Contemporary Country House

A detached Edwardian house in Putney. The top floor has two children’s bedrooms (both en-suite). Below are the master suite, dressing room, guest bedroom (en-suite) and a spectacular study with mezzanine level. The ground floor features a large hallway, sitting room, family room, utility room and kitchen-dining space overlooking the garden.

Settling here from overseas to start new jobs in the film industry, this couple wanted a family home where they could put down roots and entertain friends. They wanted an open ground floor with inter-connecting rooms that could be closed off when required. On the upper floors they foresaw a master bedroom suite, en-suite bedrooms for the children, a guest room and a show-stopping study. It wasn’t necessary to extend the footprint but the layout required opening up and cleverly reconfiguring, with a complete redesign in a modern British yet timeless style.

On the ground floor everything started with the remodelling of the living space and kitchen. A corridor from the hall to the kitchen was removed and the existing rear extension rebuilt with the addition of two huge roof lights and glass sliding doors.

Beautiful cappuccino-coloured cabinetry and appliances were run along one side, with a chic bar area and complementary storage opposite. A large island with a rich timber perpendicular breakfast bench balances the room and a striking dining table  provides a stylish feature.