interior design - open plan living room/snug

Semi detached family home, Saffron Walden, Essex

The client faced a daunting challenge upon moving into their new home, which was essentially a building site. This ambitious project required a comprehensive long-term plan to transform the space into a functional and welcoming home for a young family. The primary goal was to create effective “zoning” throughout the house to maximize utility and comfort. This involved designing distinct areas for living, dining, play, and rest, each tailored to meet the family's needs. Additionally, establishing a practical flow was crucial to ensure ease of movement and connectivity between spaces. The design needed to accommodate both daily routines and special occasions, with considerations for future growth and adaptability as the family evolves. This project was about turning a chaotic construction site into a harmonious and functional sanctuary for the client's new chapter in life.

Brief: furniture layout, colour scheme. storage, lighting, flooring

“When we took on a renovation project a couple of years ago, we were at a loss with what to do with our disjointed and strangely proportioned north facing family room. Jana’s design encapsulated our wish list perfectly, by providing an open plan family area which could serve as a play space and provide toy storage for two energetic children, to comfortably host larger family gatherings, but also to provide a cosy snug for two exhausted parents to retreat to at the end of the day. The type of seating used and the zoning of areas has provided a flexible space that meets all our needs, but the cohesive and complimentary design makes it feel like one coordinated space. The room has literally changed our lives; after two years of blood, sweat and tears that comes with a big renovation project on top of Covid and other pressures, it has bought our family together again after being on the brink of collapse. We are able to be together in the same relaxing space whilst doing different activities, and we’ve found the joy of family time again. We can’t thank you enough Jana! ”

— NB, Essex