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Interior design for James & Sarah's home in Lechlade, from first ideas through to the finished rooms.

ProjectMarlborough CottageLechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3AD
ClientJames & Sarah
DesignersJane & Helen, JH Designs
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Marlborough Cottage from the drive, stone walls covered in creeper
Marlborough Cottage, as it is today

Welcome to your project page. Everything we've prepared for the cottage lives here in one place: the concept, the room-by-room mood boards, the drawings, our proposal and the schedule for your contractors.

We'll update this page after each meeting, so you'll always see the latest version. Where a room is still in progress, you'll see a space waiting for the next board.

Where we are

The four stages from our fee proposal, and notes from each meeting.

    Meeting notes & updates

    Design concept

    Presented Jan 2026

    The overall design direction for the house is rooted in a light, airy interpretation of a classic Cotswold cottage, balanced with a clean contemporary edge. Downstairs, the palette will be calm and welcoming, using natural stone, warm woods and soft neutral tones to enhance the sense of space and flow. The kitchen will sit firmly at the heart of the home, designed to feel timeless rather than statement-led. Given the run of tall cabinetry, the main kitchen colour will remain understated and elegant, allowing the space to breathe, while the island provides an opportunity for a subtle contrast to add depth and visual interest. Comfortable, well-proportioned sofas and carefully layered lighting will reinforce a relaxed, lived-in feel that still feels considered and stylish.

    In contrast, the utility room and cloakroom offer the chance to be more playful, introducing richer, more saturated colours such as deep burgundy, warm yellows or inky greens. The guest bedrooms will follow a similar approach, with accents of soft blues, sage greens and muted reds.

    The master bedroom and ensuite will be designed as a calm retreat, with a restful, harmonious palette and shaker-style built-in cabinetry. Throughout the house, the focus is on texture and natural materials to create a home that feels cosy, welcoming and practical, yet quietly refined.

    Jane & Helen

    Rooms

    Each room starts with its concept page, then moves on to a detailed mood board once we've agreed the direction together.

    Throughout the house

    Finishes

    The materials that tie every room together: limestone tiles, oak flooring, panelling and wool carpets, with bronze hardware, recessed downlights and paintable switches.

    Drawings

    Click a drawing to open it, then use Zoom to read the detail.

    Documents

    Complete documents, page by page.

    Contractor schedule

    What we've specified for the builders, room by room. Pricing is left for the contractor to complete.