This historic grange house set deep in the Hampshire countryside is a classic family home with plenty of character and original features.  During the project a contemporary glass extension was added to the rear of the house and we oversaw the full refurbishment of the whole property, restoring it to its former glory.

The Brief

The grange is first and foremost a family home and the interiors were formed with this in mind, considering a classic aesthetic, modern elements and a relaxed feel.  The main daytime living areas were kept neutral and child friendly and these flowed into the darker, more atmospheric reception rooms for winter evenings.

Historic Grange, Hampshire - Entrance Hall
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Kitchen/Living Space
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Kitchen Media Area
Stunning external photo showing a large glass extension with flat roof attached to a historic red brick property. The extension houses a modern living area. Surrounded by a circular patio and modern sloping garden design
Design Principles

We worked carefully around the original architecture, pairing traditional upholstery pieces with antiques, interspersing boutique style accents for layering and comfort.  Firstly we started with a full lighting design to re-configure the wiring throughout, followed by bespoke joinery to form the background to our schemes and create useful storage to all areas.

Historic Grange, Hampshire - Snug Room
The Finished Interiors

The reception areas had a welcoming, relaxed feel with the elegance of the architecture coming through with the high ceilings and original detailing creating the perfect backdrop to soft layering textures and unique hand printed fabrics and wallpapers.  Entertaining spaces were in contrast to these with warmer, rich tones and finishes.

Historic Grange, Hampshire - Dining Room
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Green Library
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Window Seat

The main bedrooms and bathrooms were kept calm and boutique in style with some interesting prints and textures.  Art played a key part in the finish of these spaces, as well as bespoke headboards, joinery and lighting.

Historic Grange, Hampshire - Guest Bedroom
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Guest Bedroom Ensuite
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Master Bedroom
Showing a luxurious white and grey bathroom with a large cushioned bathroom suit, walk in shower and large freestanding ceramic bath surrounded by white marble floors and walls
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Master Bathroom

The children’s playroom, bedrooms and bathrooms were bright and fun, with colour and character in the soft furnishings and art.  Built in joinery was key in these rooms to keep order and a place for everything!

Historic Grange, Hampshire - Nursey
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Girls Bedroom
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Girls Bedroom Seating
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Girls Bathroom
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Cabin Bedroom
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Cabin Bedroom Toys
Historic Grange, Hampshire - Playroom
Outside the property

This stunning outbuilding was purpose made as a garden gym.  The interior was clad in slatted oak with considered lighting,  neutral flooring and areas designated to specialist equipment and weights.  The whole building sits beautifully in its setting and once inside the view of the surround nature makes this an inspiring place for a work out or yoga practice.

A outdoor photo taken at dusk of a purpose built flat roof rectangular building which houses a modern home gym. Downlights highlight the planting around the building.
A luxury freeweights area in a home gym showing a loaded barbell bench press, 3 racks of dumbells with a squat rack behind. Behind is a wood clad wall with hidden lighting coming from above to give the room a large and airy feel.

Photography by martingardner.com