After undertaking a full renovation of their late Georgian townhouse (led by others), the client returned to focus on areas that needed finishing touches to bring it all together. They had a strong sense of what they wanted: some kind of built-ins flanking the fireplace, but needed a design partner to bring clarity and cohesion to the concept.

Matching bookcases were an early idea, but didn’t offer the flexibility or spatial balance they were looking for. Instead, I designed a pair of built-ins that were sisters rather than twins, complementary in scale and function. One side features a tall, shallow bookcase ideal for display, while the other integrates a deeper base cupboard for storage, with open shelving above.

The bold colour choice was all theirs (and I love it). Working from my 3D renders, a skilled local carpenter brought the vision to life. The result is a space that feels both resolved and expressive, a practical, personal design that honours the home’s architecture and the client’s eye for detail.