A former stables conversion into a compact, highly personal home for a graphic design couple to allow the next generation to occupy the main house. Working within the existing envelope, the brief focused on maximising functionality, storage, and character without structural intervention, using colour, joinery, and furnishings as the primary design tools.

A cherished artwork informed the colour strategy; green and terracotta tones define precincts and visually connect levels. Green dominates on the ground floor, while terracotta animates the stairwell and first floor. Checkerboard tiles in green downstairs and terracotta upstairs, add continuity. The open stairwell maintains spatial generosity, while custom joinery provides privacy, display, and essential storage.

Furnishings were carefully selected to support the clients’ love of colour Felt rugs define zones and add warmth, while lighting is predominantly wall-mounted due to limited ceiling heights, with a single pendant heralding the clients existing dining table. The bedroom takes a muted green for calm. A double-sided cupboard serves as shoe storage in the entry and vanity cupboard in the bathroom. Pigeonhole shelving creates a library-like space, balancing display with concealed storage. Retaining original stable doors for bathroom and bedroom, grounds the residence in its history while supporting a sustainable, budget conscious approach.