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Janey Butler InteriorsRenovation of a pretty 16th century cotswold cottage in a picturesque conservation village. The cottage comprised of small rooms all with open stone walls, which made the interior extremely dark and dated. With severe damp issues and having been empty for a number of years the pretty cottage in its idylic setting was crying out for some TLC. The whole interior was gutted, and rooms were knocked through to create larger more open plan interior spaces. Wonderful old fireplaces were revealed which had once been covered over. A fresh, new, light interior scheme was created, with gorgeous farrow and ball colour schemes. Making features of the beautiful stone fireplaces and leaving some exposed stone was important, but allowing stone elements to become features rather than the dominate the interior like it did beforehand. Gorgeous natural colours and materials were used to create a contemporary yet pretty, cottage style interior. A new shaker style hand made and hand painted kitchen & utility with integral appliances and lots of storage. A new handmade oak and glass staircase replaced a 60's alluminium spiral staircase and new hardwood painted windows replaced 60's alluminium windows. John Cullen lighting through out. A now pretty, naturally light, inviting home for our clients to enjoy.
Antique & Art ExchangeThis is a living room designed by Jaimie Belew for the project of "Antiques in Modern Design". Here Jaimie has mixed a 19th century Swedish fainting couch with a mid century modern buffet. This layered look exemplifies the mix of the mid century and the antique in the modern setting.
Warren French InteriorsBoasting a large terrace with long reaching sea views across the River Fal and to Pendennis Point, Seahorse was a full property renovation managed by Warren French.
Hardwood Lumber Company"The quality and workmanship of the floating shelves we received was excellent. We finished them ourselves and they couldn’t have turned out better." Scott
Able And BakerDesign, Fabrication, and Installation of custom Mid-Century Danish Inspired Entertainment Center, Bookshelf, and wrap-around fireplace mantel. Walnut and Orange with built-in lighting features. Built by hand in our Southern California woodshop.
Tandem Architecture & ConstructionPhoto Credit: Tony Soluri Photography, Architect: Tandem Architecture, Interior Designer: Suzanne Lovell, Inc.
Paul Cashin ArchitectsPhotography by Richard Chivers https://www.rchivers.co.uk/
Island Cottage is an existing dwelling constructed in 1830, in a conservation area at the southern limit of Sidlesham Quay village, West Sussex. The property was highlighted by the local authority as a key example of rural vernacular character for homes in the area, but is also sited in a major flood risk area. Such a precarious context therefore demanded a considered approach, however the original building had been extended over many years mostly with insensitive and cumbersome extensions and additions.
Our clients purchased Island Cottage in 2015. They had a strong sense of belonging to the area, as both had childhood memories of visiting Pagham Harbour and were greatly drawn to live on the South Coast after many years working and living in London. We were keen to help them discover and create a home in which to dwell for many years to come. Our brief was to restore the cottage and reconcile it’s history of unsuitable extensions to the landscape of the nature reserve of Sidlesham and the bay of Pagham beyond. The original house could not be experienced amongst the labyrinthine rooms and corridors and it’s identity was lost to recent additions and refurbishments. Our first move was to establish the lines of the original cottage and draw a single route through the house. This is experienced as a simple door from the library at the formal end of the house, leading from north to south straight towards the rear garden on both floors.
By reinstating the library and guest bedroom/bathroom spaces above we were able to distinguish the original cottage from the later additions. We were then challenged by the new owners to provide a calm and protective series of spaces that make links to the landscape of the coast. Internally the cottage takes the natural materials of the surrounding coastline, such as flint and timber, and uses these to dress walls and floors. Our proposals included making sense of the downstairs spaces by allowing a flowing movement between the rooms. Views through and across the house are opened up so to help navigate the maze like spaces. Each room is open on many sides whilst limiting the number of corridor spaces, and the use of split levels help to mark one space to the next.
The first floor hosts three bedrooms, each of unique style and outlook. The main living space features a corner window, referencing an open book set into the wall at the height of a desk. Log burners, sliding doors, and uncovered historic materials are part of the main reception rooms. The roof is accessible with a steep stair and allows for informal gathering on a grass terrace which gains views far beyond the immediate gardens and neighbouring nature reserve. The external facades have been uplifted with larch cladding, new timber windows, and a series of timber loggias set into the gardens. Our landscaping strategy alleviates flood risk by providing a bung to the garden edge, whilst encouraging native species planting to take over the new timber structure that is directly connected to the house. This approach will help to plant the house in its surroundings, which is vital given the local connection to the Sidlesham Nature Reserve.
Throughout the project the client sourced much of the interior finishes and fixtures directly from salvage yards and online second hand boutiques. The house is decorated with reclaimed materials referencing the worn and weary effect of time spent on the beach or at the sea side.
Now complete, the house genuinely feels reconciled to its place, a haven for our clients, and an exemplary project for our future clients who wish to link their childhoods with their future homes.
Studio MortonIndia was the design inspiration for the master suite and living room in this East London House. Starting with a neutral light grey base, we added layers of pinks, yellows, oranges, teals and purples. We used 70s inspired, designer fabrics by Eley Kishimoto for the bespoke upholstery and decorated with gold framed artworks including a modern rendition of the Golden Temple in Amritsar and the OH print by renowned East London signwriter Archie Proudfoot.
Photo Credit: Emma Lewis
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