The original space had a flat ceiling with faux beams. Studio 2G removed the ceiling, sandblasted the existing roof structure and added skylights to highlight the uniqueness of the structure. Photo Credit: Chris Lechinsky

Photography by Richard Chivers https://www.rchivers.co.uk/ Island Cottage is an existing dwelling constructed in 1830, in a conservation area at the southern limit of Sidlesham Quay village, West Sussex. The property was highlighted by the local authority as a key example of rural vernacular character for homes in the area, but is also sited in a major flood risk area. Such a precarious context therefore demanded a considered approach, however the original building had been extended over many years mostly with insensitive and cumbersome extensions and additions. Our clients purchased Island Cottage in 2015. They had a strong sense of belonging to the area, as both had childhood memories of visiting Pagham Harbour and were greatly drawn to live on the South Coast after many years working and living in London. We were keen to help them discover and create a home in which to dwell for many years to come. Our brief was to restore the cottage and reconcile it’s history of unsuitable extensions to the landscape of the nature reserve of Sidlesham and the bay of Pagham beyond. The original house could not be experienced amongst the labyrinthine rooms and corridors and it’s identity was lost to recent additions and refurbishments. Our first move was to establish the lines of the original cottage and draw a single route through the house. This is experienced as a simple door from the library at the formal end of the house, leading from north to south straight towards the rear garden on both floors. By reinstating the library and guest bedroom/bathroom spaces above we were able to distinguish the original cottage from the later additions. We were then challenged by the new owners to provide a calm and protective series of spaces that make links to the landscape of the coast. Internally the cottage takes the natural materials of the surrounding coastline, such as flint and timber, and uses these to dress walls and floors. Our proposals included making sense of the downstairs spaces by allowing a flowing movement between the rooms. Views through and across the house are opened up so to help navigate the maze like spaces. Each room is open on many sides whilst limiting the number of corridor spaces, and the use of split levels help to mark one space to the next. The first floor hosts three bedrooms, each of unique style and outlook. The main living space features a corner window, referencing an open book set into the wall at the height of a desk. Log burners, sliding doors, and uncovered historic materials are part of the main reception rooms. The roof is accessible with a steep stair and allows for informal gathering on a grass terrace which gains views far beyond the immediate gardens and neighbouring nature reserve. The external facades have been uplifted with larch cladding, new timber windows, and a series of timber loggias set into the gardens. Our landscaping strategy alleviates flood risk by providing a bung to the garden edge, whilst encouraging native species planting to take over the new timber structure that is directly connected to the house. This approach will help to plant the house in its surroundings, which is vital given the local connection to the Sidlesham Nature Reserve. Throughout the project the client sourced much of the interior finishes and fixtures directly from salvage yards and online second hand boutiques. The house is decorated with reclaimed materials referencing the worn and weary effect of time spent on the beach or at the sea side. Now complete, the house genuinely feels reconciled to its place, a haven for our clients, and an exemplary project for our future clients who wish to link their childhoods with their future homes.

マイアミにある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、青いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

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ジーロングにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、人工大理石カウンター、ミラータイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、ベージュのキッチンカウンター) の写真

Cabinets, concrete counters and concrete sink all handcrafted by Northeast Furniture Studio
ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、青いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

コーンウォールにあるラグジュアリーな広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、緑のキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、白い調理設備、磁器タイルの床、アイランドなし、ベージュの床、茶色いキッチンカウンター、表し梁) の写真

Stunning "Coastal Hamptons" 2 storey step-down home in New Lambton on a sloping site. Features blackbutt flooring, large open plan kitchen and dining opening out to alfresco area, stone benchtops, skylights to kitchen, vj cladding to study nook and high ceilings,

A view from the dining area looking into the kitchen. Opening up the floor plan allowed for more light to cascade into the rooms and connects the living spaces together. Photo Credit: Chris Leschinsky

Another view of the kitchen looking into the dining room area. The client wanted a connection between the living space and the kitchen so a bar was added to the area for entertaining guests. Photo Credit: Chris Leschinsky

ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真