Cotswold Luxury Christmas 2014

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CONTENTS

Published by Cotswold Style Ltd

Publisher, Paul [email protected]

8 The Cotswold Luxury team descended on the Michelin StarredWhatley Manor for the Ultimate Christmas photo shoot

22 Kelly Hoppen shares her secrets about setting up beautiful Christmasdisplays around your home

32 Chaplins showcase the very best design products that will fulfil yourneed for a timeless yet contemporary interior

40 Wayne Sullivan Head Chef at the Kings Head, Cirencester presents theperfect Christmas Day starter

46 Kitchen Gallery – taking interior ideas and turning them into reality.

58 Emma Sims-Hilditch present their beautiful transformation of an 11thCentury Grade II listed manor house into a contemporary family home

Kelly Hoppen – Page 22

For all enquiries please contactthe office on 01242 220239

Advertising Sales, Alastair [email protected]

Founder, Matthew Evans

Production Consultant, Hilary [email protected]

Emma Sims-Hilditch – Page 58

Sales Director, Mark [email protected]

Office Manager, Carley O’[email protected]

Art Editor, Nick [email protected]

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FOREWORD

Published by Cotswold Style Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced,copied in anyway, either digitallyor mechanically without prior written consent of Cotswold Style Ltd. Whilst every effort hasbeen made to ensure the accuracy ofthe information at the time of going to press, neither Cotswold Style Ltd nor the Editor accept any liability, responsibility or lossresulting from any person acting,refraining from acting or any otheraction as a result of any material in this publication.Neithercan Cotswold Style Ltd have any responsibility for the accuracy of the content of editorial,content written or within advertisingclaims of its clients. The opinions of the authors are their own and Cotswold Style Ltd and the Editor are not bound to agree withthe opinions expressed within this publication. Neither the Editor nor Cotswold Style Ltd will be held liable for any manuscripts orphotos or other materials lost or damaged whilst in their possession, though every care will be taken. Publication of acceptedarticlesis not always guaranteed by Cotswold Style Ltd or its Editor.

I would like to extend a warm festive welcome to the first Special Edition of ourChristmas Cotswold Luxury Magazine. My sincere thanks goes to all our advertiserswho have supported this new yuletide edition.

Our styling and photographic team travelled to the stunningly quintessential WhatleyManor Hotel for our winter photo shoot. What a delight!

The theme was a ‘London family arrive for a Christmas break’. I hope you enjoy thestory line, as we think the images really reflect the beauty of the hotel. Coupled to thisbeautiful location we included some fabulousmerchandise, clothes, jewellery and theMercedes ML which was used as the arrival and departure vehicle for our ‘family’.

If you are pondering on gifts for him and her we have a plethora of great gift ideas.See pages 32-37.

I really hope you enjoy this edition asmuch aswe’ve enjoyed planning and publishing it.

