50,698 Medium Sized, Large and Small Green Home Design Ideas, Pictures and Inspiration

The drawing room and library with striking Georgian features such as full height sash windows, marble fireplace and tall ceilings. Bespoke shelves for book, desk and sofa make it a social yet contemplative space.

Tropical ensuite shower room with botanical wall and mirrored vanity unit.
Photo of a medium sized retro shower room bathroom in Sussex with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, black tiles, ceramic tiles, green walls, ceramic flooring, a wall-mounted sink, wooden worktops, black floors, an open shower, brown worktops, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and an alcove shower.

This large garden sits on top of a hill with a spectacular view of a lake and mountains. The client requested we connect two distinct sitting areas with a decorative pathway, one at the house and one at the bottom of the garden. They also asked for a subtle planting scheme that complemented the garden without deterring from the views. Our team was successful in completing this project by: Adding a large dining patio made of slabs near the home. Integrating linear stepping stones into the patio leading towards the stairs. Creating sculptural stair structures of staggered blocks. Designing the stairs to become linear stepping stones at the bottom of the slope, leading to a secondary patio with a circular lounging set. Merging grasses and meadow perennials with the existing landscape.

The lounge has been designed as a calming yet sophisticated, family-friendly space, equally suited to entertaining guests or relaxing together for a quiet evening with a board game. We have retained and restored original details, including the coffered ceiling and lincrusta door panels, while installing triple-glazed sash windows and insulation to improve energy performance. This space forms part of a wider retrofit of a beautiful Edwardian home in Bushey. We have worked closely with the client and their architect to balance energy efficiency with the preservation of the property’s character, while reflecting the family’s interior style.

Our design featured a contemporary circular swim zone, surrounded by a concentric ring of regeneration zone on one side, bordered with a geometrically aligned deck. The pool utilises a hybrid filtration system, giving it the tranquil beauty of water plants while the biological filter takes care of most of the hard work. A marginal shelf of native perennials seamlessly transitions into a gravel garden surrounding the pool. The deck, made from Brimstone ash, cleverly hides access hatches to the filtration system beneath. For the pool’s edge, we selected sawn sandstone coping with a soft bullnose finish, creating a contemporary yet elegant border where the swim zone meets the gravel garden. These clean lines give the circular pool a modern, polished look. Positioned like a perfect lens of water within the garden, the pool complements the contemporary design of the property. It reflects the surrounding mature birch trees and the dramatic hues of the sunset, and is visible from every viewpoint in the house, making it the focal point of the landscape.

Master bedroom in an Edwardian Family Home in North London. We reconfigured the space and widened the chimney breast to accommodate a Superking bed for a boutique hotel feel.

Inspiration for a small eclectic bathroom in Cornwall with white cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, ceramic tiles, ceramic flooring, feature lighting, a single sink, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, green tiles, green walls, quartz worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops and a freestanding vanity unit.

Seahorses is a stunning new home near Falmouth enjoying magnificent panoramic views of the south coast seascape. Sitting on the clifftops within an AONB, the house and gardens occupy a gently sloping site that connects with the adjacent South West Coastal Path. The context and terrain of the surrounding landscape informed the design and an imaginative and ambitious solution to site levels was crucial to the success of the scheme. As a result, the completed house is lower than the original, thus creating privacy for the occupants whilst still respecting neighbouring homes. The split-level, linear design is carefully organised around a spine wall of local granite that runs from the exterior of the building through the interior. This arrangement allows the living areas and bedrooms to connect with the landscape and integrate seamlessly with outdoor spaces. A mix of grasses, sedum and indigenous coastal plants on the green roof help to embed the building into its surroundings. The palette of natural materials creates a layered, permeable effect on the exterior, which will season with time and weather, thereby allowing it to assimilate into its coastal setting. Of equal importance was landscaping, which was integral to the design intent. With thoughtful positioning of the new dwelling, significant areas of mature and established planting were protected and retained. Photograph: Elliott White Photography

Design ideas for a large farmhouse two floor front extension in Sussex with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a tiled roof, a red roof and board and batten cladding.

Medium sized contemporary back patio in London with natural stone paving.

A light modern kitchen with Calacatta Gold marble work surface and splashback
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, beige floors and beige worktops.

Nestled in a quiet North Bristol suburb, Helen's Arts and Crafts home blends historic charm with modern family living. The kitchen extension was designed to connect indoors and outdoors, overlooking a natural swimming pond and a secluded garden, perfect for family life and entertaining. Helen's vision was clear: a kitchen to unite her multi-generational family, including her husband, 87-year-old mother, pets, and frequent visitors. "This is our forever home, so we really wanted somebody who could work with us to deliver our forever kitchen," she says. After exploring options, Helen found Tom Howley and their designer Julieanne, who helped create a kitchen that's "as functional as it is welcoming." Inspired by restaurant kitchens, the design features two central islands, one for prep and cleaning, the other for cooking and plating, allowing Helen to move easily and stay connected with family. "It feels like cooking doesn't interrupt time with family; it enhances it," Helen smiles. The bold blue cabinetry, warm brass handles, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow make the kitchen a vibrant hub. Helen cherishes how it hosts lively family moments: "This kitchen enables that", from casual meals to unforgettable celebrations.

Medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in West Midlands with a built-in sink, green cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, yellow floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling and a feature wall.

Design ideas for a small contemporary half tiled bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tiles, ceramic tiles, multi-coloured floors, double sinks, a floating vanity unit and a corner shower.

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Inspiration for a medium sized victorian formal living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floors.

Stunning Pluck Kitchen in soft green with marble worktops and feature lighting.
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble worktops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, green worktops, exposed beams and feature lighting.

This project was all about taking a tired, cluttered bathroom and turning it into a calm, design-led sanctuary. The original space was heavy on storage but lacked character, with dated cabinetry, fussy curtains, and no real sense of style or flow. The new design strips everything back to a clean, modern canvas. We introduced soft neutral tiles in a handmade finish for texture, paired with a striking herringbone marble floor to elevate the look. A bespoke vanity with fluted detailing creates subtle movement, while the arched mirror framed by elegant wall lights adds depth and sophistication. Brass fixtures were chosen throughout to bring warmth and a touch of luxury, from the concealed flush plate to the wall-mounted taps. The layered lighting (including the ceiling pendant) ensures this bathroom feels inviting both day and night. To keep the design practical for everyday family life, we added bespoke built-in storage in the nook behind the door — the perfect hidden spot for all the family bathroom essentials (because beautiful doesn’t mean you can’t also be organised!). The result? A contemporary, timeless bathroom that feels effortlessly stylish yet practical — the kind of space you’d actually look forward to starting your day in.

The seating area in the open plan kitchen diner of our Wandsworth Common Family Home is positioned near to the Crittal style aluminium sliding doors to make the most of the view of the garden