Family Farmhouse

The clients came to me with a full set of architectural plans but with a change of direction. Having parted ways with their original architect, they needed someone to interrogate the drawings critically, not just execute them. It was clear the layout wasn't working for their family: the bedroom arrangement was inefficient, and the ensuites designed for a standard household were simply too cramped for a notably tall family. I recommended a rethink, and we redesigned those spaces to suit the people who would actually be living in them.

Entryway with built-in bench, storage baskets, hooks with hats and bags, and beige cabinetry in a rustic style.

On the interiors side, the clients had a strong vision but found the sheer volume of decisions involved in a house of this scale quickly became overwhelming. I stepped in to take ownership of that process: developing cohesive colour and fabric schemes for every room, and managing all procurement of upholstery, soft furnishings and window treatments end to end. By the time the family moved in, everything was in place and their home was ready for life from day one.

A bedroom with two beds in the foreground and a lofted bed above, connected by a ladder, with cozy decor and patterned wallpaper.

Rather than appointing a main contractor, the clients chose to manage the build themselves through a project manager and subcontractors. To keep that process running smoothly, I produced a full suite of technical drawings, electrical layouts, lighting plans, tiling layouts and joinery details, giving every trade exactly what they needed to get on with their work and avoid costly delays on site.

A kitchen countertop with a wicker basket filled with green leafy branches, garden pruning tools, and a tiled backsplash with a checkered pattern of red and white tiles.
A vintage-inspired bathroom with a wall-mounted sink, decorated with floral wallpaper, a large oval wooden framed mirror, wall sconces with Edison bulbs, yellow tiles, and a towel ring with a white towel.
Kitchen with a window above the sink, gold faucet, red brick backsplash, patterned curtain, and shelves with jars and food items.
A cozy living room corner with a beige patterned sofa, decorative pillows, and a striped ottoman with a plant on top. A built-in wooden bookshelf with framed photos, books, and decorative objects is adjacent to a fireplace with a brick surround.
Close-up view of a living room with a built-in wooden shelf filled with decorative items, framed photos, books, a dark vase with purple foliage, and a beige and brown sofa with patterned cushions.
A rustic bathroom vanity with a concrete sink, a plant in a pink pot, a decorative mirror, and wall-mounted light fixtures, with a floral wallpaper background.
A built-in wooden shelf with gray cabinets and gold handles, decorative items including a vintage clock, framed photos, a toy tractor, and a box of tissues, next to a patterned armchair with a pillow, and a wall with floral wallpaper.
A cozy living room with beige armchair, wooden TV stand, large flat-screen TV, beige curtains, potted plant, table lamp, pool table, wood beam ceiling, warm lighting, and scenic view outside window.
Interior of a room with a beige upholstered chair holding a tote bag and a striped cloth, a wall decorated with a framed quote, a curtain with a geometric pattern, a bathroom sink with two blue towels reflected in the mirror, and patterned brown and
“I had the pleasure of working with Kate on the complex re-development of a large farmhouse. The client had the foresight to involve Kate at an early stage allowing her extensive knowledge and expertise in interior design to be put to maximum effectiveness.”
A bathroom featuring a pink vanity with drawers, a striped multicolored bath mat on the floor, a bathtub, a wall-mounted mirror, green lampshades, a window with a patterned Roman shade, a towel rack with a colorful towel, and striped floor tiles.
A bedroom with a bed covered with a white and green patterned bedspread, decorated with pink and striped pillows. To the left, a wooden nightstand with a small plant and a lampshade. There are red and white striped curtains on the window, and a beige
A bedroom with a bed that has white bedding, decorative pillows, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a book, and a small plant. There are red and white curtains on the window.
Living room with large window and view of green trees outside, patterned curtains, a gray sofa with a red pillow, wooden floor, and an antique wooden cabinet with a potted plant on top.
A bathroom with a white vanity, small mirror, potted plant, two soap bottles, and a wall-mounted towel rack. The window has a floral Roman shade and a sheer curtain, with light green painted walls and tile flooring.
Reflected image of blue bathroom featuring a small vanity with a blue cabinet, a mirror, a window with a porthole design, and a pipe with a towel attached. Part of a plant and a beige wall are visible outside the bathroom.
A cozy bedroom corner with a vintage wooden settee decorated with patterned cushions, an wallpaper with leafy green branch pattern, an open window with white curtains, and a bed with books on a green and white striped blanket.
A corner of a room with white curtains, a plant on a wooden stand, and a sofa with patterned pillows.
A view from two beds in a bedroom looking into an adjacent bathroom with a white toilet, a small white cabinet, and a duck-shaped trash bin. The bathroom has yellow paneling on the wall and a patterned yellow and white tile floor. The bedroom has bei
Close-up of a bedroom with a white nightstand, green plants, decorative pillows, and a bed with a patterned headboard and linens.
Bathroom with green and white striped tiles, a skylight window, a shower with a hand-held showerhead, a recessed shelf with toiletries, and a white toilet. Off-white walls and door with a bronze doorknob.
A yellow kitchen with a white sink, patterned tile backsplash, open shelves with dishes, and a laundry area with washing and drying machines stacked. Basket with colorful striped towels on the floor.

Get in touch

If you're at the point where you have plans, quotes, or a budget you'd like reviewed before committing, I'd love to hear about your project.

You can email me at Kate@Katefinchinteriors.com or call me on 07715 000980.