, the interior was stripped back to bare brick. Original features such as doors, stone flooring, wooden shutters, servant bells, and decorative coving were carefully preserved wherever possible. In areas where details had been lost – including sections of coving in the kitchen – authentic replacements were sourced from specialist suppliers. One standout detail is the use of coving inspired by designs found in Winston Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms.
Working closely with Sarah Taylor, Manager at Crown Decorating Centre Chesterfield, Amanda developed a bespoke palette using Crown’s advanced colour match technology. The aim was to highlight the property’s heritage features while ensuring visual harmony across both homes.
The resulting palette – which included clay tones, white, and green – delivered a refined balance of tonal contrast and cohesion. Bold shades were used to emphasise architectural focal points, such as the statement staircase and feature kitchen wall in a blue-based green, Collage, while Crème de la Rose, a warm blush-pink, and East Village, a putty-toned beige, were used to link transitional spaces and establish a sense of calm, continuous flow. This thoughtful use of colour highlights period detailing while grounding the interiors in a fresh, contemporary scheme.
A comprehensive specification of Crown Trade and Mcpherson products supported the renovation across internal and external surfaces. This included durable finishes for high-traffic areas, quick-drying trim solutions, and robust masonry paints for the exterior – each chosen for its performance, ease of application and long-lasting finish. In total, approximately 283 litres of Crown Paints products were used.
Amanda Raven, who led the interior design, commented: “Crown Paints played a central role in helping us realise our design vision. Crown Trade is a longstanding partner of ours and was the obvious choice for this ambitious renovation – helping us throughout the colour selection process and ensuring each space was tailored to suit the property’s character.
The colour matching service meant we could be really specific, and still get the exact shades we wanted for every surface – inside and out – often within a day of placing the order.”
Sarah Taylor, Manager at Crown Decorating Centre, Chesterfield, said: “It was a pleasure to support Amanda throughout this project. Her clear design vision made for a really creative collaboration, and together we were able to build a scheme that felt both timeless and personal.
“With Crown’s advanced colour matching capabilities and the breadth of the Crown Trade portfolio, we were able to specify finishes that balanced design integrity with robust performance – ensuring the finished result honoured the property’s character while meeting the demands of modern living.”
For more information on Crown Trade’s specification services and colour consultancy, visit: www.crownpaintsprofessional.com
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