the tea drinkers house
The copper roof and guttering in this small extension add a touch of luxury that will age beautifully, eventually developing a unique green patina that blends beautifully with the context.
Inside, the room is wrapped in a continuous skin of vertical wooden slats that emphasise the ceiling height while their rhythm creates a sense of calm and comfort. The stand alone wood burning stove is tucked into the corner, acting as the heart of the home and a cozy focal point for family meals on cold evenings.
The large picture window is designed to frame the mature silver birches outside, and as the garden matures bring the seasonal colors of nature directly into the living space. The deep, built-in sofa that stretches across the main window, provides ample hidden storage and allows you to feel as though you are sitting right in the garden while remaining in the warmth of the home. By the garden entrance, a slender wooden screen creates an intimate "transition" between the garden and the home.