Having gained many years experience and knowledge at a leading
kitchen design and construction management company, Mark
decided to start his own property refurbishment business. Thus, in
2005 Artisan Company was born.
With an incredibly keen eye for detail, and a strong interest in design
& materials, Mark is able to turn a client's vision into a successful
realisation. The decision to specialise in Bathrooms & Kitchens has
been at the forefront of Artisan Company’s strategic direction in
recent years, and has enabled the business to become renowned
for it’s expertise and knowledge in these particular fields.
Mark personally oversees all projects, both large and small,
and is the main client liasion for Artisan Company. His
strong communication skills ensure that clients are
kept up to speed on all stages of their refurbishment.
Mark has lived in Surrey with his wife, daughter
and two Labradors since 2004. He is a keen swimmer,
having competed and coached for local teams and
also takes part in triathlons.
What We Do
We’re very proud of our reputation for designing and building beautiful
bathrooms and kitchens for our customers over the years. Whether you
have designed the bathroom yourself and simply need it installing or require
a complete design and build service, we are here to help. Communication
with our customers is key and we will be on hand throughout your project to
ensure that everything runs smoothly, on time and to budget, whilst keeping
you up to speed on all aspects of your refurbishment.
Research & Design
Plan & Manage
Build & Decorate
Customer Care & Advice
Services
Project Management
Plastering & Rendering
Design Service
Electrical Services
Flooring & Tiling
Plumbing & Heating
Carpentry & Woodworking
Painting & Decorating
Recent Projects
Bathroom Refurbishment
Victorian Cottage, Dorking
Bathroom Refurbishment
Period Property, Betchworth
Bathroom Refurbishment
Detached Property, Dorking
Bathroom Refurbishment
Period Property, Westcott
Kitchen Refurbishment
1930’s Property, Dorking
Kitchen Refurbishment
1930’s Property, Dorking
Brands we work with
Contact Us
To contact Artisan Company, or book an appointment, please speak to
Mark Wortham on: Mobile: 07956 845835 Email: info@artisancompany.co.uk
Alternatively, please submit your details below and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Bathroom Refurbishment
Victorian Cottage, Dorking
Our client wanted a bathroom that reflected their dream for a calm sanctuary
to wash away the demands of life. They wanted a light and airy feel to the
bathroom with a sophisticated look that combined traditional styling with a
neutral, contemporary palette.
This pretty, Victorian property required a full bathroom refurbishment that included the
careful removal of a low, lath and plaster ceiling, with the intention of creating a sense of
space. Soft white spotlights were installed into the beautifully curved and high, vaulted
ceiling. Both ceilings and walls were painted in Farrow & Ball Blackened and were half
tiled using contemporary Spanish tiles with a rustic crackled finish in a soft, grey hue. The
main wall of the bathroom, which housed the walk in shower area, was fully tiled.
A bathroom that reflected their dream for a calm
sanctuary to wash away the demands of life
The main focal point of the bathroom was the Clovelly slipper bath from The Cast Iron
Bath Company, which was painted in Farrow & Ball Railings. The sanitaryware, radiator,
shower and taps were supplied by Burlington Bathrooms and complemented the classic,
victorian styling perfectly.
The walk in shower area featured a contemporary glass panel and a traditional, exposed
thermostatic valve shower with 9 inch rose, resulting in the ultimate luxury showering
experience.
The whole scheme was completed with a chic, geometric patterned tiled floor in a
complementary palette, creating a striking finish to the look.
Completion: 5 weeks
“Outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the project. The project
required a considerable amount of building work prior to fitting the bathroom, from removing
ceilings to installing a wet room floor with under floor heating, nothing was too much of a
problem for Mark and his team.
Mark is a great communicator and kept us up to speed on progress throughout the project.
The Artisan Company team are polite, dedicated and tidy. I would highly recommend them
and will be using their services again for our next project.” Paula & Roberto
Bathroom Refurbishment
Period Property, Betchworth
The owners of this beautiful, period property, dating back to the Tudor period,
required a striking bathroom that would complement the character and
charm of the house.
