A West Oxfordshire Family Home

A characterful village cottage, thoughtfully transformed into a welcoming weekend retreat for a young family. Set within a West Oxfordshire conservation area, the interiors bring together original timber beams, considered joinery and softly layered furnishings, balancing the charm of an English country home with the ease of modern family living.

Scope
Extensive whole-house interior renovation, including interior architecture, spatial planning, kitchen remodelling, bespoke joinery, lighting, finishes, furniture and styling.

Areas
Kitchen and utility spaces, garden dining room, living room, study, cloakroom, principal bedroom and en suite, two children’s bedrooms, guest bedroom, family bathroom, halls and landings.

Duration
9 months

Size
180.2 m² / 1,939 sq ft

Painted dining chair with striped back upholstery, a floral seat and decorative trim beside an oak table in a West Oxfordshire garden dining room.
Garden dining room in a West Oxfordshire family home, with a glazed roof lantern, oak table, upholstered chairs and a large gilt mirror.
Etched glass bell pendant with floral detailing suspended beneath the garden room’s glazed roof lantern in a West Oxfordshire family home.
Glass hurricane candle holders and a dark decorative bowl on a wooden coffee table, with a green sofa behind, in a West Oxfordshire living room.
West Oxfordshire living room with green sofas, pink curtains, a brass chandelier, traditional fireplace and a large gilt framed maritime painting.
Mounted antlers on a wooden plaque above an ornate black and gilt mirror, against grey walls in a West Oxfordshire family home.
West Oxfordshire cloakroom with script wallpaper, a gilt mirror, crystal chandelier, pedestal basin and framed family photographs.
Study in a West Oxfordshire family home, with a desk beneath the window, brass task lamp, green upholstered chair and fitted bookshelves.
West Oxfordshire bathroom with a freestanding clawfoot bath, green glazed wall tiles, chrome shower curtain rail and pale blue walls.
Principal bedroom in a West Oxfordshire cottage, with exposed timber beams, a cream upholstered headboard, green bedding and floral cushions.
West Oxfordshire shower room with handmade pink tiles, a grey marble topped vanity, ribbed glass wall lights and a glazed shower enclosure.
Decorative painted horse beside green gingham and floral cushions on a bedroom windowsill in a West Oxfordshire family home.
Child’s bedroom in a West Oxfordshire family home, with lilac toile wallpaper, a white painted desk, a Roman blind and green gingham cushions.
Child’s bedroom in a West Oxfordshire family home, with a pink upholstered bed, floral Roman blind, painted furniture and a green rug.
Soft toy on white embroidered bedding, with a pink upholstered headboard, star fairy lights and a yellow bedside lamp in a West Oxfordshire child’s bedroom.

Set within the conservation area of a picturesque West Oxfordshire village, this once dilapidated cottage was comprehensively renovated to create a weekend home for a young family. Completed over nine months, the transformation encompassed the entire house, balancing its original character with the comfort and practical demands of modern family life.

The interiors were stripped back while retaining distinctive architectural features, including the exposed timber beams in the principal bedroom. Interior architecture, spatial planning and fitted joinery brought coherence to the home, supported by carefully considered lighting, finishes and furnishings.

A remodelled Shaker kitchen and light filled garden dining room create welcoming settings for family meals, complemented by an inviting living room and a dedicated study. Utility spaces, a cloakroom and integrated storage make everyday routines easier, with halls and landings continuing the palette throughout the house.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom and en suite offer a restful retreat, alongside two individually designed children’s bedrooms, a guest bedroom and a family bathroom. Floral fabrics, handmade tiles and soft greens, pinks and muted neutrals introduce warmth and individuality. Artwork and familiar possessions sit alongside thoughtfully selected pieces, creating a home that feels personal, settled and connected to its village surroundings.

Project details

Location
West Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds

Property
Historic stone cottage with a contemporary extension, within a village conservation area

Areas
Entire house, including kitchen and utility spaces, garden dining room, living room, study, cloakroom, principal bedroom and en suite, two children’s bedrooms, guest bedroom, family bathroom, halls and landings

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