The Design Story

A Home Transformed

Warren House stands as a testament to thoughtful, luxury design. What was once a rambling period cottage has been transformed into a stunning contemporary showcase, blending original character with bold, modern finishes. Drag the slider on each image to reveal the transformation.

Sarah Ashcroft, Interior Designer

Sarah Ashcroft

Honey & Oak Interiors Interior Designer

Sarah brought the creative vision behind every room at Warren House. From the choice of materials and colour palettes to the carefully considered layouts, her design philosophy balances luxury with warmth, creating spaces that feel both indulgent and welcoming.

Before & After

See the transformation, room by room

Every photo below is a slider: drag the handle left and right to reveal more of the before and the after. Sarah's notes explain what changed in each room.

The Transformation

Exterior: The Property

The rear of Warren House: before, and transformed by day and by night with lighting that accentuates the distinctive A-frame.

Exterior: After (Aerial) Exterior: Before
Before After

From Garage to Bar

Exterior: The Bar

The yellow garage door and building site, now a stone-clad entrance to the bar and games room.

Garage to Bar: After Garage: Before
Before After

Sense of Arrival

Exterior: The Driveway

Overgrown approach, now a sweeping gravel drive with electric gates, planting, and a sense of arrival.

Driveway: After Driveway: Before
Before After

Entertainment

The Bar & Games Room

From cluttered garage to fully plumbed bar with rock wall, rib-panelled ceiling, mini pool table, and dance floor.

Bar & Games Room: After, looking straight at the A-frame bar Bar: Before
Before After

Comfortable Relaxation

The Living Room

The A-frame living space, now with teal feature wall, statement chandelier, warm coloured sofa, and balcony views.

Living Room: After Living Room: Before
Before After

Bathroom 3

The Spa Bathroom

Blue carpet and split-level, now a spa retreat with freestanding bath on a staged step, backlit mirror, and bronze finishes.

Bathroom 3: After Bathroom 3: Before
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Nature-Inspired

Bedroom: The Garden Room

The dated downstairs bedroom, now a nature-inspired retreat wrapped in botanical wallpaper.

Garden Room: After, the botanical retreat by the window Garden Room: Before, the dated downstairs bedroom
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Heart of the Home

Kitchen

White glossy doors and extractor fan, now taupe shaker style with alabaster pendants and LED-lit shelving.

Kitchen: After, looking straight at the island under its pendant lights Kitchen: Before
Before After

Elegant Dining

Kitchen: Dining Area

The dining space seats twelve around a bespoke bobbin-leg table in a relaxed and elegant style.

Dining Area: After Dining Area: Before
Before After

Garden Views

Kitchen: Seating Area

A green velvet sofa blends the indoor space with the garden views beyond.

Seating Area: After, the green velvet snug beneath the apex window Seating Area: Before
Before After

Practical Luxury

The Boot Room

A practical luxury space with dark teal cabinetry, washing facilities, and a dog-friendly area.

Boot Room: After Boot Room: Before
Before After

Outdoor Living

The Hot Tub

The garden transformed, now with a hot tub positioned for connection and relaxation.

Hot Tub: After Hot Tub: Before, the garden mid-landscaping
Before After

An Unexpected Challenge

The Balcony

The build had real drama too. Under the old balcony the team found a massive crack running through the supporting beam. The whole thing came off, a steel frame went in, and the glass balcony you see today was built on top. Drag the slider to compare.

The Balcony: After, the new glass balcony on the A-frame gable The Balcony: Before, the old railed balcony on the same gable
Before After
Stripping off the old balustrade

1. Off it came. The old balustrade and boards were stripped back.

The crack found in the supporting beam

2. The discovery. A serious crack, hidden in the main supporting beam.

The new steel frame going in

3. The fix. A steel frame, engineered to hold the new glass balcony.

The finished glass balcony by day

By day: frameless glass, so nothing interrupts the view across the garden.

The finished balcony glowing at night

By night: the balcony and A-frame glow as the house lights up.

Behind the Scenes

It Was a Team Effort

The Warren House build team celebrating on the balcony they rebuilt

The Story Continues

Now watch the thinking behind it

Sarah Ashcroft, interior designer, in one of the rooms she created at Warren House

Sarah walks every room on camera, explaining the choices you have just seen come to life. Or browse the finished house room by room.

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