Gloucestershire
contemporary home
Transforming a substantial double-fronted Victorian period property into a sleek, contemporary family home
This project was an exciting challenge, taking a substantial double-fronted Victorian period property in Gloucestershire and transforming it into a sleek, contemporary family home.
The client’s brief was clear: create a design that’s modern and functional, yet perfectly suited for family life.
With Anthony leading the architectural design, we stripped the house back to its bare bones, preserving its character while infusing it with the client’s unique, funky style.
Detached Victorian villas are known for their scale and expansive rooms, and this one certainly offered the perfect canvas for our creativity.
While we didn’t extend the structure, our architectural design and bespoke furniture expertise allowed us to reimagine the space, making meet the family’s needs better.
Every design element we introduced in this home is contemporary and we paid meticulous attention to every detail throughout.
Our trusted network of skilled craftspeople helped us bring this vision to life, from interior designers to steel fabricators. A true team effort.
Heart of the home
The old kitchen was too small for a family that loves to cook and hang out together, so we totally re-engineered it by removing the wall between the dining room and the kitchen, creating a massive open space where the action happens.
A long, custom-built kitchen island forms the centrepiece of the kitchen, clad with a Neolith worktop that’s as tough as it is beautiful. It’s built for everything from family cooking sessions to homework hangouts.
The bespoke cabinetry, crafted from Richlite and walnut, includes thoughtful features like a walnut-lined larder with pocket doors and pull-out crates for the kids to grab snacks and help with cooking. The result is a kitchen that’s not only stylish but also perfectly tailored to the family’s needs.
Full of light
When we first visited, the house was still going through conveyancing. The entrance was anything but welcoming; it was dark and cramped with the stairs immediately inside the door. We knew this had to change.
We removed the small front door along with the surrounding masonry, and replaced it with a sleek glazed unit and a wider central door.
Next, we replaced the original steep stairs with an industrial, powder-coated metal beast of a staircase, complete with a full-width picture window that floods the space with light and turns the whole entryway into a jaw-dropping focal point.
Sleep space
Upstairs, we reconfigured two bedrooms into a luxurious master suite, complete with a spacious bedroom, an ensuite bathroom and a dressing room.
The master bed is positioned against a custom half-wall with integrated lighting and bedside tables, all perfectly lined up to take in the view from that massive bay window.
The master ensuite bathroom and dressing room are located through a new door behind the half-wall. Featuring his and hers showers and sinks, a separate WC, and bespoke furniture and wardrobes crafted from Fenix, a sustainable material, every element has been designed to the client’s exact specifications.
Our client came in with a budget, but once they saw what we could do, they quickly expanded that because they didn't want to settle for less. They understood the value of what we could achieve and gave us the freedom to create something truly special. Their trust in our design and craftsmanship allowed us to push boundaries, resulting in a beautiful forever home in the heart of Nailsworth.
This project is a testament to what can be achieved when design, craftsmanship, and client vision come together. The result is a home that’s modern, functional, and full of character. A perfect reflection of the family that lives there.
