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Cloaroom with feature wallpaper and Victorian tiled floor

Three and half hours from London, on the Welsh border, we find the Malvern hills, home to a sprawling country bolt-hole barn conversion. The property needed a complete renovation and was on a vast scale. Emma’s clients had bought this gloriously huge barn to relocate from London to embrace a slower pace of life. Unfortunately, much of the property’s character had been lost through years of ill-considered additions of partition walls, poor glazing and stark flooring, which were simply incompatible with its history. The scale needed to restore this home to its former glory initially overwhelmed the homeowners. They chose to work with Emma Kirby Designs to completely rebuild, redesign and remodel the space. Once the internal partitions were removed, the massive scale of the property created a magnificent space which would make entertaining an absolute joy for both the homeowners and their guests. The result was spectacular. The antique floorboards were supplied and installed by us. Our expert installers know and understand the importance of this carefully sourced solid wood flooring and are masters of their trade.

These geometric, candy coloured tiles are the hero of this bathroom. Playful, bright and heartening on the eye. The built in storage and tiles in the same colour make the bathroom feel bright and open.

This modern kitchen blends bold materials with clever functionality. Deep navy cabinetry and warm timber panelling are elevated by engineered wood flooring and a sculptural ribbed island. Sleek stone worktops and integrated lighting enhance the contemporary finish, while vibrant yellow bar stools inject energy and contrast. A sliding door pulls back to reveal a hidden utility room, combining style and practicality with seamless flow.

Kitchen

Kitchen renovation and extension on a Victorian semi detached property with navy shaker style kitchen units and a farmhouse dining table. An open-plan living space with natural light and black crittal style French doors to patio.