Forest House

Having recently completed an award-winning refurbishment of their London home, our client engaged us to inject some soul and personality into their country retreat.

Nestled deep in the New Forest National Park, the house was originally a mid-century bungalow extended and reconfigured by a previous owner. But this is no country cottage. The generous scale of the interior spaces presented a particular challenge. The open plan kitchen and living space is an impressive 14m x9m, with a four-metre ceiling. It was cold, echoey and dwarfed any furniture the client had placed there. As the new owners, our client were keen to bring warmth and character to the interiors.  

Having grown up in a much cherished mid-century house - our clients’ initial briefing point was the interiors of Frank Lloyd Wright; heavy, dark, warm woody tones, textural stone and concrete, architectural fireplaces, bold ceramics and fabrics. Think Falling Water or the Imperial Hotel with its blend of Japanese style.