Hallway Design Ideas

FAMILY HOME IN SURREY The architectural remodelling, fitting out and decoration of a lovely semi-detached Edwardian house in Weybridge, Surrey. We were approached by an ambitious couple who’d recently sold up and moved out of London in pursuit of a slower-paced life in Surrey. They had just bought this house and already had grand visions of transforming it into a spacious, classy family home. Architecturally, the existing house needed a complete rethink. It had lots of poky rooms with a small galley kitchen, all connected by a narrow corridor – the typical layout of a semi-detached property of its era; dated and unsuitable for modern life. MODERNIST INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Our plan was to remove all of the internal walls – to relocate the central stairwell and to extend out at the back to create one giant open-plan living space! To maximise the impact of this on entering the house, we wanted to create an uninterrupted view from the front door, all the way to the end of the garden. Working closely with the architect, structural engineer, LPA and Building Control, we produced the technical drawings required for planning and tendering and managed both of these stages of the project. QUIRKY DESIGN FEATURES At our clients’ request, we incorporated a contemporary wall mounted wood burning stove in the dining area of the house, with external flue and dedicated log store. The staircase was an unusually simple design, with feature LED lighting, designed and built as a real labour of love (not forgetting the secret cloak room inside!) The hallway cupboards were designed with asymmetrical niches painted in different colours, backlit with LED strips as a central feature of the house. The side wall of the kitchen is broken up by three slot windows which create an architectural feel to the space.

Vista dall'ingresso: volume cucina/corridoio in rosso bordeaux (eating room di F&B) in contrasto con soffitto e libreria in colore blu/grigio (colore De Nimes di F&B). La libreria divide la zona cucina dal soggiorno e nasconde i pilastri. Il mobile della cucina in rosso bordeaux è in continuità con la parete del corriodio

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A partir des plans de l'architecte, aménagement et décoration de l'ensemble d'une maison de vacances de plus de 250m2 avec 6 chambres et 5 salles de bains avec la création de rangements, de salle de bains et cuisine maçonnés.

A side return extension was added to connect to the newly constructed extension. A small guest toilet was included, and the skylights create a feeling of openness and brightness. The warm colours contribute to the cosiness of this spacious passage.

BESPOKE

Hallway of Edwardian terraced house. New front door designed by Studio k. Full refurbishment, interior designed and project managed by Studio k. Photography by Penny Wincer

Set in the heart of Dublin 4, The Wellington honours the heritage of the home and site. The design blends contemporary details within partial conservation architecture. The house is home to an old Dublin Coach House - which was protected by conservation architecture. Original sash windows and a stone wall built in a traditional method were elements included as part of this conservation process. introducing the coral paint finish to the sash window frames walks the tightrope of modernity and heritage. This coral colour is used throughout the house on all window frames and doors as well as the stone for the kitchen island and a double height wall in the extremely unique interior courtyard - bringing a sense of warmth to the home. A corten steel structural sculpture sits at the entrance to this house creating a grand entrance to this grand home. The door was another aspect of the conservation architecture that had to remain and was a dichotomy to the grandeur of the home and design. A monochromatic bathroom with a mirror obelisk that disappears almost as soon as you notice it makes for a surreal and unexpected element. Mirror finishes on all interior window pockets provide a sense of scale and generous proportions to the spaces. Specialist wall finishes, materiality and play on scale and depth make this a harmonious and luxurious home. This project received an Honorable Mention at the Architecture Masterprize 2024.

Contemporary Hallway. The wall moulding not only adds intricate details but seamlessly conceals a door to the cloakroom and wardrobe.

Inspired by the luxurious hotels of Europe, we were inspired to keep the palette monochrome. but all the elements have strong lines that all work together to give a sense of drama. The amazing black and white geometric tiles take centre stage and greet everyone coming into this incredible double-fronted Victorian house. The console table is almost like a sculpture, holding the space alongside the very simple decorative elements. The simple pendants continue the black and white colour palette. With views from the front to the back of the house, the entrance hall is the grandest of entrances.

Two bespoke, mid-century-inspired, Murano-glass pendants complement the grandeur of this large entrance hall. The raw-edged stone table nods to the Portland stone from which this neo-baroque building was made. Artwork includes pieces by renowned figurative painter, Henrietta Dubrey, modernist pioneers, Sandra Blow and Terry Frost, and new wave sculptor, Julian Opie.