The Design Story

A Home Transformed

Warren House stands as a testament to thoughtful, luxury design. What was once a rambling period cottage has been transformed into a stunning contemporary showcase, blending original character with bold, modern finishes. Drag the slider on each image to reveal the transformation.

Sarah Ashcroft, Interior Designer

Sarah Ashcroft

Honey & Oak Interiors Interior Designer

Sarah brought the creative vision behind every room at Warren House. From the choice of materials and colour palettes to the carefully considered layouts, her design philosophy balances luxury with warmth — creating spaces that feel both indulgent and welcoming.

The Transformation

Exterior — The Property

The rear of Warren House — before, and transformed by day and by night with lighting that accentuates the distinctive A-frame.

Exterior — After (Aerial) Exterior — Before
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From Garage to Bar

Exterior — The Bar

The yellow garage door and building site — now a stone-clad entrance to the bar and games room.

Garage to Bar — After Garage — Before
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Sense of Arrival

Exterior — The Driveway

Overgrown approach — now a sweeping gravel drive with electric gates, planting, and a sense of arrival.

Driveway — After Driveway — Before
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Entertainment

The Bar & Games Room

From cluttered garage to fully plumbed bar with rock wall, rib-panelled ceiling, pool table, and dance floor.

Bar & Games Room — After Bar — Before
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Comfortable Relaxation

The Living Room

The A-frame living space — now with teal feature wall, statement chandelier, warm coloured sofa, and balcony views.

Living Room — After Living Room — Before
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Spa Retreat

Bathroom 3

Blue carpet and split-level — now a spa retreat with freestanding bath on a staged step, backlit mirror, and bronze finishes.

Bathroom 3 — After Bathroom 3 — Before
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Nature-Inspired

Bedroom — The Garden Room

Mid-construction with panelling framework — now a nature-inspired retreat with botanical wallpaper.

Garden Room — After Garden Room — Before
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Heart of the Home

Kitchen

White glossy doors and extractor fan — now taupe shaker style with alabaster pendants and LED-lit shelving.

Kitchen — After Kitchen — Before
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Elegant Dining

Kitchen — Dining Area

The dining space seats twelve around a bespoke bobbin-leg table in a relaxed and elegant style.

Dining Area — After Dining Area — Before
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Garden Views

Kitchen — Seating Area

A green velvet sofa blends the indoor space with the garden views beyond.

Seating Area — After Seating Area — Before
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Practical Luxury

The Boot Room

A practical luxury space with dark teal cabinetry, washing facilities, and a dog-friendly area.

Boot Room — After Boot Room — Before
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Outdoor Living

The Hot Tub

The garden transformed — now with a hot tub positioned for connection and relaxation.

Hot Tub — After Garden — Before
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An Unexpected Challenge

The Balcony

We had drama as well. We found the existing balcony had a massive crack in it so rebuilt the whole thing with a steel frame.

Removed old balustrade

Removed the old balustrade

Found supporting beam crack

Found supporting beam crack

Replaced with steel frame

Replaced with steel frame

Behind the Scenes

It Was a Team Effort

The team behind Warren House

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