SITTING ROOM
Unusual angles and a brick fi replace defi ne the sitting room, which is orientated to capture the evening sunset
CHARRED THERMOWOOD CLADDING Millworks
millworks.co.uk
STANDING SEAM ZINC ROOF- ING
Rheinzink
rheinzink.com
GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP Stiebel Eltron
stiebel-eltron.co.uk
KITCHEN & BATHROOM DESIGN
Kitchen Home Design
kitchenhomedesign.co.uk
KITCHEN FURNITURE Alku
alku.co.uk
WORKTOPS Algarve Granite
algarvegranite.co.uk
BATH and avoiding overwhelm.
In the kitchen, matt black painted timber cabinets echo the external cladding and have been paired with slim quartz worktops and antique brass fi ttings to soften the effect. It took courage to choose Pitch Black by Farrow and Ball for the kitchen colour, says Sarah, who was determined to create a dramatic space. A partial brick wall accommodates a double- sided woodburning stove between the open plan kitchen and dining area, while also providing heat to the adjoining snug. I’d always wanted one, Sarah adds. Because the house is so well insulated, we didn’t need a huge stove, but it really creates a focal point. In addition to the open plan living spaces, Sarah and on wanted more private rooms. A dedicated cinema was created with dark green walls, a lowered ceiling and integrated lighting to provide the perfect atmosphere. Throughout the house, careful choices
of fi nishes add richness to the structure. ngineered oak herringbone fl ooring extends across the kitchen and dining area into the sitting room, while porcelain tiles serve the utility and boot room. A panelled cloakroom, painted in a deep
Farrow & Ball shade, provides contrast in a compact space, demonstrating the family’s willingness to use bolder tones alongside the more restrained palette of brick, timber and inc. uring the build, Sarah made a short trip to sseldorf with their kitchen and bathroom designer, where they spent two intensive days visiting showrooms for bathrooms, home offi ce furniture and storage solutions. It was a busy hours, but incredibly useful, Sarah recalls. Seeing such a wide range of products side
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by side gave us the confi dence to make decisions quickly and bring ideas back that we might not have otherwise considered. The visit helped to shape the detailing of several rooms and reinforced their preference for clean, practical fi nishes.
Attention to detail was equally important onsite. In the kitchen, a structural column had been planned by on to rise directly in front of the new sliding doors, threatening to disrupt the view and access to the terrace. Sarah insisted it be repositioned before the opening was completed. It was a small change but made a huge difference to how the space fl ows, she says.
Some details hold personal resonance. A metal sculpture gifted by Sarah’s parents, titled Family, represents the couple and their three children, its fi ve prongs gradually weathering over time. It was important to have something meaningful at the heart of it all, Sarah refl ects. Outside, limestone paving links the house and garden, extending the kitchen and dining space onto a generous terrace. A water rill introduces movement, while new planting will mature to soften the site. Behind the garage, a secluded garden adds variety and provides a quieter retreat. From the glazed cloister to the darkened cinema, the project has delivered a home that responds to its site and works hard for the family who live there. As the dust has settled, though, Sarah fi nds everyday life more telling than the memory of foundations and schedules. We brought our old furniture with us, and are gradually updating things, she says. There’s still defi nitely a bit of imposter syndrome living in a house like this.
Lusso Stone
lussostone.com
EXTERNAL LIMESTONE PAV- ING
Mandarin Stone
mandarinstone.com
LIGHTING Atrium Ltd
atrium.ltd.uk
LIGHTING (PENDANTS) Tom Dixon
tomdixon.net
PAINT Farrow & Ball
farrow-ball.com
SARAH & JON’S TOP TIP
Living on the plot fi rst helped us to realise exactly what we needed.
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