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A new chapter at The Dorchester
The Messel Suite’s return follows the hotel’s most
significant transformation in over thirty years, including
the renovation of guest rooms, The Promenade and
Vesper Bar.
With the suite restored to its full theatrical splendour, The
Dorchester takes another step into its evolution.
The story continues this November. The restoration
of the Penthouse and Pavilion will follow in early 2026.
Hare & Humphreys
We are delighted to have been entrusted to work with
The Dorchester Special Projects Team to deliver this most
prestigious renovation. The Dorchester is a London
landmark set in the heart of Mayfair with views over Hyde
Park. As part of Dorchester Collection, it has welcomed
the world’s most discerning guests since its opening in
1931.
Our specialist services
Our team of highly skilled painters, decorators, gilders and
conservators can manage diverse projects, from restoring
a listed building to creating bespoke finishes in contemporary interiors. We can provide a range of interior design
finishes for example painting, graining, gilding, trompe
l’oeil, polished plasters, wallpaper and embossed leather.
Come and see us at our newly refurbished workshop and
studio where we can help you translate your ideas and
projects into reality.
Architectural Paint Research
This is a process whereby we can determine through
examining various layers of the paint, the original
decoration of an element in a room or building. It is an
important tool to determine not just the colours, but also
the paint used and date when each scheme was carried
out. Using this method, we can also work out the dates a
door or a window might have been installed by counting
how many layers of paint have been added compared to
the rest of the room. Should you need any help on defining your colour scheme or improving your decorative
painting techniques, we would be delighted to help.
Our plan for the future
2025 has begun with the appointment of new
management with a dynamic vision and mandate to
expand opportunities in the conservation & heritage
sector as well as generate controlled growth whilst fully
respecting and retaining the traditions and ethics of the
company. Hare & Humphreys new MD Thomas
Wallerand states that "our founding principles of quality,
fairness, integrity and a warm customer focussed
service will remain implicit in all that we do as we grow
our business, and our people without compromising
customer satisfaction.”
Contact
Thomas Wallerand,
Managing Director
Mobile: 07947313453
Hare & Humphreys Ltd
27 Kelso Place, Kensington, London, W8 5QG
+44 (0) 20 7833 8806
info@hare-humphreys.co.uk
www.hare-humphreys.co.uk
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