Bees Nest Cottage | Redbourne

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Our clients wanted to transform their cottage to better suit their growing family. The goal was to create an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space while improving energy efficiency and preserving the character of their home.

George Alexander provided a full-service solution, from structural alterations to interior design, sourcing and installation.

Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, large marble island, exposed wooden beams, and pendant lights.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, wooden floors, marble countertops, brass faucet, and small windows.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, built-in oven, window with diamond-patterned glass, and wooden stool.
Modern kitchen with white double oven and marble backsplash
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, gold faucet, integrated recycling bins, and stainless steel appliances.
Bright, spacious kitchen with a large central island, wooden beams, and modern decor. Features a dining table, pendant light, and farmhouse-style chairs.
Modern kitchen with marble countertops, white cabinets, wood beam ceiling, and stove under a white range hood. Large window with lattice design.
Kitchen corner cabinet with pull-out swivel shelves, white cabinetry, and wood flooring.
Close-up of a modern kitchen with a stainless steel oven and open drawers. The floor has herringbone wooden pattern.
Spacious open-plan living room and kitchen with a beige sectional sofa, wooden dining table, wicker chairs, and modern kitchen with marble countertops and light fixtures.

Key Works:

  • Full ground floor refurbishment with kitchen relocation.

  • Structural wall removal to create an open-plan living kitchen area.

  • New boiler and underfloor heating installation.

  • Kitchen design, supply, and installation of a premium Masterclass shaker kitchen.

  • New LVT flooring, appliances and paint selection from our design studio.

  • Bespoke handmade windows to meet conservation requirements.

Open-plan kitchen and living area with wooden dining table, chairs, corner sofa, and modern appliances.

Project Highlights:

  • Seamless Character Integration – A new chimney stack was built to house the extractor, designed to blend naturally with the cottage.

  • Preserving Original Features – Refurbished oak beams maintained the home’s traditional charm.

  • Energy Efficiency Upgrades – A new boiler, insulation and underfloor heating improved warmth and efficiency.

  • Bespoke Flooring Solution – A raised tray integrated underfloor heating and herringbone flooring over the basement lid.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, and wooden beams

How the space looked before…

Classic kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, tile flooring, a large oven, and a window with striped curtains.
Cozy living room with wooden beams, a white sectional sofa, red floral curtains, TV, fireplace, and wooden flooring.

Client Feedback

"We are extremely happy with the job that George Alexander have done on our kitchen and renovation project. Throughout the process there has been excellent communication with the team, led by Glyn. All the team working on the project have been upbeat, courteous, polite and friendly throughout. The kitchen itself looks great, but has also been designed with functionality in mind – a lot of the ideas and suggestions have come from George Alexander which has helped immensely.

With the introduction of the new boiler, insulation and underfloor heating, our cottage has never been warmer! We have already managed to have a big family Christmas in the new space, and look forward to hosting many more events and celebrations in what has become the focal point of our busy household. We have requested additional works already!"

 

— Mr & Mrs A | REDBOURNE

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