Case Study: Andy’s Mid-Century family home

Andy first reached out to us for a colour consultation after moving into a new house that needed a bit of refreshing and a personal touch. From our very first chat, it was clear that Andy and his family were looking for more than just advice on paint colours—they were excited to make the space truly their own. Our conversation quickly turned to design ideas, inspirations, and big dreams. We left that day genuinely looking forward to working with Andy and his family well beyond that first meeting!

Our first task was to create a clear scope of work. We fleshed out the design brief, detailing which areas of the home needed attention and to what extent. We also specified what work to expect and how much it would cost. Once Andy agreed to the plan, we moved on to the next stage.

To understand what was important to the family, we created three short questionnaires, focusing on feelings of home, expectations and aesthetic preferences. Every member of the family was encouraged to take part, as this was to become their new home, we needed everyone’s input. At the same time, we took detailed measurements, inventories and images of the home to determine the scale and size of the space.

Next, we got to work on research. We put together mood boards that explored colour, material, and texture, all based on Andy’s mid-century modern brief. We created a colour and materials palette. Looking forward to their feedback, we shared our ideas with Andy and his family. Their input gave us a better sense of what they wanted, so we could fine-tune our plans. After that, we gathered options for products and finishes that fit the budget. With all this information, we were ready to start bringing Andy’s vision for his home to life.

Our work was presented as a digital document and a printed A4 booklet, showcasing the designs in full. We provided a floor plan for the best use and flow in the space. For each room, 2-D sketches brought the design vision to life, showing the materials and colour palette in action. Accompanying the designs, recommended products were displayed in a magazine style, building on the concept of the vision. Below you can see examples of the original property alongside the design sketches and product recommendations. 

A range cooker in an untidy kitchen
A 2D sketch of a kitchen with a chequerboard tiled floor, wood fronted cabinets and a green range
A kitchen with open fronted cabinets
A digital illustration of a dining table with chairs and a banquette bench seat
A magazine-style layout showing kitchen cabinets, sink, tap, tiles, a blind and light fittings
A magazine-style product layout showing a dining table and chairs with a pendant light fitting
A photograph of a living room with central double doors leading to a piano room, with a grand piano
A digital illustration showing double doors set into a bookcase. The bookcase covers the entire wall and stretches above the double doors. A floor lamp and armchair sit in front of the bookcases
A photo of a living room with a green carpet, brown sofa and red patterned rug in front of a fireplace
An illustration of a grand piano in a simple room. On the walls hang tufted tapestries and a geometric-patterned rug. The hangings are accompanied with picture lights
A product page showcasing items to create a simple room. The page is laid out in a magazine style
A photo of UPVC patio doors, floral floor-length curtains and stacks of books pushed up against a wall
A digital illustration of a living room in a mid-century style. A patterned armchair accompanies a dark green sofa on a geometric, cream-coloured rug. At the back of the room, a bookcase runs from floor to ceiling. Patio doors are framed with long, f
Cut out images of living room products are arranged on a page to mimic the layout of a room. A list of the product names and prices sits on the left-hand side of the page
A photo through a doorway of a home office. It has a large corner desk, on it sit two monitors and lots of messy papers
An illustration of a home office through a doorway. A large wooden bookcase serves as the backdrop to a wooden desk featuring a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and an orange lamp. On top of the bookcase is a trailing plant. A large palm plant sits in the c
Cut out images of home office furniture are collaged together to create the impression of a room. The cutouts include a desk and chair, typewriter, plants and a rug. On one side of the page is a list of the products, where to source them and their pr