Ocean view escape
Revitalising a Coastal retreat
We undertook an extensive renovation and extension of a dated 1980s coastal house in North Essex, transforming it into a stunning, contemporary ‘upside down’ home for Anna & Richard.
Anna & Richard, now in their 70s, purchased the property for its idyllic location on a quiet private road, offering breathtaking sea views on one side and serene estuary views on the other. Despite Anna's experience renovating Victorian properties, the scale of this contemporary project was daunting, and she explained she wanted help to keep her choices ‘tasteful’.
Exterior Enhancements: All new windows and exterior finishes were installed, ensuring the home not only looked modern but also maximized natural light and sightlines to showcase the beautiful surroundings.
Bespoke Kitchen and Bathroom Designs: We designed and installed fully bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, blending contemporary aesthetics with practical functionality.
Bespoke Staircase and Joinery: A new bespoke staircase and various custom joinery pieces were crafted to add unique character and enhance the home's architectural integrity.
Comprehensive Interior Design: From concept to completion, we provided interior design services, including the selection of furniture, fittings, and finishes throughout the home. Every detail was curated to ensure a harmonious and stylish living environment.
The once dull and dated house is now unrecognizable. It stands as a testament to modern design and eco-living, equipped with fully sustainable energy solutions. Anna & Richard’s coastal home is now a contemporary haven, perfectly blending the tranquility of its natural surroundings with the elegance of modern design.
I’m not sure how to sum myself up as a client, but possibly opinionated and indecisive, among other traits, but I trusted Kate completely to guide me to the right decisions along the way with tact and wisdom.
Anna
Kate was invaluable at guiding us through the many options. I can’t rate [her] highly enough. She is very professional, very sensitive and flexible. She is very well organised, always very responsive. Documentation is impeccable - wonderful project plans, keeping tabs on what needs to happen, when (essential for a whole house). The main thing is she is wonderfully easy to work with and I couldn’t have found a better interior designer.
Anna
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