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Lark’s Barn, Oxfordshire

A Barn with Timeless Character

This Grade II listed barn has been meticulously restored to honour its historic architecture while introducing a modern, functional home. The design celebrates original features, including the exposed wooden beams that run throughout, preserving their texture and structural presence as a defining element of the interiors. Careful attention to materials, proportions and detailing ensures that the barn’s heritage is maintained, while subtle contemporary interventions enhance comfort, light, and flow.

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The design celebrates the home’s original structure by retaining key structural beams, creating a striking dialogue between heritage and modernity. These timeless features are complemented by the introduction of elegant Crittall-style windows, doors, and internal walls, which invite natural light to flow seamlessly through the spaces. The result is a considered balance of character and contemporary design—where strength and simplicity enhance the home’s architectural integrity and sense of openness.

Heritage Meets Contemporary Living

This Grade II listed barn has been thoughtfully restored to celebrate its historic character while introducing a modern, vibrant family home. The interiors respect the original architecture, from exposed beams to traditional proportions, while layering contemporary finishes, colour, and bespoke detailing to create spaces that are warm, inviting, and full of personality

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A joyful use of colour brings individuality to each space. The bright yellow pantry adds a playful energy, while the rich green boot room and vibrant red dressing room express personality and warmth. These bold hues are balanced by softer tones elsewhere, ensuring every room feels harmonious yet full of life.

Exposed wooden beams remain a defining feature in every room, grounding the interiors with a sense of history and authenticity. In many spaces, Crittall-style doors and screens sit alongside the beams, creating a striking interplay between structural character and contemporary detailing. Their combined presence provides a timeless backdrop that balances the vibrant colours, connecting the barn’s heritage with its modern, carefully considered design

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Build Category

Listed & Heritage
Renovations

HG Brands

Architecture

Interior Design

Location

Oxfordshire

Status

Delivered

Contractor

HNB Construction