Photo of a contemporary mudroom in London with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Photo of a small eclectic mudroom in Cornwall with orange walls, carpet, a dutch front door, a green front door, beige floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front door in Auckland with white walls, concrete floors, a single front door, a black front door, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

I worked with my client to create a home that looked and functioned beautifully whilst minimising the impact on the environment. We reused furniture where possible, sourced antiques and used sustainable products where possible, ensuring we combined deliveries and used UK based companies where possible. The result is a unique family home. We retained as much of the original arts and crafts features of this entrance hall including the oak floors, stair and balustrade. Mixing patterns through the stair runner, antique rug and alcove wallpaper creates an airy, yet warm and unique entrance.

Lancashire Farmhouse style GIA: 330m² / GEA: 433m² £865,260 interior £250,000 Self-build Philip and Judi's oak-framed home is a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern interior design. The double-height entrance hall, framed with honey oak beams, features a sleek walnut staircase with glass balustrades, setting a luxurious tone upon arrival. The heart of the home, an open-plan Shaker-style kitchen and dining room, offers a warm, cosy atmosphere with exposed oak ceiling joists, large islands with induction hobs, double ovens, and a spacious fridge freezer, ideal for family living. The mezzanine landing provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and leads to five en-suite bedrooms, each with vaulted ceilings, creating a bright and airy feel. The master en-suite boasts a stunning gable window, framing the exact view Philip fell in love with, while the bold statement bathrooms throughout the house add a sense of modern luxury. A hidden entrance leads to Philip’s contemporary man cave, a contrasting retreat that looks out over the serene lake and stables. With three walls of floor-to-ceiling glazing, the garden room offers a tranquil space to relax while keeping an eye on the horses in the fields below. The living room features oak floor joists, adding warmth and character, while the impressive fireplace, built using the door jams from the original longhouse, serves as a striking centrepiece. French doors open out to the fields, making it the perfect space to unwind in the evenings. The home’s design harmonises perfectly with the natural landscape. The eastern elevation captures the sun, while panoramic honey oak apex windows allow light to flood into the cosy bedrooms, creating a luxurious hotel-like ambiance with a countryside twist. The bespoke chandelier, commissioned specifically for the double-height entrance hall, adds a touch of grandeur and is perfectly framed by the surrounding oak and glass. Every detail has been meticulously considered, from the lighting choices and colour schemes to the hidden man cave and feature walls, creating a home that is both practical and aesthetically stunning. The home’s natural honey-coloured stone exterior blends seamlessly with the landscape, giving the appearance of a property that has stood in its location for centuries. This oak-framed masterpiece combines modern luxury with timeless charm, making it the perfect countryside retreat.

fotografía © Montse Zamorano
Photo of a modern entryway in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and vaulted.

Inspiration for a country mudroom in West Midlands with a dutch front door, a gray front door, beige floor and vaulted.

Design ideas for a mid-sized victorian front door in London with blue walls, ceramic floors, a single front door, a red front door, blue floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Oversized mahogany castle-style front doors aged by chain make way to the grand atrium entranceway setting the tone for the house. Old fashioned nails from America were used to complete the entrance doors.

Transforming a large hallway area into a comfortable destination, rather than just a walk through. Effortlessly blending into its surroundings this grand corner library combines open storage for over two thousand books and a special movie poster haloed with warm lighting. Lower down there is room for board games plus angled storage for 26 pairs of shoes.

Large contemporary entry hall in Cambridgeshire with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor and vaulted.

One of the only surviving examples of a 14thC agricultural building of this type in Cornwall, the ancient Grade II*Listed Medieval Tithe Barn had fallen into dereliction and was on the National Buildings at Risk Register. Numerous previous attempts to obtain planning consent had been unsuccessful, but a detailed and sympathetic approach by The Bazeley Partnership secured the support of English Heritage, thereby enabling this important building to begin a new chapter as a stunning, unique home designed for modern-day living. A key element of the conversion was the insertion of a contemporary glazed extension which provides a bridge between the older and newer parts of the building. The finished accommodation includes bespoke features such as a new staircase and kitchen and offers an extraordinary blend of old and new in an idyllic location overlooking the Cornish coast. This complex project required working with traditional building materials and the majority of the stone, timber and slate found on site was utilised in the reconstruction of the barn. Since completion, the project has been featured in various national and local magazines, as well as being shown on Homes by the Sea on More4. The project won the prestigious Cornish Buildings Group Main Award for ‘Maer Barn, 14th Century Grade II* Listed Tithe Barn Conversion to Family Dwelling’.

This extension kept the existing structure and overbuilt it to the front, rear, and to the 2nd floor, to reduce materials costs. The bespoke storage at the entrance provides hidden shoe cupboards, pegs for coats, and recesses for baskets above to hold gloves, scarves etc. The bench was made from solid oak, whilst the rest of the cabinetry was from oak veneered MDF with solid oak lippings. The existing stair was retained, with a new glass balustrade installed, and new carpet from the unnatural flooring company.

Espacio central del piso de diseño moderno e industrial con toques rústicos. Separador de ambientes de lamas verticales y boxes de madera natural. Separa el espacio de entrada y la sala de estar y está `pensado para colocar discos de vinilo. Se han recuperado los pavimentos hidráulicos originales, los ventanales de madera, las paredes de tocho visto y los techos de volta catalana. Se han utilizado panelados de lamas de madera natural en cocina y bar y en el mobiliario a medida de la barra de bar y del mueble del espacio de entrada para que quede todo integrado.

Transforming a large hallway area into a comfortable destination, rather than just a walk through. Effortlessly blending into its surroundings this grand corner library combines open storage for over two thousand books and a special movie poster haloed with warm lighting. Lower down there is room for board games plus angled storage for 26 pairs of shoes.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary entry hall in Kent with white walls, porcelain floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, white floor and vaulted.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary entry hall in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a metal front door, vaulted and wallpaper.

Foto: © Diego Cuoghi
Design ideas for an expansive traditional vestibule in Other with terra-cotta floors, a double front door, a metal front door, red floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Inspiration for a contemporary entryway in Sussex with concrete floors, grey floor and vaulted.