Master Bedroom — Grade II Listed Cottage, Cambridgeshire

Japandi Calm & Heritage Sensitivity

Set within a Grade II listed cottage in Cambridgeshire, this master bedroom was designed to bring together Japandi simplicity and heritage sensitivity — creating a space that feels calm, grounded, and quietly refined.

Working within the constraints of a historic property required a measured approach, ensuring that contemporary elements were introduced with restraint while preserving the character of the building.

Through natural materials, soft textures, and a muted palette, the room achieves a sense of stillness and balance — allowing simplicity to feel warm and deeply considered.

“A bedroom shaped by Japandi calm, crafted simplicity, and heritage sensitivity.”

Calm. Simplicity. Heritage.

Project Overview

  • Location: Cambridgeshire

  • Project Type: Listed property renovation (Grade II cottage)

  • Space: Master Bedroom

  • Service: Interior design concept, spatial planning & material direction

  • Scope: Sensitive design within heritage constraints

Project Highlights

  • Designed within a Grade II listed cottage with heritage sensitivity

  • Introduced a Japandi-inspired approach to create calm and clarity

  • Used natural materials and soft textiles to enhance warmth and comfort

  • Maintained a restrained palette to support rest and simplicity

  • Integrated space-saving sliding door to improve flow and usability

  • Balanced contemporary detailing with the existing architectural character

A serene view of the bedroom reveals the low walnut bed as the grounding element of the space, its quiet, horizontal presence reinforcing the Japandi calm. Above it, the ceiling light from Le Klint introduces a soft, sculptural glow that complements
A closer view of the bed highlights the refined simplicity at the heart of this Japandi‑inspired bedroom. The low walnut frame from Ferm Living introduces a warm, grounded presence, its clean lines reinforcing the room’s minimalist calm. Behind it, t
A longer view of the bedroom reveals the serene interplay of Japandi minimalism and heritage texture. The low walnut bed from Ferm Living anchors the composition, its clean lines softened by the layered bedding. Beside it, the Ferm Living wall light
This view highlights the iconic low rattan armchair, a sculptural piece that brings natural texture and relaxed Japandi character into the room. Behind it, the full walnut wall panelling creates a warm, continuous backdrop, grounding the space with i
This view focuses on the walnut sideboard, its rich grain and warm tone adding depth and natural elegance to the Japandi‑inspired bedroom. The long, slender metal legs lift the piece lightly from the floor, giving it a refined, contemporary silhouett
This view highlights the made‑to‑measure Roman blind, crafted in a soft cotton with three vertical black lines — one through the centre and one at each side — creating a quiet, graphic rhythm that complements the Japandi aesthetic. The Ferm Living wa
A close‑up of the walnut sideboard reveals the quiet elegance of the room’s styling. The rich grain of the walnut brings warmth and depth, while the long metal legs give the piece a refined, contemporary lightness. A curated arrangement of accessorie
This corner view captures the quiet, natural calm at the heart of the bedroom. A lush green‑leafed plant softens the space, bringing a fresh, organic presence that complements the Japandi palette. The Ferm Living wall light adds a warm, ambient glow,

Design Narrative

A quiet and grounded space where simplicity is shaped through restraint and intention.

Natural materials, soft tones, and careful detailing create a bedroom that feels both timeless and deeply livable — a calm retreat that sits gently within the character of the cottage.

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