Snug Living Space — Shelford, Cambridge Residence

 

As part of a full-house extension and renovation in Shelford, Cambridge, this snug forms the newly added extension to the kitchen — designed as a quieter counterpoint within a larger open-plan living environment.

Positioned between the kitchen, living space, and garden, the design carefully balances connection with separation — allowing the space to feel both integrated and gently cocooned.

Through considered spatial planning and material layering, the snug acts as a transitional retreat — offering warmth, softness, and a slower rhythm within the home.

“Design begins with intention.”

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

Home. Breathe. Intention.

Project Overview

  • Location: Shelford, Cambridge

  • Project Type: Full-house renovation & extension

  • Space: Snug Living Area

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

  • Scope: Part of a cohesive whole-home design scheme

Project Highlights

  • Designed as part of a full-house extension and renovation

  • Created a cocooned, intimate zone within a larger open-plan layout

  • Layered textures and tonal materials to introduce warmth and depth

  • Integrated architectural lighting to shift atmosphere from day to evening

  • Positioned as a transitional space between kitchen, living, and garden

Snug room in a Shelford house renovation, featuring blue textured wallpaper, a Corbusier‑style wall light, and Scandinavian–Nordic soft furnishings in a calm transitional space between the living and dining areas
Snug room in a Shelford house renovation, showing a patterned accent chair on a warm rug, blue textured wall finishes, and a glimpse toward the bespoke wood‑burner section in the adjoining living space
Longer view of the snug room in a Shelford house renovation, showing blue textured wall finishes, patterned seating and rug, skylight‑lit calm, and a glimpse of the adjoining living room’s bespoke timber detailing
Snug room in a Shelford house renovation, featuring a patterned accent chair on a Nordic Knots rug, a round black coffee table with curated ceramics, and a view toward the bespoke wood‑burner section that connects the space to the living room
Wider view of the living room in a Shelford house renovation, featuring a Nordic Knots rug, patterned seating, and bespoke timber detailing, with the snug room visible beyond through soft natural light
View from the snug in a Shelford house renovation, showing the blue textured wallpaper, patterned seating and warm timber flooring, with the adjoining living space and its bespoke fireplace visible beyond
Detail of the dining area in a Shelford house renovation, featuring a beautifully grained high board with mid‑century lines, set against soft neutral walls and positioned beside the snug’s blue‑toned palette
Wider view of the dining area in a Shelford house renovation, showing the full mid‑century high board, bespoke architraves designed for the project, and a warm connection toward the adjoining living space
Side view from the dining area in a Shelford house renovation, showing the sculptural high board, bespoke architraves framing the opening, and a glimpse into the snug with its Nordic Knots rug and patterned seating
Snapshot of the kitchen in a Shelford house renovation, featuring a new black marble worktop with soft veining, brass accents, and clean contemporary cabinetry that continues the project’s calm, refined material palette
Close‑up of the kitchen in a Shelford house renovation, showing the new black marble worktop with soft veining, brass tapware, and warm under‑cabinet lighting that highlights the refined, contemporary material palette

Design Narrative

A quieter moment within a connected home — where softness, proportion, and material warmth create a space for retreat.

Connection remains present, but softened — allowing the home to breathe, pause, and settle into a more intimate rhythm.

Explore the Full Project

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

 
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