Made by hand. Loved for years.Gateshead, North East England · Since 1977

The D&P picture book / Since 1977

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Worth a closer look.

Favourite pieces, fresh starts and spaces made for people. Explore our work, one photograph at a time.

From our workshop, with care.

Explore the photographs below.

Before & after, side by side. Select a photo to look closer.

Purple sofas — before, view 1

Purple sofas — after, view 1

Purple sofas

Before & after

Blue-grey corner sofa with patterned cushion borders and round scatter cushions, beside a buttoned footstool.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

White to floral — before, view 1

White to floral — after, view 1

White to floral

Before & after

Pink and mustard banquette seating in the bright dining area at Allards Monkseaton.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

Green to blue pattern — before, view 1

Green to blue pattern — after, view 1

Green to blue pattern

Before & after

Front view of a wide mustard buttoned headboard, matching cushions and black lamps against a blue wall.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Traditional wingback chair, before re-upholstery

Traditional wingback chair, after re-upholstery

The wingback, renewed

Before & after

Teal stool, blue benches and grey cubes arranged around white tables beneath a blue feature wall.

Harbour Master Building — Middlesbrough

Commercial

Two-seater sofa, before re-upholstery

Two-seater sofa, after re-upholstery

A bolder kind of comfort

Before & after

Diamond-quilted upholstered banquette beneath a round illuminated mirror at Signature North East, Whitley Bay.

Signature North East — Whitley Bay

Commercial

Sofa with an exposed wooden frame, before re-upholstery

Sofa with an exposed wooden frame, after re-upholstery

Character in full bloom

Before & after

Hotel interior with tall burgundy buttoned wall upholstery, a circular neon feature, timber beams and a metallic bath.

The Impeccable Pig

Commercial

High-back upholstered chair, before re-upholstery

High-back upholstered chair, after re-upholstery

A seat with personality

Before & after

Wide view of green banquette seating, a matching sofa, timber walls, crate tables and plants.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Reclining armchair, before re-upholstery

Reclining armchair, after re-upholstery

Comfort, reconsidered

Before & after

Deep blue curved banquette with rounded ends and gold-coloured bases beneath foliage and ring lights inside the Woodhill Hall tipi.

Woodhill Hall — Tipi Banquette Seating

Commercial

Buttoned wingback chair, before re-upholstery

Buttoned wingback chair, after re-upholstery

A deeper shade of classic

Before & after

Traditional carved-frame sofa, before re-upholstery

Traditional carved-frame sofa, after re-upholstery

An old soul, a fresh start

Before & after

Rolled-arm two-seater sofa, before re-upholstery

Rolled-arm two-seater sofa, after re-upholstery

A softer place to land

Before & after

Closer view of blue-grey corner seating with peach and dark zigzag borders and a buttoned footstool on a slender metal frame.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

White to floral — before, view 2

White to floral

Recovery

Full-length pink banquette with a patterned back, striped top roll and pale pink seats.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

Green to blue pattern — before, view 2

Green to blue pattern

Recovery

Wide mustard buttoned headboard and matching cushions against a blue panelled wall.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Wide view of blue, grey and teal soft seating, pale tables and high stools beside large windows.

Harbour Master Building — Middlesbrough

Commercial

Upholstered booths with diamond-quilted backs beside large decorative trees and dark wall panelling.

Signature North East — Whitley Bay

Commercial

Deep burgundy buttoned wall panels on either side of a tall mirror, with closely spaced decorative studs.

The Impeccable Pig

Commercial

Wide view of rounded pink chairs, metal tray tables and a pink banquette at the far end of a tiled room.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Wide view of the Woodhill Hall tipi with blue banquette seating, gold-coloured tables, timber poles and a canopy of greenery.

Woodhill Hall — Tipi Banquette Seating

Commercial

Blue-grey corner seating and a buttoned footstool in a room with blue panelling and decorative white cornicing.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

White to floral — before, view 3

White to floral

Recovery

Close view of the pink patterned backrest and striped top roll beside an Allards menu.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

Green to blue pattern — before, view 3

Green to blue pattern

Recovery

Bedroom with a tall mustard buttoned headboard, dark walls and a pair of brown armchairs.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Teal hexagonal stool beside a white round table, with grey cubes and blue upholstered benches behind.

Harbour Master Building — Middlesbrough

Commercial

Long quilted banquette and upholstered chairs alongside tables in the lighter window-facing interior.

Signature North East — Whitley Bay

Commercial

Close portrait view of buttoned burgundy upholstery and studded trim beside a tall rectangular mirror.

The Impeccable Pig

Commercial

Tall pink buttoned upholstery wrapping around a three-sided seating alcove with a black table.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Blue curved banquette inside the tipi during setup, with tools and loose greenery on the wooden floor.

Woodhill Hall — Tipi Banquette Seating

Commercial

Blue-grey corner sofa styled with round patterned cushions, with a rectangular buttoned footstool in front.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

White to floral — after, view 2

White to floral

Recovery

Pink banquette wrapping around a corner behind white tables and blue dining chairs.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

Green to blue pattern — after, view 2

Green to blue pattern

Recovery

Compact mustard buttoned headboard against charcoal panelling, with mirrored bedside cabinets.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Grey upholstered cubes beside a long navy bench, with other seating and high stools beyond.

Harbour Master Building — Middlesbrough

Commercial

Burgundy upholstered feature wall surrounding a circular neon artwork, with diamond buttoning below.

The Impeccable Pig

Commercial

Close view of pink diamond-buttoned back panels behind flowers and a black pendant light.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

View along the left side of the blue tipi banquette, showing its curved seat edge, divided back and gold-coloured base.

