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Interior Design services by Ellen Utley Interiors | Wirral and Cheshire, UK

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Bathroom Project

The local shipping history was the inspiration for this bathroom. The old bathroom left to the new owners was extremely dated, unhygienic and causing damp. 
First of all the damp walls were solved through stripping the wallpaper which was trapping the damp, then we painted these walls with a paint which is low in toxins, high in breathability. Through leaving an interesting texture to the lime plastered walls the large room maintained good acoustics and authenticity.
Local history is linked utilising shiplap woodwork which also hides pipes and aids ease of cleaning. Natural rope, cork, brass and timber warm up the greys and connect us with nature. These materials are all either biodegradable, renewable, local or long lasting.
The owners did not wish to spend much on this bathroom and therefore the budget was prioritised for longevity. Ellen Utley Interiors recommended investing in the working mechanisms such as high quality taps as well as the main features such as the pendant lights. Elsewhere creativity ensured that the project kept on budget.
This bathroom is timeless due to its link to the past with a minimal and neutral finish.

Living Room, Kitchen and Dining Room Project

The previous owners of this building had covered up many of the original features with synthetic materials, creating rising damp and rot.

This grade two listed property is a medieval barn exterior, noted in the domesday book, with a nineteenth century interior. It has no damp proofing and is built using historical methods, which prove to be quite sustainable and passive requiring this same method for restoration, ensuring preservation and longevity. Ellen Utley’s award winning designer is a member of the Listed Property Owner’s Club and is very knowledgable about how to maintain such buildings. 

Included within the design and project management service, the designer arranged the listed building consent, building regulations and structural calculations. The full design package also allowed the owners to enjoy the process and create time for themselves.

Dining takes place amongst a light and bright room covered with textured clay plaster containing natural minerals that resemble gold fleck. When walking into the property the interior now suits the exterior aided by the clay plaster which ties with the tones of the exterior sandstone.

The kitchen is inviting and practical with bright white surfaces bouncing extra light around, yet rustic restored pamment tiles allow for life to take place and less cleaning to be required. The room feels double the size thanks to the mirror which reflects the peninsula creating an island.

Occupiers now enjoy a natural style lighting design with light sources soft and hidden, natural and practical. The property is now a sanctuary which comforts its owners and guests, providing the most suitable backdrop to their life.

Kitchen and Dining Room Project

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Small classic enclosed living room in Cheshire with a reading nook, beige walls, carpet, a wood burning stove, a plastered fireplace surround, a corner tv and beige floors.

Inspiration for a small eclectic dining room in Cheshire with banquette seating, pink walls, painted wood flooring, a standard fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround and white floors.

This is an example of a medium sized coastal ensuite bathroom in Cheshire with a corner bath, a shower/bath combination, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, terracotta tiles, grey walls, painted wood flooring, a pedestal sink, white floors, a hinged door, a shower bench, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and tongue and groove walls.

Design ideas for a small classic dining room in Cheshire with banquette seating, pink walls, painted wood flooring, a standard fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround and white floors.

Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Cheshire with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick flooring, a breakfast bar, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

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