The clients approached Studio 30 Interiors with a vision to transform their recently purchased home in Southbourne into a cohesive, character-led retreat. Following early retirement, their goal was to create a grand, open-plan kitchen and living space—an area that not only supports their love for cooking, socialising, and entertaining but also becomes the heart of their home.

Our recently completed project perfectly embodies the design brief provided by our client, who sought a light, contemporary open-plan kitchen and interior that feels both homely and warm. The project reflects a luxurious Scandinavian aesthetic, incorporating wooden elements, panelling, and white hues to create a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere.

Our client of this luxurious coastal apartment in Highcliffe purchased the property as a holiday home. They have always enjoyed visiting the south coast to enjoy the natural beauty of the New Forest and the beautiful coastal beaches it offers.

The owner of this property has always dreamed of a larger kitchen but had put the kitchen project off for some time, they were originally thinking of having an extension to improve the natural light but chose not to extend and instead open the space up by taking out an interior dividing wall, this was always going to be a challenge as the kitchen is north east facing with limited natural light but we do love a challenge.

The aim was to create a bright and open kitchen and living room for our client to enjoy the river views of the river Avon and to celebrate the property’s family history. This job was very different from most of our previous completed jobs. We had the pleasure of being introduced to the client from a recommendation by a local design and build company. Their client had commissioned them to completely renovate this quaint and quirky cottage that sits directly on the river bank of the river Avon. The client inherited this property and has now been in the family since the late 1980s.

The clients both work in the city and have a hectic work life but when at home their family all come together so they made it clear this was going to be an area for entertaining with family and friends. 

Our clients wanted a clean minimal shaker kitchen with a separate coffee station. Even though the space was rather large and the rear of the new extension being south facing the kitchen was located more towards the middle of the property. Creating the correct balance of units and lighting was critical. 

The client on this project was referred to Studio 30 Interiors by a local design and build company. The company was working with the client to provide their services to remove an existing side conservatory and rebuilt a fantastic side extension with a vaulted glazed roof finished with Douglas fir exposed rafters and full-height glazed windows to flood the open plan space with natural light from their beautiful landscaped south facing garden.