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Family Home

Bringing a house that had been converted into Health Care offices back to being a home for a young family.

It presented some challenges as all of the character had been stripped away.


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The first impression on entering the hall was cold and unwelcoming.
By replacing the cheap laminate flooring with stunning herring bone oak laid in such a way that it draws the eye in, adding to the sense of welcome.

 

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The Family Room
Being the most used room in the house with double doors into the kitchen, the awkward shape of the room presented a layout problem that ultimately led to a design decision to zone the room into two areas that created a sunny "hobby corner" in what would have been a dead corner.
Moving the radiator to under the window freed up a good space for a desk and introducing bright colours with separate display cabinets for each of the children's precious collections, leaves, shells and medals, has encouraged them to use this space.
 
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I designed cabinetry to easily house the toys, games and books and shelving for family
                        

photographs etc.

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The Sitting Room
A treat for these two busy parents is a space that is just for them.
I wanted them to have a cosy, ambient room to while away some well deserved time when the little ones are tucked in. 
Where velvets and natural finishes, lighting and the glow from the fire create a grown up place to enjoy.

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Adding a chimney breast to create alcoves and atmosphere transforms an otherwise boring square room into a luxurious, warm one.

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And so to bed......
Lots of storage for this stylish Mother was crucial but as the wardrobe was to face the bed,

I wanted to keep the height the same as the window, otherwise it would encroach on my clients as they lay down.
Keeping the palette to a soft grey, pale blue and white adds to the feeling of calm.

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