Robbie
Master Upholsterer and Owner
Robbie has been a passionate upholsterer since he started at eight years old with his grandfather. He takes great pride in his skill and craftsmanship and won’t be happy until you are too; his greatest delight is seeing the smile on a satisfied client’s face.
"You'll be surprised at the amount of hand stitching and stuffing that goes into your beloved antique. Feel free to drop into the workshop to see how your project is coming along!"
In his spare time, Robbie is a keen sportsman and a national long-distance time trial cyclist.
Nik
Curtains & Soft Furnishings Expert and Owner
Nik started her career in a lab, working with electron microscopes after achieving her degree in botany and geology. This may seem like little to do with upholstery or soft furnishings but in the workshop her skills are invaluable!
"I have always loved science but it never filled a passion for my creativity. Hand sewing a silk curtain, on the other hand, is a dream come true"
Nik’s ability with a needle and thread are legendary, with no fear of the difficult or the impossible. With a motto of ‘if it can be, it will be’ and 40 years of sewing behind her, she's your go to lass!
Tor
Curtain Guru and Admin Manager
Tor is your first point of contact here at Richardson & Paige simply because of her cheery and delightful personality! Our go to for clarity and organised thinking, Tor is our quoting queen and admin superhero.
"There’s nothing I like more than a good chat and helping people find their dream fabric and making it a reality for them"
If that wasn't enough her craftsmanship at making curtains must be seen to be believed; we are so very proud to have her as part of our team.
Karen
Curtains and soft furnishings expert
She is our 'go to' expert in our team for anything curtains, blinds and soft furnishing. Her background has been in design and quality control in the fashion industry so her skills are perfect for that attention to detail needed to create made to measure soft furnishings.
Harry
Resident dog
Bark!
Our lovely dog Harry keeps our other dog Pod and ourselves company while we work through your furniture, and is perfect when you need a break, a coffee and a cuddle!
Pod
Resident Pup and Expert Happiness Giver
"Woof"
Our family dog Pod helps to make our workshop a busy place and reminds us there is life outside our upholstering world!
