Kingsdown Townhouse
Location: Kingsdown, Bristol
Project type: Interior Design | Kitchen Renovation
This project involved the full interior design of a much-loved Georgian house in Bristol that had been altered in the 1960s with an outdated rear extension. The clients wanted to return to the integrity and proportions of the original Georgian architecture, while subtly layering in their own influences—particularly a Scandinavian sensibility drawn from the owner’s heritage.
Our role focused on refining the layout, reworking the kitchen, and ensuring the new design blended period character with modern needs.
Layout-led interior design in a Georgian home
The kitchen of this family home is located on the lower ground floor and previously lacked connection, scale, and light. Known for our expertise in solving complex layouts, we were brought in to reimagine the space, particularly the proportions of the kitchen island, cupboard positioning, and overall functionality.
This was not a blank canvas—the clients had specific items they wanted to retain, including open shelving and furniture from their existing collection. Our design respected those pieces, integrating them seamlessly into a cohesive scheme that worked with the new layout, allowing the kitchen to evolve into a space that feels balanced, connected, and renewed, supporting contemporary family life while honouring what was already loved.
Scandinavian influence through colour and texture
A subtle Scandinavian influence emerged organically from the client, with Danish and Finnish pieces bringing warmth, tactility, and gentle bursts of colour to the interior. This influence was not trend-led, but a personal expression, layered through ceramics, textiles, and iconic furniture.
We developed a calm, structured material palette that complements these elements while maintaining the integrity of the home’s Georgian detailing. The final scheme strikes a thoughtful balance between heritage and modernity, light and texture, and form and function.
A key aspect of this kitchen design was rethinking the glazing. The lower ground floor location meant natural light was limited, so we explored different solutions—from traditional multi-pane sash windows to bold, contemporary glazing.
The final choice was a large pane of glass, bringing clarity and brightness to the space while creating a strong visual link between the kitchen and the garden. This decision brought a modern sensibility to the otherwise classical architecture, improving the overall flow and feeling of this Bristol home.
