CREATING CONTRASTS Marble checkerboard floor tiles and vintage Turkish rug add depth and warmth alongside reclaimed wood cabinetry and shelving. Veined quartz sink side worktops compliment the old science lab counter on the opposite side.

One of the first decisions was to replace the 4 ring hob and integrated oven with a Falcon range cooker to plenty of space for family cooking.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic galley enclosed kitchen in Kent with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, metallic splashback and vinyl flooring.

This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.

A listed very old cottage was in need of a new kitchen that would be sympathetic to the space and the chestnut dresser the client already had.To maximise the space, we moved the Everhot cooker from the end wall to the side. We were then able to utilise the corners better with an open shelving unit made out of reclaimed pine and oak.a new sink unit with cupboard with drawers and doors was also made and 2 pull-out worktops added to provide more work surface and a breakfast table. The height of the ceiling also allowed us to fit a shelving unit for the pots and pans and free up the lower shelves.

Oak topped cupboard and shelving unit. Re-using an old pine cupboard which had been in the family for a very long time. This was incorporated into some new shelving to create some more useful space. the old cupboard was striped and sanded back. The shelving was made from pine to match the original cupboard. The top/worksurface is made from solid oak and finished with an natural oil/wax combination. This creats a hard wearing, water resistant surface whilst keeping the natural look and feel of the timber. This finish is also very easily replenished/repaired or re done.

Exterior
Inspiration for a medium sized and black rustic bungalow detached house in Kent with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.

Xavier Mansfield
Photo of a medium sized rustic ensuite bathroom in Sydney with blue cabinets, a claw-foot bath, a double shower, white tiles, porcelain tiles, mosaic tile flooring, marble worktops, multi-coloured floors and a hinged door.

Cozy living room with William Morris Curtain screen door. Furniture: Client's Own.
This is an example of a small rustic enclosed living room in Kent with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors and blue walls.

For this guest bedroom we have created a bespoke wooden headboard with a warm tone LED strip running behind it, which gives some soft ambient light.
Photo of a small rustic guest bedroom in Other with beige walls, carpet and beige floors.

Medium sized rustic open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Medium sized rustic home in Other.

Photo of a medium sized and white rustic two floor house exterior in Other with mixed cladding and a pitched roof.

Swimming pool with infinity edge .
This is an example of a medium sized rustic swimming pool in Kent.

Photo of a medium sized and white rustic two floor house exterior in Other with mixed cladding and a pitched roof.

Una cocina, con espacio reducido y configuración lineal, en la que volvimos protagonista al suelo para dotarla de muchísima personalidad. Con materiales cálidos, el resultado nos transmite una sensación de hogar, dando como resultado una cocina de la que no querrás salir.

Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and restore the original stone construction and highlight it both inside and out in order to gain approval from the local authorities under a strict code for the reuse of historic structures. The poor state of preservation of the original timber structure presented the design team with the opportunity to reconstruct the roof using three large timber frames, produced by craftsmen from the Amish community. Following local craft techniques, the truss joints were achieved using wood dowels without adhesives and the stone walls were laid without the use of apparent mortar. The new roof, covered with cedar shingles, projects beyond the original footprint of the building to create two porches. One frames the main entrance and the other protects a generous outdoor living space on the south side. New wood trusses are left exposed and emphasized with indirect lighting design. The walls of the short facades were opened up to create large windows and bring the expansive views of the forest and neighboring creek into the space. The palette of interior finishes is simple and forceful, limited to the use of wood, stone and glass. The furniture design, including the suspended fireplace, integrates with the architecture and complements it through the judicious use of natural fibers and textiles. The result is a contemporary and timeless architectural work that will coexist harmoniously with the traditional buildings in its surroundings, protected in perpetuity for their historical heritage value.

Designed from a “high-tech, local handmade” philosophy, this house was conceived with the selection of locally sourced materials as a starting point. Red brick is widely produced in San Pedro Cholula, making it the stand-out material of the house. An artisanal arrangement of each brick, following a non-perpendicular modular repetition, allowed expressivity for both material and geometry-wise while maintaining a low cost. The house is an introverted one and incorporates design elements that aim to simultaneously bring sufficient privacy, light and natural ventilation: a courtyard and interior-facing terrace, brick-lattices and windows that open up to selected views. In terms of the program, the said courtyard serves to articulate and bring light and ventilation to two main volumes: The first one comprised of a double-height space containing a living room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor, and bedroom on the second floor. And a second one containing a smaller bedroom and service areas on the first floor, and a large terrace on the second. Various elements such as wall lamps and an electric meter box (among others) were custom-designed and crafted for the house.

Medium sized rustic kitchen in Other.

Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and restore the original stone construction and highlight it both inside and out in order to gain approval from the local authorities under a strict code for the reuse of historic structures. The poor state of preservation of the original timber structure presented the design team with the opportunity to reconstruct the roof using three large timber frames, produced by craftsmen from the Amish community. Following local craft techniques, the truss joints were achieved using wood dowels without adhesives and the stone walls were laid without the use of apparent mortar. The new roof, covered with cedar shingles, projects beyond the original footprint of the building to create two porches. One frames the main entrance and the other protects a generous outdoor living space on the south side. New wood trusses are left exposed and emphasized with indirect lighting design. The walls of the short facades were opened up to create large windows and bring the expansive views of the forest and neighboring creek into the space. The palette of interior finishes is simple and forceful, limited to the use of wood, stone and glass. The furniture design, including the suspended fireplace, integrates with the architecture and complements it through the judicious use of natural fibers and textiles. The result is a contemporary and timeless architectural work that will coexist harmoniously with the traditional buildings in its surroundings, protected in perpetuity for their historical heritage value.