Project Showcase: Where Old Meets New

This Georgian country house in Hampshire was a golden opportunity for the owners to do what they wanted when they moved because the property is not listed. The project then became a fairly ambitious renovation across three floors of the main house, as well as the restoration of a derelict outbuilding.
Interior designer Charlotte Smiley was commissioned to create ‘a warm and fun space that was a welcoming and cosy family home’. For Charlotte it was a dream brief. ‘The clients very much wanted to have fun,’ she says. ‘They were keen to introduce lots of colour, pattern and different textures. It was all about bringing in layers and different finishes, and that applied to the flooring, too, as they wanted a mix of tile carpet, wood and stone.’
Because the clients have a dog and small children, hardwearing flooring in designated areas was a must-have. ‘They definitely needed flooring that stood the test of time,’ says Charlotte. ‘It had to be practical but also look beautiful, and they wanted the flooring to delineate the different spaces so it felt like you were on a journey as you move through the house and into the different rooms.’