Modern Dining, Polished Concrete, Fireplace, Recycled Brick Internal wall, Thermal mass
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Central Coast with red walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor and brick walls.

Photo of an asian dining room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, wood and brick walls.

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Perth with white walls, grey floor and brick walls.

Design ideas for a traditional dining room in Hampshire with red walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

A sensitive remodelling of a Victorian warehouse apartment in Clerkenwell. The design juxtaposes historic texture with contemporary interventions to create a rich and layered dwelling. Our clients' brief was to reimagine the apartment as a warm, inviting home while retaining the industrial character of the building. We responded by creating a series of contemporary interventions that are distinct from the existing building fabric. Each intervention contains a new domestic room: library, dressing room, bathroom, ensuite and pantry. These spaces are conceived as independent elements, lined with bespoke timber joinery and ceramic tiling to create a distinctive atmosphere and identity to each.

Une belle et grande maison de l’Île Saint Denis, en bord de Seine. Ce qui aura constitué l’un de mes plus gros défis ! Madame aime le pop, le rose, le batik, les 50’s-60’s-70’s, elle est tendre, romantique et tient à quelques références qui ont construit ses souvenirs de maman et d’amoureuse. Monsieur lui, aime le minimalisme, le minéral, l’art déco et les couleurs froides (et le rose aussi quand même!). Tous deux aiment les chats, les plantes, le rock, rire et voyager. Ils sont drôles, accueillants, généreux, (très) patients mais (super) perfectionnistes et parfois difficiles à mettre d’accord ? Et voilà le résultat : un mix and match de folie, loin de mes codes habituels et du Wabi-sabi pur et dur, mais dans lequel on retrouve l’essence absolue de cette démarche esthétique japonaise : donner leur chance aux objets du passé, respecter les vibrations, les émotions et l’intime conviction, ne pas chercher à copier ou à être « tendance » mais au contraire, ne jamais oublier que nous sommes des êtres uniques qui avons le droit de vivre dans un lieu unique. Que ce lieu est rare et inédit parce que nous l’avons façonné pièce par pièce, objet par objet, motif par motif, accord après accord, à notre image et selon notre cœur. Cette maison de bord de Seine peuplée de trouvailles vintage et d’icônes du design respire la bonne humeur et la complémentarité de ce couple de clients merveilleux qui resteront des amis. Des clients capables de franchir l’Atlantique pour aller chercher des miroirs que je leur ai proposés mais qui, le temps de passer de la conception à la réalisation, sont sold out en France. Des clients capables de passer la journée avec nous sur le chantier, mètre et niveau à la main, pour nous aider à traquer la perfection dans les finitions. Des clients avec qui refaire le monde, dans la quiétude du jardin, un verre à la main, est un pur moment de bonheur. Merci pour votre confiance, votre ténacité et votre ouverture d’esprit. ????

der 3,80 Meter lange Tisch bietet Platz für die ganze Familie
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open plan dining in Dusseldorf with medium hardwood floors and brick walls.

Inspiration for an eclectic dining room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brick walls.

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen/dining combo in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brick walls.

The restaurant offers an exquisite fine dining experience alongside options for casual dining, making it suitable for a variety of guests. With a focus on creating a welcoming restaurant ambiance, the space is designed to accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger events in the restaurant event space. Families will appreciate the family-friendly restaurant atmosphere, and the efficient restaurant reservation system ensures a seamless dining experience. Guests can explore local restaurants and enjoy the establishment’s restaurant deals, making it a popular choice among the community. With flexible restaurant hours, the venue caters to diners at all times, and the emphasis on the latest restaurant trends ensures a fresh and modern menu. The well-equipped restaurant kitchen supports the creation of delectable dishes that keep patrons returning for more.

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen/dining combo in London with light hardwood floors, brick walls, white walls and no fireplace.

A spacious open-plan kitchen with navy cabinetry and white countertops, blending classic and contemporary elements. Large industrial-style glass doors lead to a beautifully landscaped garden, while exposed brick walls and wood floors add warmth and texture to the interior. Industrial-style steel-frame doors open onto a lush garden, with terraced landscaping framed by brick retaining walls. The combination of clean lines and natural textures creates a serene and welcoming outdoor connection.

