1,626,347 Home Design Ideas, Pictures and Inspiration
Born Designers LtdBespoke hand built kitchen with built in kitchen cabinet and free standing island with modern patterned floor tiles and blue linoleum on birch plywood
IRIV DESIGNOpen plan - Kitchen & Kitchen Island / Breakfast far with living room and feature TV wall. Ideas for small space optimisation.
Sustainable KitchensThis concept kitchen was designed with an interior design firm, Nune, we complete the open plan kitchen, lounge, understairs and laundry room.
The cabinets feature a small rim around the edge as a bespoke feature.
Balance Interior DesignPops of fun were added to this project through coloured geometric floor tiles and a soft pink vanity unit.
Sculleries of StockbridgeThe Island cabinet features solid Oak drawers internally with the top drawers lit for ease of use. Some clever storage here for Dressing room favourites.
No.54 InteriorsBespoke Scandi kitchen, featuring rustic oak veneer and meganite solid surface worktop. Track lighting and feature splashback in pebble tiles. Vintage furniture.
Emilie Fournet InteriorsThe WC was relocated under the stairs where space was maximised with a Barbican sink and wall mounted toilet. Victorian floor tiles work well with a bold black and white wallpaper.
Lomax & ChiBright and fun child's bedroom, with feature wallpaper, pink painted fireplace and built in shelving.
Tye ArchitectsClient’s brief
A modern replacement dwelling designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings while prioritizing high-quality design and sustainability. It is crafted to preserve the site's openness through clever landscape integration, minimizing its environmental impact.
The dwelling provides five bedrooms, five bathrooms, an open-plan living arrangement, two studies, reception/family areas, utility, storage, and an integral double garage. Furthermore, the dwelling also includes a guest house with two bedrooms and one bathroom, as well as a pool house/leisure facility.
Programme
The original 72-week programme was extended due to COVID and lockdown. Following lockdown, there were issues with supplies and extra works were requested by the clients (tennis court, new landscape, etc.). It took around two years to complete with extra time allocated for the landscaping.
Materials
The construction of the building is based on a combination of traditional and modern techniques.
Structure: reinforced concrete + steel frame
External walls: concrete block cavity walls clad in natural stone (bonded). First floor has areas of natural stone ventilated facade.
Glazing: double glazing with solar protection coating and aluminium frames.
Roof and terraces: ceramic finish RAF system
Flooring: timber floor for Sky Lounge and Lower Ground Floor. Natural stone for Upper Ground Floor and ceramic tiles for bathrooms.
Landscape and access: granite setts and granite stepping stones.
Budget constraints
The original project had to be adjusted which implied some value engineering and redesign of some areas including removing the pond, heated pool, AC throughout.
How the project contributes to its environment
Due to the sensitive location within the Metropolitan Green Belt, we carefully considered the scale and massing to achieve less impact than that of the existing. Our strategy was to develop a proposal which integrates within the setting.
The dwelling is built into the landscape, so the lower ground floor level is a partial basement opening towards the rear, capturing downhill views over the site. The first-floor element is offset from the external envelope, reducing its appearance. The dwelling adopts a modern flat roof design lowering the roof finish level and reducing its impact.
The proposed material palette consists of marble and limestone; natural material providing longevity. Marble stone finishes the lower ground floor levels, meeting the landscape. The upper ground floor has a smooth limestone finish, with contemporary architectural detailing. The mirror glazed box on top of the building containing the Sky Lounge appears as a lighter architectural form, sitting on top of the heavier, grounded form below and nearly disappearing reflecting the surrounding trees and sky.
The project aims to minimize waste disposal by treating foul water through a treatment plant and discharging surface water back to the ground. It incorporates a highly efficient Ground Source Heat Pump system that is environmentally friendly, and the house utilizes MVHR to significantly reduce heat loss. The project features high-spec insulation throughout to minimize heat loss.
Experience of occupants
The clients are proud of the house, the fantastic design (a landmark in the area) and the everyday use of the building.
Child Stewart DesignArchitect designed extension to a traditional family home in Dulwich, We worked closely with the clients to design the interior with a modern, clean lined aesthetic. The carefully considered storage in the pantry, utility room and hallway was specifically designed for the client to have a place for everything and everything in its place to easily keep family life ordered and easily tidied away.
Jane Perfect Interiors LtdThis former bedroom was transformed into a stunning home office with the aim of creating a serene, calm, practical but sophisticated room to work in with ample storage. Bespoke cabinetry was designed and painted in a smoky green hue to provide a sense of calm with the surrounding walls papered in a gorgeous textured soft taupe grasscloth wallpaper. The units also conceal a large A3 printer which pulls out when needed! All in all a beautifully executed design and a much better use of space.
1,626,347 Home Design Ideas, Pictures and Inspiration
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