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A key addition was the introduction of an orangery, which now forms a seamless link between the kitchen and garden. This intervention significantly improves natural light levels and enhances the home’ s connection to its setting, encouraging indoor-outdoor living and reducing reliance on artificial lighting. Elsewhere, previously underused spaces were repurposed, including the transformation of a former corridor into a light-filled home office with glazed doors.
The interior palette is calm and neutral, chosen to soften proportions and create continuity throughout the house. Moments of colour were introduced selectively in areas such as bathrooms, guest bedrooms and the cinema room, allowing each space to develop its own identity while remaining part of a cohesive whole. Locally sourced joinery sits alongside antique and bespoke furniture, ensuring a home that has personal details and emotional depth.
The completed home has had a tangible impact on the family’ s wellbeing. Improved flow, increased natural light and clearer spatial organisation have transformed once-formal areas into inviting, practical spaces. The house has become a welcoming hub for family and friends, reflecting Studio 9 Design’ s ability to craft residential interiors that are both refined and deeply homely.
Submissions for the 2026 BIID Interior Design Awards are open, with the introduction of dedicated residential and commercial subcategories within each regional project category. For the first time, this enables projects to be evaluated according to their specific specialisms and underscores the BIID’ s commitment to representing diverse perspectives within the industry and uniting interior designers from all disciplines.
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