New College Oxford
Decorating One of Oxford's Most Distinguished Colleges
1379
Founded
Grade I
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Oxford
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About Our Client
New College Oxford
New College, formally The Warden and Scholars of St Mary's College of Winchester in Oxford, was founded in 1379 by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester. One of the largest and most architecturally splendid of Oxford's 39 colleges, New College's medieval cloisters, Great Hall, and chapel are among the finest in England. The College consistently ranks among the top Oxford colleges academically.
Visit New College OxfordEstablished
1379
Based In
Holywell Street, Oxford
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The Partnership
Why New College Oxford Trusts Brierty Decoration
Oxford's colleges are among the most demanding decorating environments in the country — blending Grade I listed medieval fabric with the daily realities of a working academic institution. Brierty Decoration's ability to schedule around term times, navigate listed building consents, and deliver heritage-quality finishes makes us the ideal painting and decorating partner for New College.
The Project
New College, founded by William of Wykeham in 1379, contains some of the finest medieval and later architecture in Oxford. From the iconic cloisters — which have appeared in Harry Potter films — to the Great Hall and the magnificent chapel with its El Greco painting, every space has centuries of history embedded in its walls.
Brierty Decoration has been entrusted with decorating various areas of the College, working around the academic calendar and the daily life of this bustling academic community. Our team understands the need for minimal disruption whilst delivering results that honour the College's architectural heritage.
Projects have included redecoration of student accommodation, fellows' rooms, common rooms, and public areas. Each project requires careful colour selection sympathetic to the period of the building, using paints and techniques appropriate to the Grade I listed fabric.
Working within one of the world's most prestigious universities is a privilege we take seriously, delivering work that will stand the test of time — just as the College itself has done for over six centuries.
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Brierty Decoration at New College Oxford
Brierty Decoration is a quality painting and decorating company based in Oxfordshire, specialising in high-end finishes for period homes, heritage properties, and prestigious institutions. Our work with New College Oxford in Oxford City Centre demonstrates our expertise in college & listed building decoration, delivering results that meet the exacting standards of one of the region's most prestigious institutions.
As specialists in listed building interior decoration, student accommodation redecoration, common room & public area finishes, Brierty Decoration serves clients across Oxford, Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, the Cotswolds, and Buckinghamshire. We use premium materials from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, and specialist heritage paint suppliers to deliver finishes of lasting quality.