Paul BatesPublisher

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CAPTIONSPages 1&2: Car: Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec AMG Sport 4 Matic. Tim: Horace Barton TweedJacket £425, Scarf £44.95, Luxury Moleskin Jeans £110, Moleskin Waistcoat £120, Models ownwhite shirt. Zoe: Ralph Lauren Red Dress £125, Linea Camel Coat £199, Dents Gloves £35, DKNYBag £190, Keith Scarrott Black Suede High Heel Buckle Court Shoes £169.95, Rose Gold andWhite Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings 1.70ct (total weight) £2500, Natural South SeaAssorted Colour Pearls £10,000. Boys: Own Clothes. Linea Suitcases Small £190, Medium £210,Large £220.3&4: Francesca: Barbour Pearl Jacket £179. Zoe: Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Ring 1.0ct£10,500. Rose Gold and White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cross Over Dress Ring1.68ct(total weight) £3500. Tim: Deaking and Francis Cocked Gun Cufflinks £270. Gifts in windowavailable from Whatley Manor.5&6: Tim: Horace Barton 2 Piece Dinner Suit from £275-£550, Dinner Waistcoats from £75,Luxury Cotton Dinner Shirt from £69.95, Cravats £32, Gents Wedding Ring Furrer Jacot ChilliPepper £P.O.A, Deakin and Francis Blue Bubble Cufflinks £230. Zoe: TFNC Navy Gown £80, Eliza JFur Bole £89, Black Untold Clutch Bag £65, Round Brilliant White and Natural Fancy YellowDiamond Necklace 18ct £P.O.A, Platinum Waterfall Ring Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.94ct(total weight) £3850, Radient and Round Brilliant Yellow Diamonds South Sea Pearl 1.51ct (totalweight) £4400. Francesca: XS Veromoda Jumper £35.7&8: Tim: Howick Navy Robe £60, Howick White Top £12. Zoe: Linea Grey Dressing Gown £50,Linea Cami Ivory Top £15, 18ct Yellow Gold Pave Set 0.20ct Round Brilliant Cut DiamondNecklace £900, 18ct Yellow Gold Pave Set 0.20ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring £1000.Francesca: Tommy Hilfiger Top £48, Tommy Hilfiger Sleep Pants £40. Therapy Slippers £20.Boys: Own Clothes.9&10: Tim: Horace Barton Clothing. Zoe: Ralph Lauren Red Dress £125. Fraser: Ralph LaurenAzure Shirt £85. Francesca: Veromoda Dress £38.11&12: Tim: Horace Barton Tweed Jacket £425, Scarf £44.95, Luxury Moleskin Jeans £110,Moleskin Waistcoat £120, Tattersall Shirt £55. Zoe: Own Dress and Shoes, 14ct Yellow GoldAssorted Stones Blue Topaz, Amethyst Rose and Smokey Quartz 8 Multi-Strand Necklace £3700,Assorted Stones of Blue Topaz Smokey Quartz and Citrine Yellow Gold Earrings £380, 14ct YellowGold Assorted Stones Blue Topaz, Amethyst Rose and Smokey Quartz Bracelet £2200, PlatinumWaterfall Ring 0.94ct (total weight) Round Brilliant Cut Diamond £3850.13&14: Walderman Silver Pen £260. 18ct Rose Gold Flower Ring with Round Brilliant Diamond£750. Pink Sapphire Butterfly Necklace 0.40ct (total weight) Rose Gold £785. Natural South SeaAssorted Pearl Necklace £10,000. Radiant and Round Brilliant Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond andSouth Sea Golden Pearl 1.51ct (total weight) Earrings £4400. Platinum Natural Fancy 1.51ct(total weight) Cushion Cut Diamond Double Row of Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Ring£16,700. 14ct Yellow Gold Assorted Stone Bracelet Rose Quartz, Amethyst and Blue TopazNecklace £2200. Deakin and Francis Dragon Cufflinks £300 and Bangle £570 set with Rubies.Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Necklace £P.O.A.

CREDITSPhotography: Stefanie Calleja-Gera – www.photographybystefanie.co.ukPhotography Assistant: Davey TerrificVenue:Whatley Manor – www.whatleymanor.comHair & make-up styling: Jodi Croft www.faceperfectbyjodi.co.ukFemale Clothing & Accessories: House of Fraser, Cheltenham- www.houseoffraser.co.ukMen's Clothing: Horace Barton – www.horacebarton.co.ukWoman’s shoes: Keith Scarrott – www.keithscarrott.co.ukJewellery: John Titcombe of Cirencester – www.johntitcombe.co.ukVehicle: Mercedes BenzModels: Mum & Dad: Zoe & Tim Bawtree, Boys: Fraser & Hugo Bawtree,Teenager: Francesca Wild

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L uxurious throws and cushions on thebed and sofas will help give the spacethat cosy, winter feel. The textures such

as faux fur and deep velvets, cashmere andwools are great.

Decorating your home at Christmas is agreat way to allow your personality to shineand demonstrate what your own personalChristmas is going to be about – I once made adisplay from candy canes, chestnuts and holly– something really fun and quirky, yet it fittedin with my Christmas and decorationsperfectly.

Decorating the tree is the most importantpart. Personally, I tend to keep it light andsimple, with my Christmas colours being silverand white and lots of fairy lights, to give it thatextra special Christmas twinkle. Why not alsoadd pussy willow to all the branches? This is agorgeous way to make it fan out.

