Amy Keast Designs
Interior Designer | Graphic Designer | print & pattern lover
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Artist retreat

A creative couple wanted to reconfigure the ground floor of their Hampshire home to create an inspiring space to work and a relaxing space to spend time with friends and family. Some careful space planning and problem solving was required to make the most of the space available and ensure everything could be incorporated. A combination of colourful, eclectic FF&E design and inventive bespoke furniture design really brought this space to life.


Artist retreat

Location: Hampshire
Size: 100 sqm

The client wanted to extend and reconfigure the ground floor of their cramped, Edwardian, semi-detached house to create an inspiring, eclectic retreat with a warm and inviting feel. The couple are both creatives with a love of sailing, Italy, art, colour and rich fabrics. By extending out at the rear side of the property, we were able to achieve a light, open-plan kitchen and dining space as well as create an art studio with a view of the garden.  From the hallway, there is a view through the open-plan kitchen area and studio out to the end of the garden giving an inspiring sense of freedom as soon as you arrive. The original front room of the house with its bay window and Edwardian open fireplace, in contrast, makes the perfect cosy space to sit and write or curl up and relax.

Careful space planning, problem solving, and a combination of colourful, eclectic FF&E design and inventive bespoke furniture design brought this space to life.

Concept board for ground floor

Concept board for ground floor

Ground floor plan and kitchen elevation
Art Studio concept
Kitchen and dining area concept
Sitting room
 
 
Colour, pattern and architecture research and inspiration

Colour, pattern and architecture research and inspiration

Sketch of bespoke fitted storage wall in the Art Studio

Sketch of bespoke fitted storage wall in the Art Studio

Technical drawing, lighting and electrical plan
 
Kitchen and dining area

Kitchen and dining area

Art Studio with bespoke shelving, desk and canvas storage

Art Studio with bespoke shelving, desk and canvas storage

View from the hallway, through Kitchen / Diner, into the studio and out to the garden

View from the hallway, through Kitchen / Diner, into the studio and out to the garden

Cosy sitting room with writing desk

Cosy sitting room with writing desk