West Sussex House

This characterful new build Georgian style country house is set in the heart of West Sussex surrounded by several acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. A spacious, comfortable home was created to welcome extended family and friends.

A blue and white ink watercolour illustration showing the from view of a large West Sussex period property
  • BEDROOMS 6
  • RECEPTION SPACES 4
  • BATHROOMS 6

The Brief

This substantial property was to create a feeling of warmth and welcome to guests and family members. Furnishings were to be relaxed and elegant with contemporary fabrics mixing with classic antiques throughout. More formal spaces were to work with dedicated children’s spaces.

The interiors were considered right from the architect’s drawings stage and we worked closely to create the perfect backdrop for the interiors in terms of lighting and joinery design, as well as architectural detailing such as panelling and crittall glazing features.

The side view of a large marble fireplace surround in the West Sussex House interior design project. to the left is an antique console table on which sits a table lamp and plant. The panelled walls are a soft yellow colour.
A antique bow front chest of drawers hold a large ceramic table lamp and plant which sits in a recess of the room painted in a soft brown colour. A comfy armchair looks out onto a large bright window which is surrounded by warm floor to ceiling curtains in the West Sussex House interior design project
A long entrance hallway showing various pictures on the walls centres on a large, circular hardwood table which is framed by a large window and floor to ceiling patterned curtains. Part of the West Sussex House interior design project.

The Reception spaces

Entertaining at scale was a key consideration for the owners and the dining and reception spaces were welcoming and open plan. Layering with warm bronzes, timbers and fabrics kept these large areas warm and accommodating.

A large modern dining room in the West Sussex House interior design project with dining table and chairs frames the picture which is fronted by modern glass panelled sliding doors and a wooden floor. The room is illuminated by a strong white light coming from windows at the rear with views out onto the surrounding gardens.
A large comfy living room that is part of the West Sussex House interior design project. A armchair and sofa are full of cushions while floor to ceiling patterned curtains contain large french windows. To the front is a large terracotta red pouffe on which several books and magazines sit.

The Bedrooms

Classic layering was used to create comfort and welcoming bedroom spaces, with natural finishes and antique pieces creating flow between the rooms and dressing areas. Bespoke dressing room joinery was designed with warm and textured finishes in wallpapers and woods.

Taken from the doorway the camera looks onto a luxury dressing room of the West Sussex House interior design project complete with dark wood floor to ceiling cupboards and drawers. From the roof a large black metal lampshade hangs with a frosted white bulb..
The library and reading room of the West Sussex House interior design project. A small antique wooden chair sits besides large patterned floor to ceiling curtains and a bookshelf. To the right is a plum coloured padded window seat with views out onto the garden.
A side view of a large comfy double bed, bedside table and large vase ceramic bedside lamp as part of the bedrooms in the West Sussex House interior design project.
A side view of a guest bed showing floral headboard, a richly coloured patterned quilt, soft wood bedside table, bedside lamp as part of the West Sussex House interior design project.

Guest rooms

The house was designed to welcome friends and family so these areas were thoughtful and inviting with comfortable furniture, soft lighting and practical joinery for guests.

A large mint green cupboard and chest of drawers frame the guest bedroom of the West Sussex House interior design project. To the foreground is a grey coloured armchair and yellow and white patterned quilt on a double bed.
A traditional bathroom in the West Sussex House interior design project showing a marble and metal basin, mirror, towel and brightly coloured floral wallpaper.

The Children's Spaces

Playrooms and cosy children’s bedrooms were an important element of the house to welcome grandchildren and families to come and stay and have their own dedicated spaces. A light, bright playroom was created with bespoke toy storage and comfortable TV areas. The bedrooms were designed with little library and reading corners.

A side view of a large bright luxury childrens playroom in the West Sussex House interior design project with sofas, armchairs, TV cabinet and pouffe. A teddy bear is in the background.
A side view of the childrens bedroom in the West Sussex House interior design project showing bed with teddy bear, small armchair in a green gingham, book shelf, floor lamp, and basket. The carpet is a soft beige and the walls a soft sage colour.
A detailed estate plan showing the house, grounds and gardens of the West Sussex House interior design project.

The Landscaping

The talented Taylor Tripp created a stunning design for the gardens, including an adventure playground and zip wire for the children as well as a kitchen garden and beautiful landscaping around the pool area.

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