Being warm and cosy in the comfort of your own homeis essential over the festive period, so my top advice isto always keep this in mind whilst thinking about andsetting up new Christmas displays around the house

By Kelly Hoppen

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Remember, fairy lights aren't just foryour Christmas tree. You can use thislighting to create different atmospheres indifferent rooms. Perhaps drape themacross a mantelpiece, or wrap them aroundold urns or statues for a subtle buteffective look. Great Christmas accessoriesand displays like these are a must foraround the house!

One of the main things I also associatewith Christmas is scents and fragrance. Forme, the addition of a scented Christmascandle to the home is vital. Placing themthroughout the house constantly remindsus what time of year it is.

Although I love all the traditionaldecorations around Christmas, I also liketo add a modern spin on things. In thepast, I have painted holly and berries whiteand added them to a bowl of colouredbaubles. This is very eye-catching; as it issomething unique, so don't be afraid to trysomething new! Another greatarrangement is to fill large glass vases withbaubles, I usually do this in colour co-ordination with my tree!

Finally, the dining table! Lunch is aniconic part of Christmas day for us all soit's essential you get your tabledecorations exactly how you want them. Agreat table piece idea is to place a row ofoversized witches balls, foliage, apples,oranges, waxed roses and holly placed


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down the centre of the dining table. This iseffortless yet creates a high-impact look.

When you are sitting down to eatChristmas dinner, you want your guest tofeel as though they are in an enchantedChristmas home. Use big bold accessorieson the dining table to help create thisatmosphere. I use big chunky napkin ringson simple linen napkins or a largecentrepiece for the table. If you don't havespace to put up all your Christmas cards,get a big bowl and throw them all in it!

However you spend your Christmasmake sure you're home reflects it, let yourcreativity really shine and don't be afraidto really showcase what Christmas is aboutfor you.

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H6HeadphonesbyB&OPlay –Natural Leather.£329

GraceVanity Desk byCarlo Colombo–Tobaccostained ash. £3115

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CristallinoGold LimitedEdition Football Tableby Teckell. £19,300

Tic Tac 14Wall Clock byStudioG&R–Tobaccostained ash. £2275

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NunoStorage Stoolby KensakuOshiro.£2695


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Pool Table byChevillotte. £13,600

Blob Floor LampbyGinoCarollo– Titanium /Glass. £2250

Limited EditionCassina LC4CPChaise Longue by LeCorbusier,Jeanneret, Perriand – Louis VuittonLeather. £5525


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Original 1227BrassDesk LampbyAnglepoise –Dusty Blue. £225

WishboneChairbyHans J.Wegnerand Paul Smith –Painted SolidWood /WovenWool. £745

Series UP5Armchair byGaetanoPesce – Red.£3720

Uten. Silo IIOrganiser byDorotheeBecker. £217

Chair_OnebyKonstantinGrcic– RedAluminium/Concrete Base.£415


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ProustGeometrica byAlessandroMendini. £9660

AltdeutscheChest byStudio Job –Solid Pine /HandPaintedArtwork.£5580

BarcelonaArmchair byLudwigMies van der Rohe–Black Leather. £5230


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SamValet StandbyC. Ballabio –CanalettaWalnut. £2885

Vitra AluminiumChairbyCharles andRay.Call for details

WingChair StripesLimited Edition byPaul Smith +HansJ.Wegner. £7200

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The perfect Christmas Day starter byWayne Sullivan, Head Chef at the Kings Head, Cirencester

500g fresh salmon fillet (skin and fatremoved, you can ask your fishmongerto do this for you)250g hand picked white crab meat2 spring onion2 red chili50g chives25ml olive oil

Curing mix for salmon250g table salt250g caster sugar1 star aniseZest 1 lemon1 red chili, deseeded

1. Using at least a 2” deep plasticcontainer with a lid, mix all of the curingmix together and layer half of the mixat the bottom of the container.

2. Lay on the salmon and ensure it’scompletely flat, now use the remainingcuring mix to completely cover thesalmon so that you can no longer see anyflesh. Place the lid on the container andplace this in the fridge for 15-18 hours.

