Sometimes patience pays off, especially when the architect you want to hire is busy. It certainly did for the owners of this 17th-century English farmhouse. When they first found architect Lydia Robinson of Design Storey on Houzz, she was working on another project. “They’d seen a cottage we’d worked on while browsing Houzz and liked the style,” Robinson says.
A year later, following an unsuccessful experience with another architect, the owners reconnected with Robinson, who then started transforming their home. It was worth the wait, as Robinson created a cozy and functional new space for the couple and their two children.
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple and their two children
Location: Warwickshire, England
Size: Kitchen area: 312 square feet (29 square meters), 21⅗ by 14⅖ feet; dining area: 132 square feet (12.3 square meters), 11½ x 11½ feet
Architect: Lydia Robinson of Design Storey
Before: The original kitchen in this country farmhouse was cozy but dark. Located in a central part of the house, it didn’t get much light. However, its position meant it felt like the heart of the home, and this was something Robinson wanted to retain for the new space.