Contemporary Deco Family Home
Esher, Surrey
Reinstating Elegance and Character
Nestled in the gentle hills of Surrey on the Greater London border, this original 1920s detached family home undertook a loving and respectful renovation focused on reviving the elegance and charm of its golden era while seamlessly integrating modern-day practicality for a contemporary young family. With a complete remodel of the ground floor guided by our meticulous design process, our remit covered both functional and aesthetic changes to curate an ideal landscape for our busy clients as they look towards their exciting future here. Following our recommendation, we assembled the full professional team, appointing trusted architects, structural engineers, and main contractors to ensure precise realisation of our design vision. Throughout the planning permission process, our client-focused approach remained central, ensuring that every decision reflected the unique needs of the family, resulting in a home that is as functional as it is beautiful.
Through internal reconfiguration, we introduced aspirational open plan living, flooding the home with natural light to include a show-stopping kitchen, an airy dining space, and a cosy snug overlooking the garden. A practical homework and family area was created for the children, while a sophisticated library and bar offered the adults a tranquil retreat within the home, all while allowing for easy supervision of the little ones. With scrupulous attention to detail, every surface from the front entrance to the garden rooms were thoughtfully considered and beautifully executed; We even managed to introduce an enviably spacious utility, pantry and chef’s kitchen, designed to discreetly manage the daily demands of family life while providing convenient access to the heart of the home.
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A Design-Focused Team
Creating Synergy between Design and Build
Assembling the right professional team is crucial to the success of any renovation project, and at Pfeiffer Design, we’re here to help you navigate this process creating synergy between design and execution. Through our meticulous selection process, we help each construction project appoint architects, structural engineers, and main contractors, handpicking each member for their commitment to excellence and ability to integrate seamlessly into a design-focused team.
From estimators to contract administrators, our comprehensive design services are tailored to align each project with appropriate scale, quality, and expertise, ensuring that craftsmanship and attention to detail are at the forefront of every recommendation.
In collaboration with our trusted subcontractors—including decorators, electricians, flooring specialists, bespoke joiners, cabinet-makers and upholsterers—we guarantee that every aspect of the project is not only functional but also a true embodiment of the design vision established from the very beginning.
A Heritage Approach
Period Design with Contemporary Aspirations
With the property’s beautiful exterior façade showcasing the best of 1920s architecture, the internal spaces were in need of a respectful renovation to reintroduce the elegance of the exterior back into the home after its late 2000s modernisation. Through a holistic approach that considered the home’s countryside setting, its architectural heritage, and the stunning surrounding gardens, we sought to breathe life into each space, crafting bold interior designs that paid homage to the property’s history and its leafy location.
Through our client-orientated design process we aimed to strike that elusive balance between the glamour of a period heritage and contemporary functionality fit for family life. Through an immersive design journey focused on reviving the beauty and charm of the home’s golden era, we wove pattern, colour and materiality throughout the home to create a cohesive and subtle undertone that permeated the ground floor, all while ensuring every practical need was met.
Exemplifying the marriage of past and present, a standout feature was the custom designed library and bar created by our trusted local bespoke joiners. With contemporary woodwork design, this piece showcased the Art Deco movement via in-laid wallpaper. Accented by statement gold details and geometric patterning, the result epitomised the sophisticated allure of the 1920s, perfectly appropriated as a quiet retreat for the parents of the home.
Phasing for Family Life
Streamlined Solutions for Your Renovation
At Pfeiffer Design, we understand that vacating your home during a major renovation isn’t always feasible, especially with little ones in the mix. Striking a balance between maintaining family routines and ensuring your renovation progresses smoothly can be challenging.
That’s why we offer phased projects, working closely with your build team, contractors, and tradespeople to implement your design in a manner that works best for you. Through smart phasing and careful partitioning of work, we craft timelines that minimise disruption, taking advantage of opportune moments in your work, school, and family schedule. With structured build plans and strategically timed breaks, our phased construction process ensures your project moves forward seamlessly while life continues uninterrupted.
And with many of our clients living by the mantra, “Do it once, and do it well”, phasing can additionally be an effective tool for managing costs, allowing for a more flexible budget while still aspiring to your dream for your home. At Pfeiffer Design, we plan your spaces holistically from the outset, providing the comprehensive vision to work backwards from. We then phase the design process to suit your requirements including your budget, lifestyle and long-term goals.
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