Bespoke Bedroom Furniture For A 16th Century Cottage

A much anticipated project that all of team Burlanes have been well invested in, we are so excited to share the photos of this beautiful period property with you!! Situated amongst acres of farmland in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside, this beautiful 16th Century family home is everything a traditional British country home should be and more! We were delighted to be commissioned to design, handmake and install bespoke furniture for the homeowner's master bedroom, dressing room, en-suite and family bathroom.

Burlanes bespoke Wellsdown kitchen, Leigh-On-Sea. ©Sarah London Photographer.

With such low windows, it made sense to really make the most of the beautiful views of the countryside from the master bedroom, so we created a bespoke banquette seat with lift-up lid to sit beneath the window. Not only is this a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by, it also provides additional well needed storage space for blankets and bed sheets. 

Burlanes bespoke Wellsdown kitchen, Leigh-On-Sea. ©Sarah London Photographer.

We would absolutely love to go back in time and see the families this beautiful home has housed over the years, and the different uses for all the rooms, how wonderful would that be?! This little staircase in the master bedroom leads down to a little corridor behind the kitchen, and is used daily by the current homeowners. Our design team created a bespoke partition wall and storage unit to sit perfectly at the foot of the bed, providing additional storage space without taking up too much room.

Burlanes bespoke Wellsdown kitchen, Leigh-On-Sea. ©Sarah London Photographer.

How incredible is this little doorway leading from the master bedroom to the dressing room?! With such an open plan space leading from one room to the next, it was important to ensure that the chosen colours of all cabinetry complemented each other well. To ensure the space flowed, the homeowners opted for the same colour throughout; 'Empire Grey' by Mylands.

Burlanes bespoke Wellsdown kitchen, Leigh-On-Sea. ©Sarah London Photographer.

With the pitched roof, wonky walls and rustic wooden beams, it was impossible for the homeowners to buy off-the-shelf furniture for any room in their home. We were able to design, handmake and install made-to-measure drawers and wardrobe space, providing lots of storage as well as maximising all available space in this room.

Burlanes bespoke Wellsdown kitchen, Leigh-On-Sea. ©Sarah London Photographer.

Motion sensor lights were also installed into the base of the cabinetry, which are activated by movement upon entering the room at either side.

Burlanes bespoke Wellsdown kitchen, Leigh-On-Sea. ©Sarah London Photographer.

In period properties such as this, it is vital to ensure that all floor space is well considered before the design process begins, and that your designer is able to interpret exactly what you, as the homeowner, are hoping to achieve. We would always recommend doing lots of research into the company you choose to go with; visit their showrooms, have a look at their website and social media, and ensure that they have experience in designing for and working within listed buildings. Not only do we design and handmake all of our furniture right here in the UK, we also have a team of 10 fantastic installers too, who work solely for us, with years of experience of fitting our furniture into our customers' lovely homes.

Burlanes bespoke bedroom furniture. ©Sarah London Photographer.

Despite having limited space to work with, our design team were able to create a compact but spacious en-suite with corner shower, handmade vanity unit with vessel basin and a boxed in toilet. There was even room for bespoke towel storage next to the basin!! 

Burlanes bespoke bedroom furniture. ©Sarah London Photographer.

Our design team are specialists in what they do, and our bespoke service means that we design, handmake and install your furniture to suit your needs and lifestyle perfectly. If you are looking for inspiration or advice on your project, pop into one of our showrooms for a chat with our design team, or call us to book an appointment or home visit.

We provide a bespoke service from the first meeting to the final handover of a project. By listening to our clients' needs and working with them closely every step of the way; the result is a living space that works for lifestyle and budget.