Bright two-story house with a brick exterior, large bay windows, and a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers and potted plants.
Modern kitchen with large glass sliding door overlooking a green backyard, with a white countertop, fruit bowl, hanging pendant lights, potted plants, and wooden accents.
Backyard lawn with a cat resting in the shade, surrounded by a wooden fence, plants, and a house with large glass sliding doors.
Hallway with a stained glass window, a hanging light fixture, a golden framed mirror, and photographs on the wall.
A dining area with sunlight streaming through a skylight, a round table with a floral centerpiece, a tall green plant, and framed artwork on the light gray wall.
A split view of a bathroom and a bedroom. The bathroom features a freestanding oval bathtub, a window with plants on the sill, and a modern toilet. The bedroom has a large window with a roller shade, a bed with a pink bedspread, a nightstand with a l
Interior of a living room with a pink armchair, a decorative pillow, a side table with a vase of flowers, a large mirror reflecting a staircase, and a radiator on the wall.
Modern kitchen with gray cabinets and a white island, fruit bowl, and large window showing greenery outside.
Modern bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub by a window, a vessel sink on a cabinet, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
Modern bathroom with a white vessel sink, large mirror, wooden cabinets, gray tiled walls, a bathtub with silver fixtures, and a small candle on a ledge.
Backyard garden of a brick house with a large tree, green lawn, potted plants, and a patio area with outdoor furniture under a clear blue sky.

1930’s Seaside Home

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This thoughtful refurbishment of a 1930s house near the Southend seaside blends sustainability, heritage, and modern living for a couple with a love of gardening — and their cat.

The design opens up the kitchen, living, and dining areas to the garden through large timber sliding doors, creating a seamless connection to the new patio and outdoor space. A rooflight above the kitchen and dining area brings in generous natural light, enhancing the sense of openness and calm.

Sustainability was central to the project, with treated sheep’s wool insulation installed in the floors and walls to improve thermal performance while using natural materials. New timber flooring runs throughout the home, adding warmth and continuity.

Original features are carefully preserved and celebrated. A striking stained glass window in the staircase is given a new lease of life by a modern timber and glass staircase, paired with a contemporary pendant light to create a dramatic focal point. In the entrance hallway, traditional Victorian tiles were laid using heritage techniques, adding character and craftsmanship.

The home’s layout was reconfigured to support modern family life, including:

  • A new entrance door and landscaped front drive

  • A bespoke bathroom with joinery freestanding bath

  • A refurbished bedroom suite

  • An accessible toilet and wetroom tucked under the staircase

This project is a celebration of sustainable design, thoughtful detailing, and the joy of living in harmony with both heritage and the outdoors.