Bath Terrace

Period 1920s Home Renovation - Gosforth

This Gosforth home renovation focused on modernising a traditional 1920s lounge while preserving its original character. The design balances period details with contemporary comfort, creating a warm, inviting space for modern family life. Carefully selected furniture, layered lighting, and a refined colour palette ensure the room feels timeless, elegant, and perfectly suited to both everyday living and entertaining.

  • The client wanted to honour the beautiful original features of their 1920s Gosforth home while introducing modern comfort and functionality. The space needed to feel warm, welcoming, and practical for everyday family use without losing its period charm.

  • We used thoughtful spatial planning and a warm, Arts and Crafts–inspired palette to complement original features such as stained glass and decorative detailing. Carefully selected furniture and subtle contemporary touches bring balance, resulting in a sophisticated yet comfortable living space.

  • The balance between old and new is the highlight. Original architectural details are enhanced rather than overshadowed, allowing the space to feel authentic, characterful, and effortlessly liveable.

The transformation
Before
Testimonial
Close-up of a brightly colored upholstered armchair with a detailed floral and bird pattern, in front of a gray wall with a red-shaded floor lamp and curtains.
A bookshelf filled with various books, partially obscured by green leafy plants and a red-patterned curtain on the left.
A vintage weather station with a thermometer and barometer mounted on a wall with floral wallpaper.
A staircase landing with a large stained glass window featuring pink flowers and green leaves, a ceiling light with a patterned shade, and pastel-colored walls.
A wooden cabinet with decorative objects on top, including a small gold container, a stack of books, and a small animal-shaped sculpture, beside a richly patterned curtain.
Living room with a glass-paneled door leading to a garden, floral curtains, a pinkish-orange armchair, a patterned sofa, a small wooden side table with a white vase, and a red lampshade.
Close-up of a sofa with a colorful, patterned fabric featuring birds, flowers, and abstract designs in bright colors, with a lamp and curtains in the background.
A bedroom corner with a wooden carved headboard, a patterned floral wallpaper, a beige and brown patterned bedspread, a wooden nightstand, a lamp with a decorative wooden base and a white shade, and a small stone or ceramic decorative object on the n
Photo of a bookshelf filled with cookbooks and food-related books, partially obscured by a leafy plant in the foreground.
A cozy corner of a living room with a peach armchair, a rainbow-colored patterned area rug, a standing lamp with a pinkish lampshade, a white window with floral curtains, a built-in bookshelf filled with books, and a small glass vase with branches on
Interior view of a room with a large circular chandelier, a bookshelf, a partially open glass door revealing a bed and window with floral curtains, a wooden chair with upholstery, a potted plant, and a colorful rug.
A cozy living room corner with a pink velvet chaise lounge, a beige cushion, a floor lamp with a pink pleated shade, and a large window with patterned curtains showing a view of trees outside.
A tall, closed, gray cabinet with black knobs, viewed from a corner in a room, with a patterned wallpaper on the left side.
Interior of a house with a staircase, a large stained glass window with floral designs, hooks with coats and hats, pink and floral wallpaper, and a hardwood handrail.
A vintage wall clock featuring a thermometer and a barometer mounted on ornately patterned wallpaper with floral designs in yellow, blue, and orange.
A mirror above a white fireplace mantel, reflecting a ceiling lamp and wallpapered wall, with a vase of brown flowers and two candles on the mantel.
A dining room with a large bay window, red and beige curtain, potted plants on the windowsill, a table with various items including glasses, books, and candles, and a large leafy plant next to the table.
Interior view of a hallway with a window featuring stained glass flower design, stacks of books on the windowsill, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.
A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a wooden bed frame, and a quilted bedspread featuring a floral pattern. An open door with a coat hanger hanging on the door handle, a white radiator, a chair with a brown patterned cushion, and a plastic bag are visib
A cozy living room corner with floral wallpaper, a white decorative fireplace, a framed picture of a boat on water over the fireplace, a wooden side table with books, and a patterned upholstered chair.
Indoor view of a staircase with a wooden handrail and stained glass windows, with hanging coats in front of the window.
Living room with a high windowed door, red curtains, armchair, and TV surrounded by houseplants and decorations.

“Sibylle listened carefully, guided us to rethink our home, managed budget and trades, and delivered a result we’re very happy with.”

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