Woodhill Hall — Tipi Banquette Seating

Commercial

Wide portrait view of the blue-panelled room, corner sofa, buttoned footstool and herringbone floor.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

White to floral — after, view 3

White to floral

Recovery

Corner detail where pink patterned backs, striped rolls and plain seats meet.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

Green to blue pattern — after, view 3

Green to blue pattern

Recovery

Bedroom with a tall dark floral headboard, matching upholstered bed base and a black buttoned sofa.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Teal hexagonal stool and a large blue upholstered block beside small white tables.

Harbour Master Building — Middlesbrough

Commercial

Gable-shaped burgundy upholstered wall rising towards exposed ceiling beams around a circular neon feature.

The Impeccable Pig

Commercial

Vivid pink rounded chairs and a tall buttoned banquette beside illustrated walls and patterned tiles.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Angled view of the blue banquette showing the repeating vertical back divisions beneath illuminated timber poles.

Woodhill Hall — Tipi Banquette Seating

Commercial

Rust-coloured sofa with a curved front, rounded arms and two matching scatter cushions in a light room.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

View along the pink banquette showing the seat divisions and striped top edge.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

Green to blue pattern — after, view 4

Green to blue pattern

Recovery

Dark bedroom with a tall curved floral headboard edged with decorative studs.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Blue, teal and grey seating across a light interior, with rows of grey chairs at the far end.

Harbour Master Building — Middlesbrough

Commercial

Upper section of the burgundy buttoned feature wall with a round neon artwork and dark timber beams.

The Impeccable Pig

Commercial

Long view of the pink seating area with patterned floor tiles, an exposed stone wall and a raised banquette.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Rose-coloured sofa with a buttoned seat, three back cushions and a matching footstool against a dark green wall.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

Angled view of the finished pink banquette and its continuous patterned back.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

Green to blue pattern — after, view 5

Green to blue pattern

Recovery

Bedroom with a tall cactus-print headboard, matching bed base and runner, beside a floral chair.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Long view through the room past grey cubes, navy benches and teal stools towards rows of chairs.

Harbour Master Building — Middlesbrough

Commercial

Gold-toned bath against mirrored fish-scale tiles and burgundy buttoned wall panels.

The Impeccable Pig

Commercial

Metal tray table and white orchid in front of pink seating and a tall buttoned banquette.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Wide front view of rust-coloured wraparound seating dressed with blue and ochre striped scatter cushions.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

Mustard corner banquette with grey patterned back cushions, stud edging and green fringe.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

Bedroom with a tall bird-and-flower patterned headboard and matching bed base against blue panelling.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Wide view of grey cube stools, navy rectangular benches and teal seats under a white ceiling.

Harbour Master Building — Middlesbrough

Commercial

Burgundy upholstered wall panels with studded borders around a mirrored bathing area.

The Impeccable Pig

Commercial

High-backed green buttoned banquette behind wooden crate tables and a black pendant light.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Rust-coloured wraparound seating with rounded seat fronts and striped scatter cushions under a striped ceiling.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

Long mustard banquette with grey paisley-patterned cushions beneath green wall panelling.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

Deep blue sofa with a buttoned back and arms beside a window and floral wallpaper.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Grey cube in the foreground with a navy bench, teal stools and grey chairs beyond.

Harbour Master Building — Middlesbrough

Commercial

Angled view of a tall mirror between burgundy buttoned wall panels beside the bathing area.

The Impeccable Pig

Commercial

Close view of textured green upholstery and buttoning, with a matching high-backed seat beyond.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Rust-coloured wraparound seating with rounded pale scatter cushions beneath warm lights and a striped ceiling.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

Mustard seating and patterned cushions in a bright room with decorative hanging lamps.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

Three framed insect illustrations above white panelling on a dark blue staircase.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Squealers sign and a decorative pig figure in the red-painted corridor.

The Impeccable Pig

Commercial

Green upholstered seating, leafy plants and wooden crate tables beneath a painted timber wall.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Front view of rust-coloured wraparound seating with round pale cushions and curved seat fronts.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

Tan buttoned banquette by a window with timber tables and a brass-coloured footrail.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

D&P Upholstery van outside the white-painted Berties of Otterburn building.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Illuminated The Hefner Suite sign on a dark red wall.

The Impeccable Pig

Commercial

Green upholstered seats beside a metal planter on a yellow shovel-legged stand.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Wide view of rust-coloured wraparound seating with striped cushions and warm wall lights, with a dog in the foreground.

Abbie de Bunsen — Bespoke furniture

Bespoke

Close view of the tan buttoned banquette against dark timber panelling.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

White-painted exterior of Berties of Otterburn with its sign above the entrance.

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

Compact view of green seating beneath a painted timber wall, with plants and crate tables.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Tan buttoned corner seating around timber tables with a metal footrail below.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

View from green seating towards a timber-fronted bar, with plants, stone walls and wooden tables.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Tan buttoned booth seating across the timber-panelled café bar interior.

Allards — Monkseaton

Commercial

Close view of the timber bar, hanging glasses, bottles and the words The Secret Ingredient.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Timber-fronted bar beside exposed stonework, a potted tree and a metal stool.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Cinzano Bianco illustration painted across timber boards above green upholstery.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Upholstered chair with a blue-grey seat and botanical outer back, photographed beside a colourful dog sculpture.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Colourfully painted dog sculpture among clipped hedges beside Woodhill Hall’s stone building.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Alternate wide image of green seating, timber walls, plants and wooden crate tables.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Alternate image looking towards the timber bar from the green seating area.

Woodhill Hall — Otterburn

Commercial

Berties of Otterburn

Commercial

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