A simple yet fun brief with real ‘WOW’ results. Our client had purchased a Georgian lodge adjacent to their main house. He asked us to maintain the exterior of this charming lodge but to create a playful den inside, suitable for entertaining the client’s children and their teenage friends. His only specific requests were for a basketball court, gym and sauna.
- Project type: Full refurbishment including extension
- Project size: 1,700ft2
- Contractor: Gladding Interiors
- Landscape Designer: Stefano Marinaz
- Photographer: Nick Smith
- Completion: 2016
Kingston
Surrey
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With such a loose brief, we set to work creating a fantastical interior full of creativity and fun. The overall theme is that of a party house channelling the atmosphere of an unorthodox members club. We commissioned a highly respected graffiti artist to transform the games room with walls inspired by 1970’s comic book scenes.
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Sporting memorabilia, Americana and childhood relics are scattered throughout the property, injecting energy and playfulness in every corner.
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The entertainment continues into the grounds of this property with an illuminated basketball court next to a relaxed seating area and firepit.