RIX Ryan Photography
Design ideas for a large nautical master bedroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Photo of a small beach style guest bedroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls, carpet and beige floors.

Jodie Johnson Photography
This is an example of a medium sized coastal bedroom in Melbourne with white walls, carpet and grey floors.

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.

Medium sized nautical bedroom in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Medium sized beach style bedroom in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Photo of a medium sized coastal bedroom in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Infused with Federation character, this classic single-level home displays a host of impressive credentials for contemporary entertaining. Open-plan living boasts a light-filled dual aspect, while private alfresco forums radiates calm and elegance to the front and rear. -Charming front patio set within gracious manicured grounds -Open-plan living/dining area -Bright gas and stone kitchen with stainless steel appliances -Large sundrenched, leafy and paved rear entertainers' courtyard -New luxurious wool carpet -Modern fully-tiled bathroom with sleek stone vanity top -Built-ins, high ceilings, deep sills, plantation shutters

Studio 33
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal mezzanine bedroom in Sydney with white walls and black floors.

Queen Sized Guest Bedroom, suitable for holiday accommodation
Small beach style guest bedroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls, carpet and beige floors.

Infused with Federation character, this classic single-level home displays a host of impressive credentials for contemporary entertaining. Open-plan living boasts a light-filled dual aspect, while private alfresco forums radiates calm and elegance to the front and rear. -Charming front patio set within gracious manicured grounds -Open-plan living/dining area -Bright gas and stone kitchen with stainless steel appliances -Large sundrenched, leafy and paved rear entertainers' courtyard -New luxurious wool carpet -Modern fully-tiled bathroom with sleek stone vanity top -Built-ins, high ceilings, deep sills, plantation shutters

Photo of a medium sized coastal guest bedroom in Devon with white walls, carpet and grey floors.

Julia Preece
This is an example of a small nautical bathroom in Cornwall with freestanding cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a trough sink and wooden worktops.

Julia Preece
This is an example of a small coastal open plan dining room in Cornwall with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Julia Preece
Small coastal home in Cornwall.

Julia Preece
This is an example of a small beach style enclosed living room in Cornwall with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.

Julia Preece
Design ideas for a small beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, engineered stone countertops and a breakfast bar.

Julia Preece
Inspiration for a small beach style carpeted straight staircase in Cornwall.

Julia Preece
Small beach style family bathroom in Cornwall with freestanding cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a console sink and wooden worktops.