With a generous amount of natural light flooding this open plan kitchen diner and exposed brick creating an indoor outdoor feel, this open-plan dining space works well with the kitchen space, that we installed according to the brief and specification of Architect - Michel Schranz. We installed a polished concrete worktop with an under mounted sink and recessed drain as well as a sunken gas hob, creating a sleek finish to this contemporary kitchen. Stainless steel cabinetry complements the worktop. We fitted a bespoke shelf (solid oak) with an overall length of over 5 meters, providing warmth to the space. Photo credit: David Giles

In the historic city of St Albans lies our signature Lay-On Shaker style, offering a refined, elegant profile throughout the home. We had the pleasure of collaborating with interior designer Briony from Reyne Design, whose artistic flair and eye for detail brought an added layer of creativity to this multi-room project. The approach to colour, texture and flow of the rooms complements our craftsmanship, resulting in many spaces feeling both elevated and effortlessly cohesive. The design process was a true collaboration, with ideas flowing seamlessly between Briony, our team, and the client, each bringing their own vision and insight to create a truly bespoke result. For the kitchen, the main event, we worked with a U-shaped configuration, although the worktops are designed in an L-shape, the cabinetry is built around the walls for an uninterrupted flow and to bring the U-shaped layout. At the centre is a generous island with a social spot and plenty of prep space. The whole project was designed to add colour to the property, and the help of Plimsoll by Paint & Paper Library (a deep uncut blue) and Brinjal by Farrow & Ball (a sophisticated aubergine) were just the right contrast and drama for the kitchen. Placed under the window is the sink area, a sleek modern statement in its own right, combining practicality with bold design. The pairing of the Caple Black Steel sink and the Quooker Flex tap in Matt Black delivers an effortless style with high functionality. Amongst the cabinetry, there is plenty of our walnut signature construction, enhanced by thoughtful organisation details such as cutlery inserts, spice racks and integrated butler trays. Other details include solid oak chopping boards and a towel rail, stained in chocolate to elevate everyday functionality. One of the standout storage features is the walk-in pantry, discreetly set within the run of floor-to-ceiling cabinetry that bends elegantly around the corners, and the pantry larder is the kind of smart storage you never knew you needed, but now couldn’t imagine living without. Every detail is considered from the bank of appliances to the custom-finished extractor housing in Liquid Metal Weather Worn Bronze. This adds another touch of luxury, like the Santorini Quartz and Corston Milliner bronze hardware. From the hidden chilled drinks fridge to the exposed wine cooler, the kitchen island has it all, effortlessly blending a new level of convenience to modern kitchen living. The Dining Space The dining area seamlessly connects to the kitchen within the open-plan layout, creating a cohesive and inviting space for both everyday living and relaxed entertaining. This focal point of a bespoke bench-style banquette is carefully hand-built to offer generous seating and smart storage, accommodating a few more guests. Finished in the same Plimsoll shade by Paint & Paper Library as the main kitchen cabinetry, the banquette ties in effortlessly with the overall palette, enhancing the sense of flow throughout the space. For added comfort and visual interest, the seating is topped with a striped, padded cushion, bringing a soft, tailored touch to the area. Hidden beneath are push-to-open drawers, offering discreet and practical storage, ideal for stowing away linen, tablecloths, board games, and so much more. A solid planked oak table completes the dining zone, stained in a rich chocolate finish to echo the timber accents throughout the kitchen. It’s supported by industrial-style black metal butterfly legs, adding a contemporary edge that contrasts beautifully with the softness of the seating. This warm, welcoming dining space becomes an integral part of this thoughtfully designed home.

Photo of an industrial dining room in Other with red walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brick walls.

Vue banquette sur mesure en béton ciré. Projet La Cabane du Lac, Lacanau, par Studio Pépites. Photographies Lionel Moreau.
Photo of a mediterranean dining room in Bordeaux with concrete floors, white floor, wood and brick walls.

This striking modern kitchen combines bold textures and layered finishes to create a space that’s both contemporary and infused with vintage charm. Brick detailing adds warmth, while black-and-white geometric tiles bring a retro twist. Sleek black Technomat cabinetry is paired with black Tempal Caesarstone worktops, and glass-fronted cabinets introduce contrast and lightness, complementing the 1950s-inspired bar area.

This renovation and extension transforms a mid-19th-century Schoolmaster’s House, originally designed by Gothic Revival architect William Butterfield. Built in the 1850s as part of Archdeacon John Sandford’s educational initiative, the building showcases Butterfield’s hallmark use of polychrome brickwork and crafted detail. Research supported by the Alvechurch Historical Society, The Bromsgrove Society, and the Hive Archives – together with the discovery of original drawings – revealed the building’s original fabric and informed our design strategy. The scheme balances historic sensitivity with contemporary living. Unsympathetic late-20th-century alterations were removed to restore clarity, while new interventions create light, proportion, and connection to the garden. The extension draws inspiration from Butterfield’s brick patterns, its distinct yet referential form enhanced by a frameless corner window. At the centre of the design, the former courtyard becomes the heart of the home. Original brickwork and an arched door are revealed, their patina preserved, with natural stone flooring referencing the historic surface. Elsewhere, a historic entrance has been reinstated, and a brick arch within the chimney exposed, now closed with weathered copper. High-performance insulation and triple glazing improve comfort and energy efficiency. The result is both restoration and reinvention – a respectful dialogue between past and present, creating a home rooted in history and ready for the future.

Photo of an expansive industrial open plan dining in Hertfordshire with white walls, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.