Sunnyfield

Located on the edge of a park, the early 1930s’ Sunnyfield detached house is expertly filled with a mixture of textures and colours, creating a variety of spaces for a growing, young family.

The north London property was purchased by our client with the idea of creating a nurturing home for their two children, facilitating spaces for play, social interaction, and relaxing moments away from the city.

The high level of collaboration with the client throughout the design and construction process meant that despite Covid and Brexit related sourcing delays and price increases we were able to deliver a cost-effective project. Our hands-on approach allowed us to modify materials and finishes on site, while testing a variety of options during client meetings.

The project intertwines calm, layered neutral spaces with vibrant colours and patterns, focusing on functions of the rooms first and then the house as a whole. The warm greige painted datums and doors to the hallway and bespoke joinery throughout tie all the spaces together.

The formal living room is expressed through a rich autumnal colour palette. The deep reddish brown walls and beading create an elegant lounge, with the light stone toned ceiling and curtains softening the daylight flooding the room. The chosen furniture and light fittings further contrast the rich atmosphere.

The simple yet effective accents to the playroom provide a joyful backdrop for the children’s toys and activities. The vibrant Dutch orange featured around the room through the painted skirting board, door and mouldings is contrasted by monochromatic wallpapered ceiling.

Designed in-house, the cost-effective bespoke kitchen negotiates between the more traditional marsh green shaker-style units and minimal oak low-level cabinets. The colour palette is blended by a continuous concrete style quartz worktop wrapping onto the wall. The kitchen island is accented with a thicker quartz worktop and plaster pink open shelving for the client’s cookbooks.

The master bedroom was to become a retreat from the busy family life. Layers of neutral colours and textures create warm and serene atmosphere to fall back into at the end of the day. The ensuite and dressing room follow the same concept. The finishing touches of feature green onyx tile and brass sanitaryware in the ensuite emphasize the subtle luxuries of this family home.