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

Mill House Fly Through

A visual journey of through one of our completed DTC projects, from shiny letterbox to perfect garden gate.

The Barr Group Christmas Card 2016

A bit of festive fun, with the StuartBarr CDR team, to finish off 2016; on-site, in the workshop and back at the office.

The Barr Group - Inspiring Young People

We hope to inspire young people and to pass on our skills and knowledge... this footage shows how.

The Barr Group - Doing Things Differently Yearbook 2016

BarrKitchens Christmas Dish Off - The Outtakes!

... and the funny bits!

The Barr Group - Energy & Vibrancy Within

What our customers and business partners think of us is top of our success measures; here are some thoughts.

CITB

Federation of Master Builders

The Guild of Master Craftsmen

GO Construct

Oxford Preservation Trust