G&A House — Interior Design

Open-plan kitchen and living room interior design

Interior design case study

G&A House

A calm, natural and timeless home designed around everyday life.

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ScopeWhole-home interior

StyleNatural · Calm · Timeless

ServiceConcept to specification

01 / Overview

A home that feels considered, connected and effortless.

Our interior design team developed a cohesive whole-home concept centred on natural materials, soft neutral tones and practical everyday living.

The project brings together space planning, room elevations, furniture and finish selection, bespoke storage and a detailed fixture and furniture schedule.

Natural, calm and timeless kitchen and living room design

02 / Design direction

Natural. Calm. Timeless.

A restrained palette of warm oak, woven fibres, pale stone and soft textiles creates continuity throughout the house. Black accents add definition, while planting brings freshness and life.

Warm neutral material palette
Space-conscious furniture selection
Layered practical lighting
Indoor–outdoor visual connection

03 / Space planning

Every room, planned as part of the whole.

The plan balances open shared spaces with calm private rooms, clear circulation and generous storage. Furniture placement was resolved before individual products and finishes were specified.

04 / Spaces

One language,
room by room.

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05 / What we delivered

From first idea to a coordinated specification.

Concept & mood

A clear creative direction to align every later decision.

Layouts & elevations

Detailed room planning to resolve function, flow and storage.

Furniture & finishes

A room-by-room palette of products, materials and details.

Specification

A practical schedule with selected items and supplier links.

06 / Detailed specification

Every selection, fully considered.

Our team prepares a comprehensive furniture, fixture and sanitaryware schedule so clients know exactly what to source, where to buy it and how it fits within the overall budget.

64specified items

5complete schedule pages

GBPretail and total prices

Room-by-room product selection
Furniture imagery and quantities
Retail and total pricing in pounds
Supplier links and alternatives

Complete view-only project schedule. Supplier availability and pricing may change.

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Andy Chan

September 23, 2026

I approached this architectural firm after previous owner’s planning application for a dropped kerb on a classified road had been refused. Knowing the complexity of the planning process and the challenges involved, I wanted an experienced professional to assess the situation properly and prepare a strong application. From the outset, they provided a thorough planning appraisal and feasibility report, clearly explaining the planning constraints, relevant policies, and the likelihood of success. Their knowledge of highway and planning requirements was evident throughout, and they were able to identify key issues that had contributed to the previous refusal. The report was detailed, well-researched, and professionally presented, giving both me confidence that the proposal had been carefully considered. Communication was excellent throughout the process. I would highly recommend their services to anyone requiring planning.

Lucy Locket

September 10, 2026

Planning By Design are a brilliant team – I can’t praise them highly enough, both personally and for their meticulous, skilful work. I had no idea how wonderful they’d really be. I’d expected them to reproduce more or less what I’d sent (a sketch of a small piece of land, some photos, and my problem) and just put it into the necessary jargon. Boy oh boy, I couldn’t have been more wrong: it was like Mozart turning ‘Twinkle, twinkle, little star’ into a symphony. Planning By Design produced an awesome planning application that explained to the Council my problem in an excellent way, what laws support me in it, together with architectural maps and drawings. (I’m in an AONB, and didn’t want to risk possible objections & repercussions further down the line. Neighbours advised me just to go ahead without mentioning it to the Council because they’d almost certainly say no, but I’d have been living in a ticking timebomb!) Planning By Design have now sent me the Council’s thumbs up to go ahead. I’m on cloud nine. They’re a fantastic team – so professional, as well as patient and good-humoured, and know just what to do and how to do it. I’ll recommend them to anyone wanting to carry out works to their property with a peaceful mind rather than just hoping for the best!!!

Amy Ralph

August 21, 2026

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This is our first big home project and we had no clue where to start, or of the process. PBD helped us from the beginning to do the neccessary checks that what we wanted to do was possible, did our drawings and plans for us, and even did the application to the council which went on to get accepted first time. The whole process was made to feel 'smooth' and took all stress away from us, knowing that all steps were being undertaken in the right way which was what ultimately led to our application getting accepted so quickly as they did everything to the correct requirements of our council. We would not hesitate to recommend on to others, and if we were to do any further projects we will be sure to use again. Thank you to all involved.

Henry Agbebo

August 13, 2026

I am very pleased with the professional service I received from Planning By Design. They managed my dropped kerb planning application efficiently and kept me informed throughout the process. Their knowledge, guidance and attention to detail made everything straightforward and stress-free. Most importantly, my application was approved. I would happily recommend Planning By Design to anyone seeking reliable and professional planning support.