Georgian House
Location: Cotham, Bristol
Project type: Interior Design | Kitchen Renovation
This residential interior design project in Bristol involved
The transformation of a much-loved Georgian house that had been altered in the 1960s with an outdated rear extension. The clients wanted to return to the integrity and proportions of the original Georgian architecture, while subtly layering in their own influences—particularly a Scandinavian sensibility drawn from the owner’s heritage.
As a Bristol interior designer, our role focused on refining the layout, reworking the kitchen, and ensuring the new design blended period character with modern needs.
Layout-Led Design in a Georgian Home
Known for our expertise in solving complex layouts.The kitchen, located on the lower ground floor, lacked connection, scale, and light. We were brought in to reimagine the space, particularly the proportions of the kitchen island, cupboard positioning, and overall functionality.
This wasn’t a blank canvas—the clients had specific items they wanted to retain, including open shelving and furniture from their existing collection. Our design respected those pieces, integrating them seamlessly into a cohesive scheme that worked with the new layout.
Scandinavian Influence Through Colour and Texture
The Scandinavian design thread came directly from the client, whose Danish and Finnish pieces added warmth, tactility, and bursts of colour to the interior. Rather than following a trend, this was a personal expression—layered through ceramics, textiles, and iconic furniture.
We developed a calm, structured material palette that complemented these pieces while maintaining the integrity of the Georgian detailing. The final scheme strikes a balance between heritage and modernity, light and texture, form and function.
A key aspect of this kitchen design in Bristol was rethinking the fenestration. The lower ground floor location meant natural light was limited, so we explored different solutions—from traditional multi-pane sash windows to bold, contemporary glazing.
The final choice was a large pane of glass, bringing clarity and brightness to the space while creating a strong visual link between the kitchen and the garden. This decision brought a modern sensibility to the otherwise classical architecture, improving the overall flow and feeling of the interior.
Interior design spaces in Bristol
This project is a clear example of our approach as interior designers in Bristol: respecting the original character of the building, understanding how people use space, and delivering solutions that feel both personal and practical. It also reflects our strength in kitchen design, with a layout that now fully supports family life and entertaining—connected, functional, and full of light.
