Spotlight on a Cornish Business

Originally published when Bromleighs was based in Cornwall. The company has since moved to Wales.

Most of what catches my eye as I peruse the internet involves interiors. There is something about creating a home that I find inspiring. In Cornwall, many of our beautiful houses boast more than just great interiors. They also have stunning views.

The standard seaside cliché is not the only option when it comes to interior design. The bones of a house may be an old fisherman’s cottage, a ramshackle barn, a 1930s Art Deco dream by the sea or an uncompromising modern minimalist box. Step inside, however, and a completely different narrative can be revealed.

I always value interiors with integrity, especially when every detail has been thought through. From the light switch you turn off at night to the plug socket you use to charge your phone.

At the time this article was written, Bromleighs was a local business with worldwide reach. The company designed and produced fixtures and fittings for heritage renovations as well as prestigious new builds, hand-finishing a wide range of sockets, switches and lighting.

The collection included stunning hardwood, contemporary copper, antique brass, traditional Bakelite and clean, minimal, barely-there acrylic.

Renovating in Cornwall can be a dream, with so much natural inspiration all around us. Whether you want cutting-edge glamour or something with more of a Poldark ambience, the smallest details can help bring the whole interior together.

This was a wonderful example of the variety and skill once found among the businesses making and designing here in Cornwall, especially when quality and craftsmanship were at the heart of the work.