Open-Plan Living, Kitchen & Snug — Shelford, Cambridge Residence

As part of a full-house renovation in Shelford, Cambridge, this open-plan living, kitchen, and snug space was reconfigured through a complete structural transformation — including demolition, extension, and coordinated design development. Working alongside the architect and structural engineer, the project was shaped from early planning stages through to final interior detailing, establishing a clear, cohesive framework for modern living.

Part of a full-house renovation, this open-plan space required clarity, cohesion, and a balanced connection between living, cooking, and quieter retreat areas.

Through considered spatial planning and material direction, the design creates a seamless flow — allowing each zone to function independently while remaining visually and emotionally connected.

Connection is a design material — shaping how a home breathes, moves, and gathers.

Warmth. Flow. Texture.

Project Overview

  • Location: Shelford, Cambridge

  • Project Type: Full-house renovation, extension & structural reconfiguration

  • Space: Open-plan Living, Kitchen & Snug

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

  • Scope: Full design coordination, including architect and structural engineer

Project Highlights

  • Designed as part of a full-house, SBID award-winning renovation

  • Led spatial planning following full demolition and structural reconfiguration

  • Coordinated with the architect and structural engineer from the early design stages

  • Established clear zoning across the living, kitchen, and snug areas

  • Created cohesion through consistent material and tonal direction

Living room in a Shelford house renovation, featuring bespoke LED‑lit wall panelling, Scandinavian–Nordic furniture, and a calm palette of natural textures and soft light
Living‑room seating area in a Shelford house renovation, featuring bespoke vertical panelling with integrated LED lighting, Scandinavian–Nordic furniture, and layered textures leading into a second lounge zone
Close‑up of the lounge area in a Shelford house renovation, featuring an Egg‑chair replica against bespoke LED‑lit vertical panelling, layered Scandinavian–Nordic textures, and a view into the adjoining living space
Living‑room view in a Shelford house renovation, featuring bespoke LED‑lit vertical panelling, Scandinavian–Nordic seating, soft layered textiles, and natural light filtering through full‑height curtains
Close-up of bespoke vertical panelling with integrated LED lighting in a Shelford house renovation, paired with Scandinavian–Nordic seating and layered natural textures
Detail of a Shelford house renovation showing bespoke vertical panelling, minimalist timber shelving, Scandinavian–Nordic textures, and curated artwork in a calm, natural palette.

Design Narrative

A flowing open-plan space shaped for gathering — where cooking, resting, and quiet retreat sit in gentle conversation.

Connection becomes a design material — shaping how the home breathes, moves, and gathers, while maintaining warmth, balance, and quiet spatial clarity.

Explore the Full Project

This space forms part of a wider renovation of a Shelford residence, designed as a cohesive whole.

 
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