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.

チャールストンにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (茶色い壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

Photo by Ellen Smiler
ロサンゼルス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リビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、ベージュの床) の写真

Sitting Room // The Designer by Metricon Bohemian, on display in Torquay, VIC.
他の地域にあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真

Our brief was to style and update a 1940's Beach Cottage. A light and airy cottage full of character and charm was achieved on a very tight budget.
シドニーにある低価格の小さなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ) の写真

アトランタにある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (黄色い壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真

New construction of 6,500 SF main home and extensively renovated 4,100 SF guest house with new garage structures. Highlights of this wonderfully intimate oceanfront compound include a Phantom car lift, salt water integrated fish tank in kitchen/dining area, curvilinear staircase with fiberoptic embedded lighting, and HomeWorks systems.

ワシントンD.C.にあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、テレビなし、青い床) の写真

インディアナポリス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独立型リビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、ベージュの床) の写真

コーンウォール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リビング (白い壁、カーペット敷き、薪ストーブ、漆喰の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床) の写真

タンパ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独立型リビング (カーペット敷き、ベージュの壁、暖炉なし) の写真

オレンジカウンティ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リビング (ベージュの壁、暖炉なし、テレビなし、カーペット敷き) の写真

カンザスシティ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リビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き) の写真

Photographer: Sarah Utech
ミルウォーキーにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

A Wild Dunes coastal condo received a full design overhaul with new flooring, kitchen cabinets, countertops, bathrooms and decor - lighting fixtures, lamps, window treatments, bedding and pillows. The color scheme included a coastal vibe of turquoise, coral and blue hues. The designer, Julie Clark, and all soft treatments were selected at Aiden Fabrics.

WH Earle Photography
シアト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独立型リビング (青い壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床) の写真

ASID award for whole house design. Casual yet elegant coastal style sitting room, photo by Michael Jacob
セントルイス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独立型リビング (ミュージックルーム、オレンジの壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、テレビなし) の写真

Salt Water Aquarium Built into wall | Nautical themed Living Room | Shiplap Wall Treatment
ソルトレイクシティにある低価格の中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり) の写真

サンディエゴ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独立型リビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、テレビなし) の写真