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Projects.

A selection of residential interiors exploring architecture, materiality, colour and the details that make a house feel like home.

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01 / PROJECT

Rayleigh Residence

Rayleigh, Essex · Victorian residence

Period character, thoughtfully renewed.

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02 / PROJECT

Casa del Mar

Estepona, Costa del Sol · Mediterranean apartment

Mediterranean living, quietly reimagined.

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03 / PROJECT

Stock Country Residence

Stock, Essex · Country home

From first line to finished room.

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PROJECT 01

Rayleigh, Essex

The Rayleigh Residence.

A Victorian restoration, reimagined for contemporary living.

THE BRIEF

To lovingly restore and reimagine a Victorian home as a richly layered family residence, retaining and reinstating the details that give the property its character while resolving how the rooms connect and function.

THE APPROACH

Dating to the late nineteenth century, this two-bedroom Victorian residence underwent an extensive restoration, balancing the preservation of its architectural character with the demands of contemporary living.

Original features were carefully retained, while missing details were researched and reinstated, including period-appropriate fireplaces, cornicing and picture rails.

The first-floor layout was reconfigured to provide independent access to the bathroom, with a new walk-in wardrobe making thoughtful use of the available space. Downstairs, an enlarged archway between the kitchen and dining room introduced a more natural connection between the rooms.

The colour palette responds to the changing light throughout the house: softer, muted tones bring warmth to darker spaces, while richer Victorian-inspired greens lend depth and character to rooms benefiting from generous original windows.

The result is a home that respects its past while embracing the way it is lived in today.

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Heritage green living room with panelled walls, a restored fireplace, gilt mirror and antique furniture — 01 / LIVING ROOM

Second bedroom with tall panelled fitted wardrobe doors and timber handles beside the window — 02 / SECOND BEDROOM

Heritage, with a new perspective.

From stripped-back rooms and altered openings to a home that feels settled into its architecture.

Dining room opening through an enlarged archway into the kitchen, with dark green walls and a pleated pendant — 03 / KITCHEN & DINING — A MORE CONNECTED GROUND FLOOR

The character is in the detail.

Victorian cast-iron fireplace set against deep blue walls above a checkerboard hearth — 04 / CAST-IRON FIREPLACE

Classic moulded bathroom doorway with a lettered glass transom and an oak door — 05 / BATHROOM DOORWAY

Black beehive door knob on a brass backplate fixed to a warm oak door — 06 / BRASS & OAK

A palette rooted in the property.

Materials moodboard with Farrow & Ball Lime White, Old White, Treron and Hague Blue samples, oak, brass and textiles — 07 / MATERIALS, FINISHES & COLOUR STUDY

Restoration & Renewal

Preserving the character of the past, while reconsidering the spaces for the present.

Rethinking bathroom approach.

The original bathroom access before the first-floor layout was reconfigured — 08 / BEFORE — ORIGINAL ACCESS

The new independent bathroom access from the landing after the renovation — 09 / AFTER — NEW ACCESS

A kitchen transformed.

The original kitchen stripped back during the building works — 10 / BEFORE — ORIGINAL KITCHEN

The renovated kitchen with grey shaker cabinetry, handmade brown tiles and a brass tap — 11 / AFTER — RENOVATED KITCHEN

From structure to finishing touches.

The master bedroom before the redesign — 12 / BEFORE — MASTER BEDROOM

Warm tiled bathroom wall with a recessed shelf — 13 / BATHROOM REMODELLING UNDERWAY

Annotated architectural floor plan of the Rayleigh residence — 14 / LAYOUT REDESIGN

Freshly plastered dining room with an antique cast-iron fireplace — 15 / DINING ROOM REPLASTER

Victorian checkerboard tiled entryway floor — 16 / ENTRANCE HALL TILE REINSTATEMENT

U-shaped kitchen in warm taupe with brass handles and oak flooring — 17 / AFTER — KITCHEN

Treron green fire surround with a carved roundel and brick slips — 18 / LIVING ROOM FIREPLACE DETAIL

Warm beige bathroom with a freestanding tub and walk-in shower — 19 / COMPLETE BATHROOM

LOCATION: Rayleigh, Essex
PROPERTY: Victorian residence
PERIOD: c. 1880–1890
SCOPE: Full residence · Restoration · Remodelling
SERVICES: Interior design · Spatial planning · Decoration

PROJECT 02

Casa del Mar.

Mediterranean living, quietly reimagined.

Estepona, Costa del Sol

Casa del Mar living room at dusk with a linen sofa, terracotta cushions, a woven armchair and a fabric pendant — 01 / LIVING ROOM

THE BRIEF

To bring a renewed sense of warmth and character to a Mediterranean home, creating inviting, thoughtfully layered interiors through a balance of contemporary furnishings, natural textures and carefully selected decorative details.

THE APPROACH

The project began with a focus on the bedroom and living spaces, exploring how colour, texture and decorative detail could create a more cohesive and inviting atmosphere.

