A 19th-Century Oxfordshire Cottage

Study, Main Stair and Front Hall

Interior architecture and interior design for the sensitive renovation of a historic country home.

MIDA Interiors reconfigured and renewed this 19th-century cottage to improve its flow, functionality and sense of space while preserving the architectural character that gives the house its identity. Original features were carefully retained and enhanced alongside bespoke joinery, considered lighting, natural materials and thoughtfully layered interiors.

The result is a quietly refined and deeply personal home that balances heritage with contemporary living, demonstrating MIDA Interiors’ approach to spatial planning, heritage sensitive detailing and enduring residential design.

Scope
Interior architecture, spatial planning, heritage-sensitive detailing, bespoke joinery, lighting design, furniture specification, decoration and styling

Project duration
18 months

Floor area
230 m² / 2,480 sq ft

Bespoke two-person study in a 19th-century Oxfordshire cottage, featuring illuminated grasscloth-backed joinery, reclaimed oak flooring, stone surfaces and a new log burner.
Front hall of a 19th-century Oxfordshire cottage, refreshed with a characterful stone floor, bespoke floral curtains, new lighting and tailored cushions.
Painted timber staircase in a 19th-century Oxfordshire cottage, finished with a cheerful striped stair runner in red, olive and neutral tones.

This sensitive renovation of a 19th-century Oxfordshire cottage balances historic character with considered modern living. The study features reclaimed oak flooring, a bespoke rug, illuminated grasscloth-backed joinery and Horton stone-inspired surfaces, with a carefully planned layout for two. A new stone floor brings durability and period character to the front hall, while the restored timber staircase is finished with a colourful striped runner.

Kitchen

Painted Shaker kitchen in a 19th-century Oxfordshire cottage, with a stone-topped island, cane backed seating, integrated appliances and traditional stone flooring.
Oxfordshire cottage kitchen featuring tailored grey cabinetry, brass hardware, a generous central island, integrated appliances and a traditional black range cooker.
Traditional country kitchen with a black range cooker, painted Shaker cabinetry, brass handles, pale stone worktops and a practical central island.
Under mounted kitchen sink overlooking the cottage garden, framed by painted cabinetry, brass hardware and a pale stone worktop.

MIDA Interiors created a refined country kitchen that respects the character of this 19th-century Oxfordshire cottage. Tailored painted cabinetry and integrated appliances provide generous storage, while the central island combines preparation, cooking and informal seating. Brass detailing introduces warmth, and the traditional range cooker and stone floor give the calm, practical scheme a strong sense of place.

Dining and Garden Room

Country dining table and painted chairs set beneath a glazed timber roof, complemented by a decorative sideboard, natural textures and garden views.
Light filled dining room in a timber framed garden room adjoining a 19th-century Oxfordshire cottage, with exposed stonework and views across the garden.

Set within a glazed garden room adjoining the 19th-century Oxfordshire cottage, the dining area creates an effortless connection between the original house and its garden. Warm timber framing and exposed stonework retain the property’s character, while a quiet palette of painted furniture, natural wood and tailored textiles keeps the scheme light and cohesive. The result is an elegant yet relaxed space for everyday dining and entertaining.

Principal Bedroom Suite

Principal bedroom in a 19th-century Oxfordshire cottage, with an upholstered bed, layered textiles, mirrored bedside chests and bespoke curtains framing a Juliet balcony and garden views.
Tailored dressing room with floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes, mirrored doors, plantation shutters and a sculptural teal occasional chair.
Refined dressing area featuring a slimline dressing table, textured mirror, patterned upholstered stool and carefully considered decorative lighting.
Principal en suite with a frameless walk-in shower, recessed storage niches, monochrome mosaic detailing and a polished chrome heated towel rail.
Compact principal en suite with a fitted vanity, dark stone worktop, statement mirror, traditional fittings and discreet integrated storage.

Set within an extension to the original cottage, the principal bedroom opens onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden. An adjoining dressing room provides a private, dedicated space with tailored floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and a considered dressing area. The en suite completes the sequence with intelligent storage, refined stone surfaces and a generous walk-in shower, creating a calm and highly functional principal suite.

Family Jack & Jill bathroom and Ground floor Cloakroom

Bespoke joinery in the reconfigured Jack and Jill family bathroom, with a stone topped vanity, integrated storage and linen-look wallpaper.
Jack and Jill family bathroom in a 19th-century Oxfordshire cottage, featuring a freestanding bath, tailored joinery, linen look wallpaper and a new tiled floor.
Freestanding bath framed by illuminated mirrored shelving, traditional polished fittings and textured linen look wallpaper in the family bathroom.
Ground floor cloakroom transformed with new sanitaryware, stone flooring and an immersive botanical wallpaper mural in rich green tones.

MIDA Interiors completely replanned the challenging Jack and Jill family bathroom within this 19th-century Oxfordshire cottage. Removing the former airing cupboard and relocating a new pressurised water cylinder to the loft released valuable floor space for a freestanding bath, generous bespoke joinery and improved circulation between both entrances. Faux linen wallpaper brings warmth and depth, while dimmable lighting changes the mood throughout the day. In contrast, the ground-floor cloakroom pairs new sanitaryware and flooring with an immersive botanical mural, creating a joyful and memorable interior.

Project Details

Location
Oxfordshire

Property
19th-century Oxfordshire country cottage

Areas
Entrance hall and main staircase, living room, study, kitchen, garden-room dining area, principal bedroom with adjoining dressing room and en suite, Jack and Jill family bathroom, and ground-floor cloakroom

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