SUNKEN BATH
DESIGNED-IN EXTRAS In the garden, two old sheds have been replaced by a multi-purpose outdoor room. It acts as a home office during the week, and converts into an entertainment area for the family with DJ decks, TV and a bar on weekends. The flooring in the garden room as well as other outside areas replicates the tiling used in the original kitchen project back in 2012, creating a seamless look that flows from inside to outside. The interior detailing throughout the home has been largely influenced by Ben, who made recommendations such as the designs for the lighting and flooring. But some inspiration also came from Gary’s work in graphic design. “I travel quite a bit, and am constantly exposed to different detailing and designs,” he says. Examples on the build include the Scandinavian references such as the birch ply in the snug, and the “hit and miss screening” which Gary saw in Japan. “I created mood boards and shared them with Ben regularly, then he pointed me in the right direction as well as giving a reality check on things.”
As Gary wasn’t willing to compromise on any aspects of the design, they did overspend. “We were probably about 30% over budget, but it was just important for me that once we were on
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“During lockdown, I was at home a lot more, which meant I could be a lot more hands on”
this journey, I wanted to execute it against our original vision.” The Westlakes have achieved exactly what they set out to do, and even though there were hiccups along the way, they love their new home, which has transformed the way they live. Gary and Ben’s already strong collaborative relationship, which was reinforced on the project, was a major factor. Gary admits: “ I think if I was not willing to invest time, or have that aspiration, or not willing to spend money in certain areas, then there might have been more tension between us.” However, he adds: “Once we decided to go for it, we jumped in with two feet.”
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