3. To test the salmon to if it is curedenough, simply press the flesh, if it feelsfirm and a little dry, this is an indicationit is cured fully. If it still feels soft andfleshy, cover the area you haveuncovered and leave for longer.

4.When fully cured, remove the salmonfrom the cure and run under cold freshwater for 5 minutes to remove any curethat may have been left behind. Removefrom the water and wrap in a tea towelto dry.

5. Pick through your crab meat toensure there are no pieces of shell left inthere, season with a touch of sea salt,2 twists of black pepper and juice of halfa lemon, set aside.

6. Finely slice the spring onion and chilion an angle. Take care with the chili notto include the seeds.

7. Unwrap the salmon and slice as thinor as thickly as you like. Arrange on theplate and cover with the crabmeat,again using as much or as little as youlike. Sprinkle on the chopped chives,chili and spring onion, drizzle a littleolive oil and enjoy with some freshlybaked French stick.

Wayne SullivanKings Head Hotel24 Market PlaceCirencesterGL7 2NRT 01285 700 900E [email protected] www.kingshead-hotel.co.uk

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TAILOR-MADE SHORT BREAK HOLIDAYSHolidays to 70 classic cities and 250 relaxing rural locations throughout Europe and beyond - perfect for celebrating a special occasion in style. We can create the perfect itinerary using selected hotels and private transfers with travel by any combination of

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those with an interest in history, art, gardens, architecture and music.

EXTENSIVE BROCHURE RANGEOur collection of brochures features a wide range of destinations throughout Europe, including

dedicated brochures for Italy, France and Spain. We also have specialist brochures to Morocco, Southern Africa and the India Subcontinent, and for those who prefer to travel with a small group of like-minded

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For more information or to book a holiday contact Debbie Taylor on 01451 810255 or email [email protected]

With over 20 years of experience creating tailor-made holidays, Debbie at Holidays Please is your local, independent travel expert, available seven days a week. Debbie works closely together with tailor-made

specialists Kirker Holidays to help create the perfect itinerary for your personal requirements. Please call or email to discuss your next holiday plans.

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I n the heart of the Midlands, one kitchencompany has been taking interior ideasand turning them into reality for over a

quarter of a century. Kitchen Gallery createskitchens of distinction, installing stunningSieMatic furniture and designer appliances intosome of the finest homes in the region, acrossthe UK and overseas.Since it began trading in 1987, Kitchen

Gallery has understood the importance ofquality and craftsmanship at every stage of thedesign process. From initial consultationthrough to installation, customers can expectonly the very finest levels of service andaftercare, while SieMatic represents the veryfinest in contemporary kitchen design.

Kitchen Gallery have been designing andinstalling SieMatic furniture since 1987 insome of the finest addresses in theMidlands, Nationally and Internationally

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SieMatic kitchens are widely regarded asbeing among the very best availableanywhere. That’s why Kitchen Gallery isproud to be an exclusive supplier of thesesuperior products.

There is inspiration galore atkitchengallery.co.uk, but to trulyappreciate the workmanship andundeniable beauty of SieMatic kitchens,nothing compares to experiencing them inthe flesh.

Kitchen Gallery has two award-winningshowrooms in Solihull and Stratford-Upon-Avon, serving to bring kitchen dreamsto life.

Kitchen Gallery257 Birmingham Road, Stratford UponAvon, Warwickshire, CV37 0BFwww.kitchengallery.co.ukTel: 01789 267 001


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T: 01386 701079 E:[email protected] www.mikehonourwindows.co.ukMike Honour Windows Ltd, Unit 85 Northwick Business Centre, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9RF

Bletchley Park: www.bletchleypark.org.uk Contact Sam Honour or one of our team on: 01386 701079

Mike Honour/Lattice PeriodWindows Ltd specialisingin the manufacure andinstallation of steelwindows and

traditional leaded lights,all hand made by

our team of experiencedcraftsmen.

