Introduction
Client: De Vere Beaumont Estate
Service Provided: Refurbishment of Guest and Hospitality Areas
Location: Old Windsor, Windsor
Date: 30/5/2025
Overview
We were asked to undertake comprehensive refurbishment works across two prominent guest and hospitality spaces as part of the hotel’s broader interior enhancement programme.
The project focused on restoring and modernising high-traffic areas while preserving the venue’s elegant aesthetic and maintaining its operational standards as a luxury hospitality destination.
Our Scope of Works
- Restoration of internal finishes in a key event suite
- Partial reconstruction and refit of a central bar area
1. The Event Suite Refurbishment
This space required extensive internal refurbishment to restore the condition of the walls, joinery, and decorative finishes.
Work Undertaken:
- Surface Preparation and Joinery Repairs
- Repaired and prepared window frames, replacing approximately 26 glass panels and associated beads.
- Sanded, varnished, undercoated, and painted 18 internal doors.
- Lighting and Ceiling Adjustments
- Removed the existing ceiling grid and installed a new system with integrated lighting.
- Wall and Decorative Finishes
- Repaired wall surfaces following removal of outdated heating infrastructure.
- Painted all walls and woodwork in a soft “Mushroom” tone for a cohesive finish.
- Refreshed 64 window boards and frames to match the updated scheme.
- Protective Installation
- Installed a WBP façade within storage areas to safeguard wall surfaces.
Estimated Duration: 10–14 working days
The refurbishment restored the suite’s premium finish, ensuring it remains a versatile and visually impressive space for conferences, private functions, and events.
2. Bar Area Refurbishment
The bar required modernisation and repair due to signs of timber deterioration, with a brief to retain its original layout while introducing a refreshed, durable aesthetic.
Work Undertaken:
- Strip-Out and Preparation
- Removed deteriorated components, including the bar top and shelving.
- Retained core architectural features to align with budget requirements.
- Bar and Back Bar Rebuild
- Installed new shelving with stainless-steel worktops.
- Fitted a new stone bar top for a luxury finish.
- Rebuilt and painted the bar structures in Royal Grey.
- Mechanical and Electrical Works
- Modified plumbing for new fixtures.
- Upgraded electrical connections and lighting systems.
- Finishes and Flooring
- Applied Altro Safety Flooring with self-levelling preparation.
Completed full decoration aligned with the hotel’s interior scheme.
| Challenges | Solution |
| Working within a live hospitality environment | Scheduled disruptive works during low-occupancy hours and coordinated with hotel management |
| Maintaining premium standards on a limited budget | Retained core structures while upgrading finishes for a luxury appearance |
| Replacing damaged materials in an older building | Used high-quality replacements matched to existing profiles |
Outcome
Both hospitality areas were successfully refurbished to the client’s specifications. The project achieved a balance between heritage preservation and modern functionality. Upgraded finishes enhance durability and guest appeal. All works were completed within the projected time and budget.
Conclusion
This project showcases Express Commercials Solution’s expertise in delivering high-end refurbishment works within operational hospitality environments. Through detailed planning, craftsmanship, and coordinated execution, the team achieved a refined transformation that reflects both elegance and practicality, essential for luxury venues.
