East Sussex family home
This is an early Edwardian home with so many beautiful original features and character, but it needed reconfirming and extensive structural improvements. The idea was to stay true to the original design by not adding a contemporary extension but instead reworking the rooms for better flow, knocking through and creating a cosy, cohesive space for family living.
The marble in the kitchen and utility space really elevate the feel.
We knocked through into the family living room to create a combined dining and seating area so the family have a more cosy, social space.
The colour palette in sumptuous, warm browns and reds create atmosphere. We used Beata Heuman’s London Brick for the floor to ceiling hallway cupboards and kitchen shelf. Little Green’s Purple Brown for the kitchen drawers and Arras for the doors and glazed pantry. Elysian Ground for pantry internals creates a very cocooned space
The kitchen was moved into the centre of the house which was how it was originally designed in 1907.
Kitchen sink cabinet has linen skirting which breaks up the joinery and is another playful nod.
Lots of attention was paid to small details from the bespoke designed shelf brackets in the kitchen and beautiful knobs and handles.
The kitchen and pantry were inspired by “old shops” a butcher’s, a haberdashery in the kitchen with ceiling height tiling and large drawers, a sweetshop in the glazed pantry. It creates a playful yet classic feel and is also very practical as the different functions of a kitchen are zoned off.
A detail of arched doorways was added which helps soften all the edges.
The family sitting room was colour drenched in Farrow & Ball’s Light Blue. It is very cocooning as a result yet retains a chic, smarter feel. The room has pieces from all eras and price points.