The company alsospecialises in the

refurbishment of existingperiod windows andleaded lights, traditionaltimber frames and

various types of glazing.Our windows can be part

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Sims Hilditch paired Neptune’s traditional Chichester kitchen with a stunning Harrogate dining table and chairs to create a focal point for family life.Neptune by Sims Hilditch, SN14 8JR, [email protected]

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Transforming an 11th Century Grade II listed manorhouse into a contemporary family home was all aboutrethinking the space for award winning interiordesigner, Emma Sims Hilditch

Dare toDREAMA Sims Hilditch project

P erched high above the local village andset amongst rolling lawns and 1 acrelake, this charming Dorset manor house

enjoys an outlook almost as spectacular as itshistory.The property dates back to the time of

William the Conqueror, who gifted the manor toone of his favourite noblemen. The buildingliterally has its heritage etched into the verystone, with names and dates carved into windowframes and other unlikely places.When the manor house was recently

purchased, the new owners decided the time hadcome to transform it from its manorial past into

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a light-filled, contemporary home.To assist them in striking the right balance

between preserving the patina of the past whilebringing the interior up to date, the ownersturned to Cotswold based interior designer,Emma Sims Hilditch.

Emma is known for her skill in breathing newlife into listed buildings. Hers is an understatedaesthetic that introduces contemporary lifestyleelements in a manner that is sympathetic tohistory and heritage.

“Listed buildings should be more than justtime capsules for period features,” says Emma.

“They should be lived in and enjoyed in a waythat makes sense for contemporary needs butwithout jeopardising their rich character.”

For Emma, the starting point is always to stripback as much as possible in order to get a senseof the bones of a property.

“It’s important to peel away the layers ofprevious decoration to discover the building’s rawmateriality,” she explains.

In the case of this Dorset manor house, shediscovered something of an historical jigsawpuzzle; Norman and Georgian architecturepieced together with beautiful wooden beams,


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original stone walls, ancient flagstone floors,large fireplaces and detailed wooden panelling.

“This is where I drew my inspiration beforelooking at how to design the interior in a waythat made sense for my client’s lifestyle and thespace,” says Emma.

The key task was to re-evaluate the existingconfiguration of the rooms, especially on theground floor. As the clients did not want a formaldining room but hankered after a large kitchenand open living area, Emma made some boldchanges.

“The goal was to redefine the space to bebetter for modern living,” says Emma. “By doingaway with the formal dining room, we were ableto relocate the drawing room into this stunningGeorgian wing of the house. We thenreconfigured the old drawing room into a largeopen-plan kitchen-dining room, which gave usfurther scope to create a beautifully functionallaundry and bootroom in what had been the oldkitchen.”

The kitchen was an especially satisfying areato design as it initially presented a number of

challenges in terms of introducing fittedfurniture to crooked walls and uneven floors.Emma’s solution was to design bespoke cabinetsthat perfectly fit the space.

“Sometimes standard cabinets just don’t dothe trick but our team has an ace up our sleevewhen it comes to knowledge and skill in furnituredesign.”

Emma also reconfigured the rooms on thefirst and second floors to create a beautifulmaster bedroom and en suite bathroom thatmake the most of the open beams. The ceilingheight is accentuated by the clever use ofwallpaper to create an airy yet intimate feeling.

The overall result is seamlessly classic yetcontemporary; an aesthetic that Emmacultivates in both her work and personal life.

“I believe that good design is not merely adiscipline but a way of life. It was a delight to beable to apply this philosophy to a building asunique as this.”

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Many of us dream of having a kitchen that not only performs as an inspiring cooking

environment, but that combines effortlessly with a workable living space too. A space

that is beautifully crafted to achieve the delicate balance of functionality, comfort and

luxury. This Bower Willis Designs kitchen delivers on all counts, and so much more.

“Multi-function spaces have become the versatile hub of the modern family home,” says Jeremy

Bower. “People increasingly ask us to design kitchens where families can cook, eat and work together.”

And such was the case in this tiny Cotswold village when a client approached Bower Willis Designs

to design a new kitchen and living spaces as part of their home renovation project. Building client

confidence was fundamental to the success of this design since they had experienced problems

with kitchen suppliers in the past at their previous home. “It was with some caution and nervousness

that I approached Bower Willis because of previous experience,” says the client, “but I have nothing

but praise for their professional and business like approach. Nothing has been too much trouble and

they have been a pleasure to work with.”

