Bespoke design in Lion & Unicorn Lodge, Chislehurst

Modern warmth, crafted for family life

This Chislehurst family home interior design shows how we turned a neutral, rented house into a characterful, high-comfort home, layered with colour, joinery and soft finishes that reflect real family life.

After working with Gwen and Paul on their previous home, we were invited back to help make their new house feel like their own. The couple wanted to bring personality and cohesion to the ground floor, balancing their love for contemporary design with the practical needs of a busy family.

Client Challenge

• Large rooms that lacked identity and warmth
• Needed a design that reflected their modern style without feeling cold
• Wanted cohesive spaces across the hall, living areas and study
• Sought durable, high-quality finishes that would stand up to daily life

Our Solution

Full Design & Bespoke Joinery
We laid premier-grade herringbone flooring throughout and designed full-height joinery for storage and visual impact, like the hallway cabinet and bespoke panelling in both living spaces. Each detail was crafted to feel intentional and built-in.

Feature Panelling & Black Steel Doors
The custom panelling, meticulously designed and made in our workshop, completely transformed the scale and feeling of the rooms. It blends so seamlessly that visitors often assume it was always part of the house. We also added bespoke black steel doors between the hallway and kitchen to let light flood through.

Bold Fabrics & Rich Finishes
To balance the large proportions of each room, we layered in bold textures and statement textiles: printed velvets from Linwood, matt black curtain poles from Cameron Fuller, and double-pleat curtains that now anchor both family and formal areas.

Unique Features

• Statement panelling designed to suit large-scale rooms
• Handmade hallway cabinet for storage and symmetry
• Bold colour, velvet and texture to balance clean lines and modern edges

Outcome

Gwen and Paul now have a home that feels distinctly theirs, contemporary, elegant and full of warmth. The joinery, finishes and furnishings work together to create rooms with personality and purpose, where nothing feels like an afterthought.