2 Isle of Wight-based companies have showcased the Island’s excellence in the construction sector, after being recognised with top accolades at the Federation of Master Builders’ Awards.
On Friday (18th July), Cowes-based Bagshots Limited was crowned Kitchen Project Winner at the Master Builder South Awards.
Bagshots has been recognised for a stunning farmhouse-style kitchen designed around family life, featuring a large island, solid oak and quartz worktops, and clever child-safe touches such as bullnose edges and pocket doors.
The family-run firm was founded over 40 years ago and specialises in high-end, bespoke kitchen and furniture design. The team has previously been recognised with 6 consecutive Houzz Customer Service Awards, the Federation of Master Builders’ National Kitchen Award (2021), and Federation of Master Builders’ Southern Counties Winner (2023).
Bagshots’ in-house manufacturing facility in Cowes combines state-of-the-art technology with time-honoured techniques, producing kitchens and interiors that are both timeless and meticulously engineered.
Meanwhile, Davis Knight Renovations Limited, based in Newport, claimed the Bathroom Project Award for transforming 2 bathrooms in a coastal home.
The team used handmade tiles, specialist lime wash paint finishes, and bespoke detailing to create 2 distinct yet harmoniously connected spaces.
Davis Knight Renovations was founded out of a deep love for the Isle of Wight community. Both directors grew up in a small village on the south of the Island and, after pursuing separate careers, returned to establish a company devoted to creating beautiful work and a friendly, supportive working environment.
The Davis Knight team said:
“We see it as a privilege to work on buildings and with people that continue to form part of our heritage and future in a place we are so passionate about.”
Both regional winners will now compete for national titles at the Master Builder Awards in Manchester this September.
The awards are judged by leading industry experts, politicians and journalists – including Island Echo’s Editor/Publisher Darren Toogood- and celebrate not just exceptional builds but the dedication and craftsmanship of the building industry.
I was under the impression island builders were Cowboys
If they ever show up to a job, they usually tie their horses up
when they arrive
Yee-haw
Andy mills is
I always get my tradesman from Pompey,
even though they are on the other side of the
water, they are much more reliable and do a
much better and cheaper job
“and they don’t arrive wearing Spurs and a Stetson”
Lol
what a numpty you are.
Surely you ain’t a Numpty builder
Lol