A restrained approach to furnishing and styling brings together tactile materials, considered lighting, mirrors and carefully chosen accessories, allowing each element to contribute to the character of the home.

With further phases planned, Casa del Mar continues to evolve through a series of thoughtful interventions.

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The Casa del Mar living room before, with navy sofas and a polished marble floor — 02 / BEFORE — LIVING ROOM

The Casa del Mar living room after, with warm neutral seating, layered lamps and a jute rug — 03 / AFTER — LIVING ROOM

A meeting of old and new.

The scheme replaces the previous colour contrast with sun-warmed neutrals, natural texture and dark sculptural accents.

DETAILS

Crafted details bring character and a sense of place, from sculptural lighting to bespoke furniture and natural textures.

Sculptural fabric pendant hanging above a carved mirror in the Casa del Mar living room — 04 / SCULPTURAL LIGHTING

Ornate carved mirror on a soft grey wall reflecting the living room pendant — 05 / CARVED MIRROR

Dripping pillar candle on a reclaimed timber shelf at Casa del Mar — 06 / NATURAL TEXTURES

Casa del Mar guest bedroom with a Mediterranean painting, layered blue and terracotta cushions and paired bedside lamps — 07 / GUEST BEDROOM

THE BEDROOM

A layered palette of warm neutrals, soft textiles and natural materials creates a calm and restful space. Bespoke and vintage pieces add character, while considered lighting brings warmth and atmosphere after dark.

Sculptural black bedside lamp on a cane-front cabinet beside striped bedding — 08 / BEDSIDE DETAIL

Guest bedroom with panelled fitted wardrobes, a paper pendant and a tall timber mirror — 09 / JOINERY

Restoration & Renewal

Full-height curtains soften the architecture, considered joinery adds permanence, and terracotta and indigo details connect the rooms to their setting without relying on a literal coastal theme.

The Casa del Mar guest bedroom before, with mint green and peach walls — 10 / BEFORE — GUEST BEDROOM

The Casa del Mar guest bedroom after, with full-height curtains and a striped bed runner — 11 / AFTER — GUEST BEDROOM

Finishing touches.

A home shaped gradually, where each new layer adds warmth, individuality and a stronger sense of place.

Bedside lamp with a scalloped shade beside layered pillows — 12 / BEDSIDE DETAIL — GUEST BEDROOM

MacLeod Atelier hand sketch of the Casa del Mar bedside composition — 13 / HAND-DRAWN BEDSIDE FURNITURE SKETCHA hand-drawn study established the balance of furniture, lighting and textile layers before the room was installed.

Linen cushions in sand, olive and cream on the living room sofa — 14 / LIVING ROOM FINISHING TOUCHES & TEXTURES

Close views of the fabric pendants chosen for the lighting scheme — 15 / SCULPTURAL LIGHTING DETAILS

Close detail of the carved mirror frame — 16 / CARVED CONCRETE MIRROR CLOSE-UP

The guest bedroom wardrobe wall before, with mint green and peach walls — 17 / BEFORE — GUEST BEDROOM

LOCATION: Estepona, Costa del Sol
PROPERTY: Mediterranean apartment
PERIOD: c. 2000
SCOPE: Selected rooms
SERVICES: Interior decoration · Joinery · Styling

PROJECT 03

Stock, Essex

Stock Country Residence.

An 1850s workers’ cottage, sympathetically and substantially extended.

The completed living room in the Stock extension, with a reclaimed-brick fireplace, sap green panelling, an Art Deco ceiling light and leather seating — 01 / AFTER — LIVING ROOM

The extension and completion of a former workers’ cottage, thoughtfully connecting contemporary living with the heritage and character of the original home.

THE BRIEF

Originally built in the 1850s as a modest two-up, two-down workers' cottage in the Essex countryside, this home has evolved through a substantial extension that more than doubled its original footprint.

The addition introduced a generous new living room and principal bedroom suite, creating a new chapter for the property while retaining the character of the original cottage.

MacLeod Atelier was appointed during the early stages of the extension, with a brief to establish a cohesive design direction that would connect the new accommodation with the history and character of the existing home.

Working alongside the developing architectural scheme, the studio helped inform decisions around materials, finishes and interior detailing, ensuring the extension would feel like a natural evolution of the original cottage rather than a contrasting addition.

Planning restrictions influenced the architecture of the extension, particularly within the principal bedroom, where sloping ceilings and limited headroom required a thoughtful approach to furniture placement, integrated storage and lighting.

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding Essex countryside and woodland, the owners favoured earthy tones, sap greens and traditional panelling, complemented by subtle Art Deco influences to introduce depth, warmth and individuality.

