Modern open plan living space with beautiful views over the countryside. A large walnut dining table with rattan chairs sits in front of a mustard sofa focused around a green media unit

A contemporary colourful home set in the Somerset countryside.

Over a three year process we worked with our client on a complete design package for this newly developed four bedroom home in the pretty village of Wellow near Bath. We were brought on to the project at an early stage and worked alongside the architect to create an internal layout that worked perfectly for the property’s combined use as a family home and luxury holiday home. The layout centres around a bright open plan kitchen and living space with a high angled ceiling and sweeping views over the surrounding countryside.

We designed all joinery items throughout the property including the kitchen cabinetry, media units and staircase and enlisted skilled craftsmen to bring our designs to life. Combining complimentary timber finishes throughout including walnut, spruce and oak create a rich layered feel. A colour thread was used throughout the property with cool blue and green tones balanced by warm ochre and terracotta. It was important for the client that each space had its own design identity but incorporating a clear colour thread ensured a sense of cohesion.

As with many of our projects we combined bespoke made items and high end finishes with cost effective furniture and accessories to create a striking design that was within budget.

We have had the pleasure of working with this client on a number of projects and it was an absolute pleasure to work with them again to create this beautiful home!

Design and styling by Studio Rey for Black Door Stays/ Photography by Chris Snook/ Build by CRD/ Architectural design by BPB/ Kitchen by Emerson Living/ Bespoke joinery by Jason Rice/ Staircase by Oakwrights

A contemporary living space with a green media unit filled with vases and planting. A colourful cushion sits on a cosy cream armchair
A contemporary kitchen with walnut and ribbed green cabinetry. A modern globe pendant sits over a walnut table and rattan dining chairs
Modern walnut kitchen with green reeded units and green textural tiles
 
A modern kitchen with walnut and ribbed green cabinetry. Speckled terrazzo worktop and green backsplash tiles
 
 
A walnut cabinet opens to reveal an ochre pantry unit with terrazzo worktop and drawers
 
A modern oak staircase with slatted oak bannister. A soft white pendant light sits over the staircase with a gallery wall of art on the wall
A simple oak staircase with slatted oak screen and yellow painted ceiling
 
A view in to a small cloakroom with house of hackney wallpaper and blue tiles
 
 
A small and cosy snug with sage green walls and a terracotta sofa. A vintage coffee table and artwork and earthy rug give it a cosy feel
 
A light filled primary bedroom with light blue walls and bespoke wardrobe and dressing table nook
A seating nook next to a window overlooking rolling hills. Modern and bright with cream patterned textiles
A pretty blue dressing table nook with Paint and paper library wallpaper.
A bedroom with a mustard headboard and colourful patterned fabric wall hanging. Striped mustard cushions add texture. bedside pendant lights create a cosy glow
 
A bathroom with Bert and May cream and mustard stripe tiles. A curved mirror with modern globe wall lights
 
A large bathroom with mustard tiles and cream terrazzo tiles
A calm neutral bedroom with grooved oak wall panelling. A velvet pink blanket and brass wall lights add a touch of luxury
A pretty bathroom with pink and green patterned tiles and brass pendant light
A bedroom with velvet mustard headboard and floral patterned wallpaper
A bedroom shot of a rattan wardrobe and chair with seagrass rug. Soft pink walls and a terracotta ceiling
A green bedroom with blue patterned floral wallpaper and blue velvet headboard