Who We Are
'Modern life need not mean abandoning the handmade
in favor of mass production', is the philosophy of
British born interior designer Jean Sharratt. Having
lived and worked on various projects throughout the world she now operates her
design firm, Bulldog Associates Worldwide Ltd
in Appleton, Maine, USA.
She works directly with clients, or alongside contractors and architects, regularly using the skills of traditional craftspeople and contacts to create style and elegance from old world Europe to exotic Zanzibar on interior projects large and small covering all budget levels, within North America and Europe.
Working with Clients
Are you planning a new construction or considering the remodel of an existing home or wish to turn your vacation retreat into the retirement home of your dreams.
It’s a challenging and often intimidating experience and can represents considerable time and investment on your part. Of course you want to get it right, and avoid costly mistakes and downtime.
Working with Jean to create that perfect environment can prove to be cost effective and a fun experience. She provides a personal "hands on approach" to you the client, by evaluating your needs, and applying attention to detail and quality to create a comfortable and efficient environment whatever the budget.
She can help in every phase of a design project by forming goals and give you an overview of how best to achieve it. She regularly oversees the work of contractors and craftspeople, and works alongside builders in the decision making process.
Working with
Contractors
Jean works closely with builders on design/build or remodeling projects.
She is able to assist contractors by sourcing custom and manufactured products within a given time frame on multi-faceted projects. In doing so allows the contractor to be more cost effective in the areas of construction. A crucial benefit to both client and contractor.
Jean extends these services to include space planning and design of areas needing more detailed attention i.e. custom kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, closet design, wine cellars - which fall within the scope of the building project.
Getting Started
Whether you require design services to include detailed plans or just need help to update a tired interior through our decorating services, Jean is here to help you achieve your goal, on time and within budget.
Jean will gladly set up an initial consultation to discuss your space planning needs and budget constraints, as applied to an individual room, entire home or office interior.
As an interior designer and decorator Jean does not impose her will on clients, choosing to help them develop their own ideas, and offer alternatives. She may suggest a traditional, contemporary or ethnically inspired theme, dependent on the comfort level you wish to achieve.
Developing a Plan
Following initial meeting, Jean will prepare a preliminary floor plan and elevations. Conceptual drawings and renderings when necessary. This could include custom cabinetry and furniture, designed by Jean and crafted locally. Should you wish to develop further, Jean will walk you through the design process and recommend the services of individuals and products appropriate to the design, budget and time allowed.
Jean follows a project from start to finish including all stages of installation.
Specialist Design Services
Space Planning & Custom Design
Jean specializes in space planning and the design of custom cabinetry, which translates into notable, ‘bespoke’ kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, closet design and wine cellars.
She was formerly trained as a designer by a UK firm, ' Smallbone of Devizes', who established an international reputation for its unique approach to space planning and design of custom interiors with style, function, quality and durability in its cabinetry, often applying historic paint techniques.
Jean now offers this level of detail in all her work and is able to achieve this by representing a unique group of cabinetmakers and artists in Maine, who offer quality work at reasonable cost. Well versed in upscale products, she puts a lot of effort to stay on the cutting edge of this constantly changing field, recommending appliances, fixtures, etc to be incorporated into the custom design as a whole.
Interior Decorating
Jean Sharratt, has lived and worked in various
European countries, Africa and the Caribbean before settling in Maine, USA. She
is happy to share some of her experiences with you
and give you an insight into
what can be achieved in your home with some of these design
influences.
 | Is your home in need of tender loving care, cluttered, and you don’t know where to begin to sort it all out ? |
| Are you single, and lead a busy lifestyle. Have neither the inclination or time to shop, but would love to enjoy your down time in a relaxed home environment and entertain friends occasionally? |
| Do you want to apply a 'makeover' to your summer cottage or rental property in a budget conscious way, without sacrificing quality ? |
| Do you wish to introduce some exotic or ethnic elements into a room, but are unsure where to start or stop ? |
| Do you need an area or room set aside in your home, just for you, your own retreat or home office ? |
If any of the scenarios above apply to you,
Jean can help you customize a look by introducing new and improved elements in each area of your home to create your own ‘personality interior’. She can make it more livable by incorporating elements that have good proportion, color, style and comfort in a budget conscious way.
This could include:
| Updating your existing kitchen with more efficient storage space. |
| Replacing dated fittings to improve ambience of rooms |
| More efficient use of existing space, combining existing furniture pieces with new furnishings. |
| Introducing paint color and fabrics for a traditional or ethnic theme. |
| Incorporating custom cabinetry, bedding, artwork and accent pieces at affordable prices. |
Jean is happy to set up an initial meeting with you on site to discuss what can be achieved, time frames and budget - all the while helping you work towards your dream !
Bulldog Associates Worldwide Ltd. 426 Searsmont Road, Appleton, Maine ME 04862 USA. Ph: (207) 785 2887 Fax: (207) 785 2889 Email: jean@bdoginteriors.com web: www.bdoginteriors.com