Glazed porcelain mosaic tiles in Highlands Peat Grey from the Mosaic Tile Company were
chosen to cover a staged plinth which provided a focal point to display the stunning
copper Bateau bath by William Holland Ltd. A Patina exterior and copper interior were
chosen for the custom bath to match the surrounding timber beams whilst adding
warmth to the colour scheme of the bathroom. The matching copper Corana basin was
installed into a dark wood unit, further complementing the original timber beams in the
bathroom.
A Patina exterior and copper interior were chosen
for the custom bath to match the surrounding timber beams whilst adding warmth to the colour
scheme of the bathroom
A particular requirement from the client was to replace all pans & cisterns with closed
coupled and low level items from Burlington.
A new heating system was installed and traditional cast iron radiators chosen to
complete the look. Extra care and attention was paid to encase exposed pipes in stained,
natural wood to match the original timbers.
Completion: 5 weeks
“I would happily recommend Artisan based on the work they completed on our house.
Mark took on a challenging job that involved removal of all material from 1 bathroom, 2 en suites and 1
cloakroom and refitted all to a high standard. Of particular note was the installation of a copper bath
on a raised plinth with a sloping floor.
Mark always kept us up to date on progress and completed the work in a timely fashion and
on budget.” Darren
Bathroom Refurbishment
Detached Property, Dorking
Our client requested the expertise of Artisan Company to transform their
upstairs bathroom and separate toilet into a large, contemporary bathroom
with sleek and stylish features that all the family could enjoy.
In order to create a larger family bathroom space a decision was made to remove a load-
bearing wall between an upstairs toilet and separate bathroom. The positioning of the
bathroom access point was also moved to further create more space.
Large, neutral tiles were used for the floor and walls that were set off against a
contrasting feature wall in dark charcoal grey. The back to wall, modern classic Drench Ancora
bath, matching sanitaryware, seamless Matki shower tray and enclosure gave the
room a soft, clean and timeless look.
A large, contemporary bathroom with sleek and
stylish features that all the family could enjoy
The chic, polished chrome taps, mixers and shower were supplied by Hansgrohe, and
were further enhanced by the large, illuminated mirror over the freestanding, light grey
sink unit.
A similar, sleek design aesthetic was used to refurbish the downstairs wc with bespoke
carpentry to house the cistern and stained natural oak shelves to bring a touch of
warmth to the room.
Completion: 5 weeks
“Mark and his team have completed a great job on our bathroom and cloak room,
we are really pleased with the result. Mark works hard to make sure the customer is happy and the end result
on our job is as near perfect as we could have hoped for. We are now looking forward to enjoying the
results of many hours of great workmanship.” Isla & Martyn
Bathroom Refurbishment
Period Property, Westcott
The owners of this period property wanted a full bathroom refurbishment and
decoration of the master bedroom and nursery for their new arrival. The
vision for the bathroom was to combine a traditional feel with a
contemporary twist and to investigate the possibility of increasing the space
to create a larger, family bathroom.
A non-supporting wall, which had previously housed the old cylinder and tank, was
removed to allow the room to be opened up into a spacious family bathroom. Soft,
neutral french grey and stone shades were used throughout and the walls were half tiled
in Fired Earth’s delicately patterned Istria design. A white, American oak shelf was
installed bringing a touch of warmth to the bathroom. A traditional styled freestanding
roll top bath from CP Hart was painted in a complementary deep grey shade, and was
complemented with a matching pedestal sink, with taps from Burlington. To add a
contemporary element to the bathroom a sleek Matki shower tray and enclosure with
Crosswater chrome taps, valve and shower head were combined with large, modern,
minimalist white tiles to create a sense of space and light.
Soft, neutral french grey and stone shades were
used throughout and the walls were half tiled in
Fired Earth’s delicately patterned Istria design
Due to the age of the property we had to take extra care with the existing walls and used
traditional plastering and rendering techniques and materials. Little Greene’s French
Grey was used to decorate the master bedroom and whilst decorating we managed to
expose original beams at one end of the room, thus creating symmetry in the space. The
nursery was decorated in Farrow & Ball’s Middleton Pink, a perfectly delicate and light
pastel tone for their new arrival’s room.
