Country Homes & Interiors
August 2019
Lead Interior Designer, Rachele Bowley from Barr Design chose soft tones and rustic features alongside bespoke handmade geometric tiles from Huguet and strong matt black lines in this Mallorcan bathroom. See more of this villa renovation at sister company Barr Baleares.
Elle Decoration
June 2019
BarrJoinery feature in the top 5 best bespoke joinery companies as named by Elle Decoration in this special 30th anniversary edition. Including an interview with the team on how to make the most of storage and the process behind specialist design-led cabinetry.
The Saturday Telegraph
June 2019
When architect, Brain Tracey designed a glass room, for his own home, he was not afraid to challenge the norm. A partner at Leslie Jones Architect, Brian is no stranger to designing with a difference. Main feature in the property section of The Telegraph.
Enki Magazine
May 2019
Crinan Barn is the feature case study in enki magazine this month. Gracing twenty-one of its beautifully crafted pages, the Barr Group are delighted to be a part of the enki revolution. A whole team project for BarrJoinery, BarrKitchens, StuartBarr CDR and Barr Design.
Enki Magazine
April 2019
A DTC ‘design and build’, this 3-bed micro-home has everything the family needs to live in designer comfort. Built on a steel beam base, the pod can be moved in the future if required. The Pod will house a couple, their two children (and dog) for the duration of their barn conversion build.
OnOffice
April 2018
Transforming this converted barn into a state-of-the-art office space for high-end dentistry company 'Byrnes Lab' in Oxford, reflecting their ethos. A joint Barr Group project including interiors by Barr Design, build by StuartBarr CDR and internal doors and windows by BarrJoinery.
Grand Designs
April 2018
Wisteria Lodge makes a double spread in this special ‘25 period home projects’ pull out. The new contemporary layout combined with the original striking features makes for an architecturally and aesthetically pleasing project all round.
The Saturday Telegraph
February 2018
The innovative Underground House draws the attention of the National press this week. Not only are the clients (one of whom himself being an architect) delighted with their unique home, but also keen to note their project ran ahead of schedule and within budget.
Oxfordshire Homes & Interiors
January 2018
Journalist 'Gill Oliver' chooses the Barr Group projects for a four page special on 'Construction Innovation'. An informative look behind the scenes of our most memorable projects of 2017.
Grand Designs
October 2017
The Barr Group feature in an 8 page spread on the striking new build annexe at Upper Green Farm, see more on our project page.
Grand Designs
September 2017
The Barr Group projects makes it to the front page in this edition of Grand Designs, which nicely follows into a project special in next months edition.
The Sunday Telegraph
July 2017
The Sunday telegraph article - the money section certainly echoes what most of us are thinking and acting on. As director of the Barr Group, Stuart Barr gives his opinion on why improving your home is a highly profitable investment.
Grand Designs
July 2017
We love to see our projects in the national press and this one is no exception. This outstanding underground house sunk nine metres below ground level picked up the 'Best Energy Efficient Project' with the FMB.
Architectural Digest
June 2017
India Hicks, David Flintwood & their family enjoying their beautiful home in AD. This gorgeous new build was designed and built by the Barr Group team & modelled upon their traditional upbringing, which is clearly reflected in their choice of Georgian English country house style.
25 Beautiful Homes
April 2017
25 Beautiful Homes admires the work of the Barr Group Companies - a touch of grand luxe in this converted Grade II Listed former parsonage.
Grand Designs
September 2016
When BarrKitchens designed the layout, there were no restrictions beyond what was practical – & striking. The new space lent itself to linear runs because of its elongated shape allowing for a clean, pared-back contemporary feel, with a 4.4m-long island & floating units.
Homes and Gardens
July 2016
Garden designer 'Sarah Naybour' provided StuartBarr CDR with the plans to bring this fabulous outside space to life, in conjunction with the renovation within. Thank you H&G for a great article!
AGA Living
Spring 2016
This fascinating renovation and extension with eclectic hand made BarrKitchen caught AGA's attention. Every detail was considered - down to the built in creature comfort step!
25 Beautiful Homes
June 2016
This simple beautiful loft conversion, designed by HollandGreen Architects with its clean lines and calming colour scheme quite rightly made it into 25 Beautiful Homes.
KBB
April 2016
KBB loved this stunning open plan kitchen living space, with seamless indoor outdoor living and wow factor BarrJoinery bi-folds in a massive eight panel configuration.
House & Garden
September 2014
A stunning Barrkitchen featured as part of a Barr Group Companies project; Old Dairy Style.
Essential KBB
April 2014
This whole house renovation with heritage kitchen extension and roof light, designed by Ptolomy-Dean Architects, made a wonderful case study feature for EKBB.
Low Carbon Project
Federation of Master Builders Awards Winner 2019
Commercial Project
Federation of Master Builders Awards Winner 2019
Apprentice of the Year
British Woodworking Federation Awards Finalist 2017
Energy Efficient Project
Federation of Master Builders Awards Winner 2017
Small Project - Rhodes House, Oxford
Oxfordshire Preservation Trust Awards Winner 2017
Building Conservation - Jesus College, Oxford
Oxfordshire Preservation Trust Awards Winner 2017
Young Achiever of the Year
Constructing Excellence Awards Finalist 2016
Best Local Builder
LABC Building Excellence Regional Finalist 2016
Apprenticeship of the Year
Oxfordshire Business Awards Winner 2016
Business Person of the Year
Oxfordshire Business Awards Winner 2016
Apprentice of the Year
Oxfordshire Construction Training Group Awards Winner 2016
Significant Contribution to Oxford
Oxfordshire Preservation Trust Awards Winner 2014
CITB
Federation of Master Builders
GO Construct
Oxford Preservation Trust