An 18th Century Barn Conversion

Historic architecture, reimagined for the pleasure of gathering.

Set in the heart of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, this 18th-century barn offered a striking architectural setting, yet its enclosed living spaces felt disconnected. MIDA Interiors reconfigured the kitchen, dining and living areas to create a more fluid, welcoming home, preserving the character of the building while introducing a confident use of colour and contemporary comfort.

Handcrafted cabinetry, a concealed walk-in pantry and bespoke banquette seating bring thoughtful detail to everyday life. A double-sided fireplace connects the living spaces, while carefully composed furnishings and discreetly integrated technology allow the architecture and surrounding views to remain the focus.

The result is a home with warmth, individuality and an instinctive ease: a place for unhurried mornings, generous hospitality and evenings that linger long after dinner.

Scope
Interior architecture, spatial planning, heritage-sensitive detailing, bespoke joinery design, lighting design, electrical and technology wiring coordination, furniture specification and styling

Areas
Kitchen and walk-in pantry, dining room, living room, principal bedroom, cloakroom, hall and landings

Project Duration
22 months

Floor Area
Approximately 177 m² / 1,905 sq ft

Cotswolds barn conversion dining room by MIDA Interiors, with a bespoke corner banquette, timber dining table, upholstered chairs and amber glass pendants.
Bespoke blue kitchen by MIDA Interiors in an 18th-century Cotswolds barn conversion, with cabinetry fitted beneath exposed beams, a range cooker and pale island.
Apron front kitchen sink with a brass tap and bespoke blue cabinetry fitted around an exposed timber brace in an 18th-century Cotswolds barn by MIDA Interiors.
Amber, clear and teal glass pendant lights suspended between exposed timber beams in a historic Cotswolds barn kitchen designed by MIDA Interiors.
Pale painted kitchen island with an integrated wine fridge and upholstered stools beneath coloured glass pendants in a historic Cotswolds barn by MIDA Interiors.
Range cooker beneath a decorative extractor hood, flanked by illuminated reeded glass cupboards and blue drawers, in a Cotswolds barn kitchen by MIDA Interiors.
Bespoke kitchen wall cupboard with integrated LED lighting, glassware shelves and a lift up door mechanism in a historic Cotswolds barn conversion by MIDA Interiors.
Double sided wood burning stove within a stone fireplace opening to the living room, with sculptural leaf lighting above, in a Cotswolds barn conversion by MIDA Interiors.
Bespoke walk-in pantry with a blue sliding reeded glass door and illuminated shelving beneath the timber structure of a historic Cotswolds barn by MIDA Interiors.
Walk-in pantry by MIDA Interiors in a historic Cotswolds barn, with fitted corner shelving, oak fronted drawers and storage arranged beneath a sloping ceiling.
Bespoke pantry shelving and oak-fronted drawers fitted around historic timber beams, with dedicated household storage, in a Cotswolds barn conversion by MIDA Interiors.

A New Rhythm for an Old Barn

In this 18th-century barn conversion in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, unexpected angles, sloping ceilings and substantial timber beams called for an individual approach. MIDA Interiors developed a complete interior design scheme, reconfiguring the enclosed kitchen, dining and living areas into connected spaces for everyday comfort and generous entertaining, while preserving the building’s historic character.

A handcrafted kitchen combines deep blue cabinetry, reeded glass and coloured pendant lights, with bespoke joinery carefully fitted around the timber structure. Behind a sliding reeded glass door, a walk-in pantry accommodates kitchen essentials and household storage within an unconventional footprint, allowing the main rooms to feel composed and welcoming.

An upholstered banquette wraps around the dining table, inviting friends and family to gather and linger. A double sided wood burning stove connects the living spaces, while thoughtfully integrated lighting, discreet audiovisual technology and considered storage bring contemporary ease to the historic interior.

The scheme continues through the principal bedroom, cloakroom, hall and landings. Gentle background colours and richer accents create a home that feels personal and quietly distinctive, retaining the romance of the old barn while making room for the life its owners imagined.

Project Details

Location
Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds

Property
18th-century barn conversion

Areas
Kitchen and walk-in pantry, dining room, living room, principal bedroom, cloakroom, hall and landings

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