“In October 2017 Mark and his team undertook a renovation job
for the upstairs of my grade II listed property which had not been updated for at least
40 years. This work included a total bathroom renovation as well as a total re plastering
and decorating of 2 bedrooms. We agreed a price upfront which was a relatively tight
budget considering the amount of work involved. I was delighted with the quality of
work as well as the work ethic demonstrated by Mark and his team. Mark showed a
level of diligence that I also found impressive. I was delighted that Mark kept to
budget in spite of extra previously unseen work that was required. I would use Mark
again for future work.” Lisa & Tom
Kitchen Refurbishment
1930’s Property, Dorking
We were thrilled to redesign and install this kitchen for a client with a real
passion for cooking. As our client spends so much time in their kitchen we
wanted to design a space that was practical, functional, spacious and light,
with appliances fit for the serious cook. We discussed our client’s wishes at
length to ensure that their kitchen space was well executed, meeting all their
needs.
A substantial extension was built to the rear of the property to allow enough space for a
large kitchen, breakfast bar and entertaining area. We chose the Tewkesbury range in
Skye by Howdens Joinery Co for its simplistic, calm and modern feel, aswell as its
extensive range of cabinets, cupboards and decorative accessories. The range enabled us
to design key features such as the wrap around kitchen with adjoining breakfast bar
effectively, using both solid and glass panelled doors to add variety.
Worktops were supplied in a natural grey stone effect and were complemented with
natural stone wall tiles in grey and stone hues.
We wanted to design a space that was practical,
functional, spacious and light with appliances fit
for a serious cook
The centrepiece of the kitchen was the large black and stainless steel Smeg Opera dual
cavity cooker and hood. Appliances were supplied by Smeg in striking reds and lime greens
to give the kitchen a vibrant twist and were beautifully coordinated with items from the Orla
Kiely kitchen range and Le Creuset cookware in bright Volcanic and Rosemary.
Completion: 2 weeks
“We were delighted with the completed work of Artisan Company
who fitted our new kitchen. All the work was completed efficiently and to a high standard.
We were kept up to speed and consulted as needed, and nothing was too much trouble. We will
definitely use them again for future projects.” Sharon & Martin
Kitchen Refurbishment
1930’s Property, Dorking
Our client wanted to create a wonderful, communal hub where the family
could spend quality time cooking, entertaining and relaxing. The vision to
create an open plan kitchen and dining area required a considerable amount
of planning, considered design and structural work. A key element to this
project was to maximise light and create a sense of space.
In order to create a lovely open plan space we opened up the existing entrance between
the kitchen and dining room, to house a new kitchen, breakfast bar and large family
dining area. A 2.5 metre anthracite roof lantern with GRP mid grey roof covering was installed
over the kitchen area to increase the amount of natural light and further enhance the feeling of
space.
Our client wanted a clean, contemporary kitchen combined with warm, rustic touches. To
answer the brief we chose the smooth, sleek lines of the Glendevon range by Howdens
Joinery Co in Gloss Grey. The units were contrasted beautifully with rich iroko solid wood
worktops, and walls were painted in Little Greene’s Slaked Lime to give a warm and soft
appearance. To complete the look multicoloured, Riven Slate Grey wall tiles were added to
create a striking multi-level, textured appearance, whilst anthracite porcelain floor tiles made
a bold statement throughout the space. All tiles were supplied by Marble Mosaics.
The vision to create an open plan kitchen and
dining area required a considerable amount of
planning, considered design and structural work.
To complement the modern kitchen units we installed Smeg appliances from their
contemporary, yet timeless ‘Classic’ range including a 90cm cooker, downdraft hood and
integrated microwave and dishwasher. A large, American style fridge freezer was supplied
by Samsung.
Completion: 4 weeks
“Artisan Company completed a total kitchen transformation for me.
Work included installing a new fibreglass roof covering and roof lantern. The wall between our
kitchen and dining room was opened up to create a lovely, open plan space and 2 RSJ's were
installed. The refurbishment included full plastering, electrics, gas, heating and plumbing
work, as well as installation of kitchen units, appliances and under floor heating.
Artisan Company completed the work with beautiful floor tiles, wall tiles and painted
the walls and ceiling throughout the area. The transformation is amazing and work was completed
to a very high standard. I am extremely happy with the result.” Lucy
