Dumbreck, Wylam

Heavy blue carpets were replaced with hard-wearing parquet flooring more in keeping with the period of the house and lightening up the space. A layered approach to colour, pattern and texture was introduced through carefully curated art, wallpapers and paint finishes.

The original dining room was reimagined as a library, with a custom-built bookcase designed to sit comfortably within the room’s proportions and architectural detailing. This created a calm, characterful retreat while adding a sense of purpose and intimacy to the space.

Spatial planning was carefully reconsidered throughout the house. One bedroom was transformed into a generous bathroom, incorporating a bespoke steam room to create a luxurious, spa-like experience. Elsewhere, an awkwardly positioned en-suite in the spare bedroom was removed, allowing the room to return to its original proportions and restoring balance and flow.

Modern furnishings were selected to sit comfortably alongside the home’s original proportions, bringing warmth, personality and a renewed sense of life to the interior.