Our client wanted a way to subtly screen off the kitchen from the dining area to visually close things off. There was a very striking concrete kitchen that picked up on the in situ concrete frames around the stairs to the lower floor but because of this, the kitchen felt quite heavy and narrow. We highlighted these bones with dark accents to give a bolder structure to the interiors вЂ“ the handrail to the existing stair was ebonised and black fittings were added to light the art.Д«G: For me, the core of the project started with the works to the main upper ground floor area. SD: The house had been previously refurbished and given great bones. This calm elegance is punctuated with some bright and eclectic fabrics that complement the ownersвЂ™ collection of artworks and artefacts. Sarah Gunning (SG): We pared back the palette using light paint colours and rich fabrics, adding more low-level lighting to create a modern yet classic backdrop for their busy lives. Sarah and I had noticed that there were a lot of different timber surfaces and things going on and what was a big statement in the architecture was actually in need of editing to accentuate the best aspects. In between planning and site visits, the creative force behind Leamington Road VillasвЂ™ enhanced blueprint spoke to us about their collaborative approach, their clever solutions and the features they are most proud of.Д«arnaby Gunning (BG): Primarily, we focused on creating a sense of coherence in the house. Teaming up to first reconfigure their clientвЂ™s country house before turning their focus to this six-bedroom London townhouse, Barnaby and Sarah took what was already an architecturally uplifting space and elevated it to meet the evolving needs of their client. And who better to explore the value added by good design than architect Barnaby Gunning and interior designer Sarah Delaney, the duo behind recently soldВ Leamington Road Villas? And as we pass the halfway point of 2021, things are still looking bright.ДЇeeling reflective, we wanted to take a moment to spotlight what makes our homes special вЂ“ the considerate architectural touch, the modern design sensibility, the exclusive postcodes. These successes are a testament to the expertise brought by our team and the standard set by our handpicked portfolio of design-led properties.

WeвЂ™ve welcomed new clients to the Domus Nova network and said see you soon as we helped keys swap hands and houses become homes. This month, weвЂ™re celebrating the spirit of growth at Domus Nova. A deep dive into the transformation of this six-bed home with architect Barnaby Gunning and interior designer Sarah Delaney.

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