Beaumont, Cumbria
Windermere, Lake District
2024
Photography: Jamie Thompson
Originally built in the late 1800s by renowned local builders G.H. Pattinson, this Victorian detached house enjoys an elevated position overlooking Lake Windermere. We were appointed to lead the decorative interior renovation, with the aim of transforming the property into a sophisticated, family-friendly holiday home that respects its heritage while offering a refined, contemporary experience.
Our design approach focused on celebrating the existing architecture — high ceilings, detailed mouldings, and original timberwork — using these features as a foundation for a layered, modern scheme. Working within the original layout, we introduced a calm, tonal palette and a blend of natural materials and textures to bring warmth, depth and cohesion throughout.
Particular attention was given to balancing old and new: traditional detailing is paired with clean-lined joinery, sculptural lighting, and carefully selected furnishings to create a sense of understated elegance. The result is a timeless, characterful home that feels both considered and comfortable — a true retreat, rooted in its surroundings yet relevant for today.
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![A bright bedroom with two twin beds with beige upholstered headboards, green and white pillows, and cream blankets, a wooden nightstand between them, and a large window with a view of trees outside.]()
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![Modern bathroom with white sink, copper faucet, round mirror, two wall-mounted lights, and large window showing autumn trees outside.]()
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![Modern bathroom featuring a white bathtub with a wooden tray holding a rolled white towel, a black and white geometric patterned tile floor, white textured wall behind, a gold floor-standing faucet, and a glass shower enclosure.]()
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![Interior view of a hallway in a house with a staircase on the left, dark wooden flooring, white walls, and modern lighting fixtures.]()
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![View of a modern interior room through an open door with a stone and brick exterior wall, featuring a black console table, two white table lamps, and a landscape picture on a white wall.]()
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![A dimly lit home theater with four orange velvet armchairs, a black couch with multiple dark cushions, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and dark-colored walls.]()
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![Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island with four bar stools, and a dining area with windows overlooking green trees.]()
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![A dining area with a wooden table and four black chairs with woven seats, large windows showing green foliage outside, and two black pendant lights hanging from a white ceiling with a skylight.]()
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![Living room with two blue sofas, patterned cushions, wooden coffee tables, black marble fireplace, wall-mounted TV, artwork, window, and modern lighting fixtures.]()
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![Living room with a brown curved sofa, white pillows, a large window with a brown shade, a potted plant, a wooden dining table, and green upholstered seating. Artwork and vases are displayed on a wooden sideboard.]()
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![Modern bedroom with dark paneled walls, a beige upholstered bed with white and brown pillows, a black nightstand with a white lamp, a small black side table with a black and white lamp, and a window with gray shades showing trees outside.]()
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![A bedroom with a view of a glass shower enclosure in an adjacent bathroom, a bed with white bedding and a beige pillow, a black dresser with two beige lamps, framed mountain artwork on the wall, and neutral-colored walls.]()
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![A neatly made bedroom with a large bed, beige and white bedding, decorative pillows, a bench at the foot of the bed, a window with curtains, a wall lamp, a framed picture, and a carpeted floor.]()
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![A dark blue velvet sofa with black pillows, a textured beige rug, a side table with a marble top, and a section of a black wall with a speaker.]()
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