Originally built in 1938 by celebrated architect John Campbell, this Buckinghamshire mansion has been recently reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. The original Arts and Crafts architectural blueprint has been infused with Asian artworks and elegant layouts that lend themselves to 21st century living.
We recently revisited and reimagined this unique home, preserving and embracing its architectural integrity, historical significance, and character. Curating from the client’s existing love of Asian art and antiquities, we took inspiration from the architecture and setting to run an elegant and inviting red thread through the house.
We carefully incorporated more contemporary elements through the main reception room, maintaining a sense of formality with a muted and sophisticated colour palette and the sculptural lines of the furniture from Giorgetti, Molteni and Promemoria. The arched windows in the garden room create framed vistas, adding an element of softness as they connect the indoor and outdoor areas. We emphasized this connection through floral drapery and the softly organic lines of the iconic Chieftain Chairs from the House of Finh Juhl.
The golden hues in the loggia create a captivating composition and sense of occasion. The artworks provide inviting vignettes for our clients to enjoy whilst entertaining family and friends around the satisfying solid dining table and chairs by De La Espada. This space flows through to the outdoors where the light and shadow interweave and reflect through the curved archways in the courtyard, creating a serene oasis.
We worked with Swedish kitchen atelier Sola to reinterpret this important series of working rooms. A light Shaker-style door was hand-painted in a soft warm grey (Little Greene’s dark lead 118) and enlivened with elements of vertical ribbing in solid ash. The Caesarstone worktops are beautiful, but bullet-proof, meeting the needs of a hard-working kitchen, scullery and laundry.
“We have worked with Tollgard Studio on two very different projects: our London apartment and our home, Buckinghamshire Mansion. The London apartment sold well over the asking price three years ago, thanks to their immaculate, timeless designs – proof that great design adds real value.
Our third project with the team was to turn a weekend home that we had owned for many years into a full-time residence. Our Buckinghamshire Mansion is a Grade II listed Arts & Crafts house with incredible architectural features that needed to be respectfully updated. Tollgard Studio repurposed, redesigned and refurnished key rooms with exceptional skill, respecting the house’s architectural heritage while making it far more liveable. Their design choices perfectly complement the original architecture yet add a modern, elegant touch – no small feat in such grand spaces.
Thanks to Monique, Staffan, and their team, our home is now simply stunning. The new modern kitchen designed by Tollgard and brought to life by Sola Kitchens looks amazing. The conversion of a little-used cinema into a stylish work area was a triumph, impressing all who visit. It is a home we are unlikely to change for the next decade, a lasting testament to Tollgard Studio’s vision, sensitivity and creativity.”
