As with every project , TR Studio approached NCH House by firstly spending time with the client to learn about their family and how they live , their routines and habits in order for their designs to embrace the client ’ s daily life and make the property work for them .
Working closely with the client , who had a keen eye for design and clear ideas on function and aesthetics for the house , together with interior designer Riley Brooks , TR Studio set about designing numerous built-in , clever recessed storage and bespoke joinery across the property that would improve storage across the home and maximise the floor area , which in relative terms was quite limited , given the overall width of the main rooms . By learning at the initial stages about the client ’ s daily rituals , activities and desires for their future home , TR Studio were able to customise spaces to work hard whilst maintaining a clean , practical , and aesthetically pleasing outlook .
Working from the lower-ground floor up , TR Studio relocated the kitchen to the upper ground floor to create space for a casual family room , storage , and guest bedroom . The colour palette across the refurbishment was considered and strategic , in a monochromatic style to the taste of the client . On the lower ground floor , moody mid-grey tones were used on walls , which when mixed with darker shades of timber and dark blue velvet furniture , create a cosy and comfortable setting for a family TV room and study area . Off a storage clad hallway , a utility room can be found alongside a guest bedroom featuring a small , but statement terrazzo shower room complete with brass fixtures .
In moving the kitchen to the upper ground floor , TR Studio were able to create an airier , light-filled setting , connected to a formal dining area desired by the client . Here again , a pared back palette was established to give a sense of calm and elegance . The kitchen features bespoke floor to ceiling , wall-to-wall cabinetry , and solid marble splashback with contemporary track lighting . This sleek , modern space and part sunroom , seamlessly complements the more period dining room dressed in furniture and accessories in neutral tones and textures and featuring a marble fireplace installed as part of the refurbishment and original sash windows . To create consistency throughout the property , chocolate oak veneer was used across bespoke joinery including shelving and cupboard interiors and exteriors , whilst lime-washed oak veneer flooring was laid top to bottom to unify the space . This contrast in materials adds a timeless sophistication to property ’ s aesthetic .
To fulfil the need to use bring in natural light to these lower floors and to integrate the garden into the property in a more holistic manner , a modern , minimally framed glazed extension was carefully selected for the exterior to ensure it complied with the Estate guidelines . The sleek addition to the rear of the property adding a modernity to the space that was previously lacking and completely changing the character of the house adding elegance inside and out . This is most prevalent on the
upper ground floor in which the thorough aspect to the garden creates an instantly relaxing and calming atmosphere . Part of the brief tasked to TR Studio was to remove a large , but diseased tree in the rear garden which cast a huge shadow on the rear facade and garden . Working with Emma Griffin Garden Design , removing the tree had a huge impact on the outlook from both the lower and upper ground floors . Refurbishing the patio area and planting created two usable outdoor spaces to separately relax and entertain .