Refined by nature

Detached village residence near Saffron Walden, Essex

INTERIOR DESIGN - dining & living room

Detached village residence, Essex

The remodel of this beautiful rural abode surrounded by fields and the most gorgeous views was a pleasure to work on. The dilemma here was deciding whether to remove a wall between two rooms for a truly open plan living or just move it further down. The consequence of such a move with a new furniture layout was clearly represented in a 3D model with various layouts. This was a deal breaker for the client and after months and months of agonizing over their decision, they went ahead with the remodeling of the downstairs floor.

Brief: Design an open-plan living space that can be easily partitioned for large family gatherings, incorporating a variety of textures, calming colour palettes, and maximizing the breathtaking views.


Jana was a pleasure to work with and the process made us think carefully about how we wanted to use the new space and what it might look like. It was great to see the different room plan options on the software (can’t remember what it’s called!) and allowed us to visualise what the space would look like. Jana had lots of great suggestions about colour, style and furnishings - we absolutely love our new space and wish we had done it years ago!

— CD, Essex

Photos credit Lee Allison