Tane Cox of Red Architecture helps a city family find a rural rhythm

In the kitchen, the American oak cabinets meet a stainless steel bench. Some of the décor details here include a light by Linetec over the island, an Olio teapot by Barber Osgerby x Royal Doulton and stools from Flotsam & Jetsam.

For Georgia’s room, the team designed a window seat below a large sliding window to give her wide-open views to the northwest. It connects to a desk, above which is an artwork by Sue Novell.

“Right from the concept stage, we were looking for built-in shelving to be a feature throughout the house for our books and collected objects,” says Miriam. Beside this bookshelf in the second living area is a photograph by Mark Smith, Main Trunk Line, which was taken near Cambridge. The sofa from Forma is enhanced by a block-coloured bolster from Città.

Float by Ed Bats beautifies the dining space.

The couple loved working with Luke Mackay of Mackay Construction, who managed the majority of the project. Michael Snookes of Construct designed and fitted the built-in American oak cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom, as well as the window seats, two desks and several areas of shelving.