Cassiobury Project
In this house we reconfigured the downstairs space, creating an open plan porch/hall area, downstairs guest and shower room for when elderly parents stay. A lounge beautiful large lounge that opens up into the lovely large kitchen diner which overlooks the back garden. We used a light yet warm and inviting colour pallet, introducing darker pieces of furniture and/or accessories to add depth and anchor the larger spaces.
Since completing the design the family have received a number of guests who's immediate thoughts were that the client had extended the property; however, this perception of additional space has been created through the reconfiguration of the ground floor, the colour pallet, use of materials and the clever layout throughout.
Originally we were going to source a picture (large portrait) to sit between the wall lights above the sideboard and future proof the wall behind with a socket, should the client ever want to install a TV; however, that future proofing came into effect from the get go and the client decided to install a TV. The electrician was able to lift the ceiling pendant above the dining room table to enable a clean line of vision to the TV from the kitchen, This beautiful ceramic pendant would have otherwise sate a lot lower at approximately 75cm to 80 cm above the table top, creating a really lovely intimate atmosphere drawing you into the table. Narrow beam spot lights have been installed on either side of the table, creating a very inviting glow by night. By introducing the narrow beam down lights, the table can be beautifully lit without causing discomfort to the diners - a medium beam downlight would have created an overspill of light that would have created glare and the desire for sunglasses, even when dimmed.