Set within a 15th-century Cotswold manor house, this project focused on reimagining the interiors of a substantial country home — bringing a renewed sense of warmth, clarity and modernity to a space designed for both everyday family life and larger-scale entertaining.

While the architecture itself was generous and well resolved, the interiors felt under-articulated, with little hierarchy between spaces and no clear sense of how the house should be lived in day to day. The challenge was not to reinvent the building, but to bring a greater degree of structure and intention to its interiors — aligning them more closely with a contemporary way of living while still respecting the character and scale of the house.

The design centred on bringing clarity and purpose to the principal spaces, most notably the main living room. At over fifteen metres in length, the room previously felt difficult to inhabit, with no clear sense of how it should be used.

The space was reworked into three distinct yet interconnected zones, each with its own purpose. At one end, two floor-to-ceiling bespoke joinery units with integrated lighting were introduced to house books, art and collected objects, alongside an oversized window seat designed as a quieter, more intimate corner. The central section forms a more formal seating area arranged around the original fireplace, while the far end was conceived as a relaxed bar area, anchored by an antique Spanish walnut table. A series of sculptural plaster chandeliers help to define each zone, bringing rhythm and cohesion to the overall space.

Bespoke interventions continue throughout the house. In the principal suite, the layout was reconfigured to introduce a more generous and considered arrangement, incorporating a bathroom positioned to take in views across the garden lakes, a dedicated dressing area with full-height wardrobes, and a calm, layered bedroom anchored by a floor-to-ceiling upholstered headboard.

Each guest bedroom was approached individually, allowing for a subtle variation in character while maintaining an overall consistency. A mix of textured materials and carefully selected pieces — from studded headboards and sheepskin accents to curated artwork and natural fibres — brings a sense of depth and individuality to each space.

The material palette is deliberately tactile, centred around natural fibres and softened tones. Sisal and jute sit alongside woven leather, oak and painted finishes, creating interiors that feel layered and quietly robust — designed to withstand the rhythms of daily family life while still carrying a sense of refinement.

A house of this age and scale carries its own expectations. The result honours them — without being held back by them.