THE SCOPE

INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATION

Development of a cohesive interior scheme for the new living room and principal bedroom suite.
Establishing a visual connection between the contemporary extension and the original 1850s cottage.
Colour and material selection inspired by the surrounding countryside and woodland.
Incorporation of traditional wall panelling and architectural detailing.
Design integration of a reclaimed-brick fireplace using materials salvaged from the former outbuilding.
Furniture planning around restricted ceiling heights and sloping rooflines within the bedroom.
Consideration of practical clothing storage solutions within the principal suite.
Layered lighting schemes for the living room, bedroom and their connected spaces.
Introduction of Art Deco-inspired furnishings, lighting and decorative accents.
Creating continuity between both floors through complementary finishes, colours and detailing.

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The new living room before the interior scheme, with plain white walls and a red rug — 02 / BEFORE — LIVING ROOM

Art Deco globe ceiling light beneath a sculptural looped ceiling rose — 03 / ART DECO CEILING LIGHT & MODERN ROSE

The original wood-burning fireplace in the workers’ cottage, set in red brick above a quarry-tiled hearth — 04 / WORKERS’ COTTAGE ORIGINAL FIREPLACE

THE DESIGN RESPONSE

A dialogue between old and new.

The extension offered an opportunity to introduce generous additional living space, but its newly constructed interiors needed the warmth and architectural character of the original cottage.

Rather than treating the new rooms as a separate, contemporary interior, the design sought to establish a sense of continuity with the building's history, allowing old and new to sit comfortably alongside one another.

One of the earliest design decisions was to reclaim bricks from an outbuilding that had previously occupied the site of the extension. Rather than allowing these original materials to be lost during construction, MacLeod Atelier helped shape their reuse as a feature fireplace within the new living room.

The reclaimed brickwork introduces warmth, texture and a tangible connection to the property's past, while establishing a visual relationship with the wood-burning fireplace in the original cottage.

This approach informed the wider scheme, introducing character through authentic materials, traditional detailing and carefully balanced contemporary elements, allowing the extension to feel rooted in its setting.

Collected, restored and curated furnishings

Round heritage wall clock in a timber case above sap green panelling — 05 / HERITAGE CLOCK

Ornate gilded frame around a canal painting above green panelling — 06 / ORNATE GILDED FRAME AND CANAL PAINTING

Green Tiffany-style lamp on a leather-topped desk against green panelling — 07 / TIFFANY STYLE LAMP

Art Deco influences

Red fringed Art Deco floor lamp glowing against sap green panelling — 08 / RED LAMP

Art Deco globe wall lights on the staircase wall — 09 / STAIRCASE ART DECO GLOBE LIGHTS

A natural sense of flow

The bedroom at the top of the stairs, with green panelled wardrobes and a striped glass pendant — 10 / BEDROOM TOP OF STAIRS

The bedroom at the top of the stairs before, with white walls and a timber bed — 11 / BEFORE — BEDROOM TOP OF STAIRS

With the living room and bedroom connected by an open U-shaped staircase, a consistent design language was essential to establish a natural sense of flow between the two levels.

The overarching ambition was to create interiors that balanced the authenticity of the original cottage with the comfort and character of contemporary country living.

The open staircase connecting the living room and bedroom made visual continuity especially important. Repeated tones, materials and detailing establish a relationship between the two spaces, allowing the design to unfold naturally as one moves through the extension.

The result is an interior that balances the familiarity of a traditional country home with the comfort and individuality of contemporary living.

The staircase to the bedroom before, with plain white walls — 12 / BEFORE — STAIRS TO BEDROOM

The staircase to the bedroom after, lined with green panelling — 13 / AFTER — STAIRS TO BEDROOM

Restful nights in a considered master suite

Burr walnut bedside cabinet beneath a striped glass pendant against green panelling — 14 / BEDROOM BEDSIDE

Within the principal bedroom, sloping ceilings and restricted headroom required particular consideration. Furniture placement, storage and lighting were planned in response to the architecture, allowing the room to feel both comfortable and purposeful while making thoughtful use of the available space.

Green panelled wardrobes fitted beneath the sloping bedroom ceiling beside a buttoned armchair — 15 / WARDROBES RIGHT OF ENSUITE

The smallest details have the biggest impact

Open green wardrobe revealing oak shelving and drawers — 16 / INTERIOR OF WARDROBE

17 / PANELLING PROFILE

William Morris patterned curtain held back by a cord tie and ceiling-rose holdback — 18 / WILLIAM MORRIS CURTAINS

Restored vintage chest of drawers with a brass lamp in the bedroom — 19 / VINTAGE DRAWERS POST RENOVATION

The vintage chest of drawers before restoration, painted yellow — 20 / VINTAGE DRAWERS PRE RESTORATION

Brass bar handles on the green bedroom wardrobe doors — 21 / BEDROOM WARDROBE HARDWARE

LOCATION: Stock, Essex
PROPERTY: Country home
PERIOD: c. 1850
SCOPE: Remodelling · Renovation · Extension
SERVICES: Interior design · Decoration · Lighting

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