Period cottage, North Yorkshire
Restoring light, love and life to a characterful period cottage
This project breathed new life into a much-loved cottage that had begun to feel disconnected from the couple who called it home. While the character remained, the space no longer supported our clients lifestyle or brought them joy. Our brief was to help them reconnect with home while enhancing the charm that made the cottage so special in the first place.
We began by addressing the essentials, structural repairs, damp issues and the home’s outdated layout, before gently guiding our clients into the design phase. Sensitive to our clients; initial hesitations around colour, we took a gentle, collaborative approach, introducing uplifting tones room by room. As their confidence grew, so did their boldness, culminating in a rich dark green for the lounge that now feels cocooning and characterful.
Creating an inviting home
Throughout the home, we created bespoke storage tailored to our clients’ lifestyle; a dedicated music wall for cherished cassettes and vinyl, space-efficient cabinetry built into underused alcoves and a serene reading nook on the landing. Every room was thoughtfully rebalanced to feel more joyful, functional and reflect the couple’s personalities and passions.
Now, reimagined as a home they’re proud of, this period cottage, is once again ready to welcome guests, support everyday life and reflect the vibrant lives of the people who live there.
“Ann is an inspiration and made the project fun - genuinely showing as much joy as we did in the outcome. We continue to work with Ann, confident she will deliver the same professional service and contemporary feel that she has successfully provided in the rest of our home.”
Huby home owners
