Gilded Rooms Studio was founded with a simple aim: to make the distinctive atmosphere of period English interiors available for creative work. Our home in Bath offers a calm, light-filled environment with details that speak of craft and time — plaster, timber, glass, and soft natural light across pale walls. These rooms are not imitations or reproductions. They are genuine domestic spaces preserved for modern use and careful interpretation through photography and film.
The idea grew from a series of art projects that needed authentic settings without the disruption of large-scale venue hire. Each room at Gilded Rooms was chosen for its proportion, texture, and light. We prepare every space with sensitivity, keeping the character of the building intact while ensuring it functions safely for small crews. There is electricity for your lights, stable flooring for tripods, and privacy to work without interruptions. Yet the original sense of scale and quietness remains.
Our work is not about staging or glamour. It is about truth in the image — letting texture and natural light guide the story. Photographers often tell us that our interiors help them slow down and observe the subtleties of the subject, whether that is a portrait, an editorial lookbook, or a still life. The rooms reward patience. They change mood with the day, shifting from bright morning clarity to the soft warmth of afternoon.
We also support local makers, stylists, and independent fashion brands by offering accessible rates and flexible hours. Shoots may last half a day or extend across several, depending on natural light or production needs. While we cannot guarantee the weather, we can help plan alternative lighting arrangements and smooth transitions between rooms. Every booking begins with a simple conversation about goals, equipment, and time — no rigid packages, no hidden extras.
Behind the calm surfaces there is a commitment to preservation. Gilded Rooms Studio maintains each interior with minimal intervention, using traditional materials wherever possible. Our care extends to energy use, cleaning, and waste reduction. Period properties require attention, and we believe in balancing creative use with long-term respect for the building itself. This responsibility shapes our daily choices — from restoration methods to how we communicate access and maintenance guidelines to clients.
Visitors often remark on the sense of stillness. For us, that stillness is what makes these rooms valuable. It allows creative people to listen, observe, and compose with clarity. A successful image depends on preparation, and a steady environment helps every detail find its place. That is the spirit of Gilded Rooms Studio: steady, thoughtful, and real.
To learn more, book a viewing, or discuss your production, please contact us directly.