“It would, I think, be fair to say that I went to them with plenty of my own ideas. I’d had a long

time to consider the type and style of my new kitchen and they responded quickly with a clear

understanding of what I wanted. They share my passion for attention to detail and we worked

together to create a design with which I am now so happy.”

Modern multi-living delight

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The project involved a series of rooms in the sizeable extension to the back of the property, including

kitchen, boot room, utility room, dining and sitting areas. Each space had its own set of requirements;

the kitchen should of course be functional, elegant and inviting, where the owners could enjoy creating

meals to share with friends and family. “I enjoy cooking,” says the client, “Sunday lunch is a tradition in

our family and I do not use convenience meals. The layout of this big room works really well as all our

everyday requirements are here in one place.”

To enhance the owners’ enjoyment of cooking and entertaining, the kitchen features a wealth of cooking

appliances, including a V-ZUG combi steam oven and induction hob, as well as an Aga, which the client had

purchased previously. “I wanted the work tops and sink to co-ordinate as much as possible with the Aga so that

it became a seamless run of colour,” the client explains. “I also did not want tall cupboards as I felt these would

intrude too much on an area which is also a dining and sitting area. As a practical matter, I’m not very tall and

didn’t want to have to stand on steps to reach things down, and they get more awkward as you get older too.”

Inviting guests effortlessly away from the kitchen is the dining area with elegant mahogany table and

chairs. “I am finding that entertaining is less formal than at our previous house, where we had a separate

dining room, but this informality is very popular now. We have already had a number of friends for supper

and it has worked extremely well.”

Past the table you will find the comfort and relaxation of a stylishly furnished sitting area, lovingly

referred to as ‘the snug’. With inviting sofas, a wood burning stove and bespoke in-frame furniture painted

“They share my passion for

attention to detail and we worked

together to create a design with

which I am now so happy”.

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Come in and see us at

The Coach House, 3b New Street,

Shipston On Stour, Warwickshire,

CV36 4EW.

Call us on 01608 690 870

Visit www.bowerwillisdesigns.co.uk

in a muted Period matt grey, the full height bookcases and drawers along one wall balance the room beautifully

with the kitchen. Every detail has been considered, for example, the fireside cupboard nestled in the window

aperture has pocket doors to discreetly conceal the television on an innovative hinge system.

“This project is a great example of combining elements of classic style with modern design,” says Jeremy.

“We have contemporary square edge panels in the boot room and utility, Deco crossover style in the kitchen

and timeless furniture in the sitting room. When considered sympathetically to the fabric of the building, there’s

no reason why traditional and contemporary can’t make perfect design partners.”

Just off to the side of the kitchen sits the hard wearing, functional utility room. Designed in Oak and Graphite

colours to complement the kitchen design, it features an impressive wall of floor to celling cupboards that

elegantly swallow the storage of those less frequently used items, alongside an additional fridge and a full height

freezer. An extra sink, u-shape layout of under counter cupboards and laundry appliances complete the room.

“The boot room at the side entrance to the house posed an interesting brief,” explains Jeremy, “as we needed

to accommodate the gas boiler and electrical tech wizardry housed in the command centre of a contemporary

home.” Fireproofing panels between each unit ensured safety, neatly concealed behind a wall of full height

burgundy units in high gloss finish to create a sleek and stylish appeal.

And what plans to celebrate the coming festivities in their newly designed rooms? “We are hoping to have

the family here with us for Christmas, and of course with two small grandchildren the magic of Father Christmas

will make it so very special.”

Kitchen: Callerton Grand Deco in Oak and Midnight Grey. Silestone worktops in Marengo Suede.

Utility: Callerton Cubic in Oak and Graphite Grey. Silestone worktops in Blanco Norte.

Sitting room: Bespoke in-frame furniture.Boot room: Callerton in high-gloss burgundy. The design was complemented with innovative, sophisticated direct task and ambient lighting by Lightmasters.

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