Set within the Cotswolds, this Victorian townhouse has been sensitively reimagined to create a home that balances period elegance with contemporary character. The project involved a thoughtful interior reconfiguration, using a rich palette of colour, texture and refined detailing.
The ground floor was transformed to create an elegant sequence of spaces for dining and entertaining. A key challenge was the property’s original layout, which consisted of dark, disconnected Victorian rooms unsuited to modern hosting. Our solution was to strategically widen the openings between the principal rooms, creating generous cased archways. This intervention preserves the integrity of the original architecture while establishing a cohesive flow, drawing light and sightlines through the home. A palette of warm greys and burnt ambers defines the scheme, with a striking mural of ‘The Surprise’ by Claude-Marie Dubufe providing a dramatic focal point.
Upstairs, the principal suite was redesigned as a calm, layered retreat. The original layout offered a very small bathroom and lacked adequate storage, a common challenge in period properties. We resolved this by incorporating an adjacent box room into the floorplan, allowing us to design a dedicated walk-in dressing area and a more spacious en-suite. The result is a functional and comfortable suite created without altering the footprint of the bedroom itself. Bespoke joinery with decorative glass detailing introduces texture, complementing carefully selected wallpapers and fabrics to create an atmosphere of understated luxury.
Interior Design
Cotswolds
Delivered
Barr Build