The Watermill – In Frame Painted Shaker Kitchen

Nestled in the Warwickshire countryside, this beautiful converted barn has been home to a lively family—including three children, two dogs, and Pickle the cat—for nearly 20 years. Originally a working cowshed, the barn’s rustic soul remained intact with its green Aga, terracotta tiles, and exposed beams. But when it came time to update their beloved kitchen, they envisioned a space that was lighter, brighter, and better suited to modern family life.

A large extension was added to the rear of this property we recently worked on in Worcester to create an open plan contemporary kitchen, dining and living area to accommodate all the family (3 young children and a dog).

Period properties are fantastic buildings in which to create a dream kitchen, especially when they include a rear extension that lets the light flood in. This Victorian house had a complete single-storey renovation at the back, with an extension for the new kitchen-diner-living area plus utility room complete with skylights and full-height, full-width sliding doors to seamlessly connect the inside and outside spaces.

The owners of this stunning renovation relocated to Edgbaston as a family in 2015, and as their family expanded, their home evolved into a contemporary living space while preserving the Victorian charm of the house.