As part of the original development of this Georgianesque, six-bedroom new build, the owners specified a large swimming pool and accompanying pool house to be built in the garden.
Having enjoyed the space for many years, the family decided it was finally time for the pool house to be given a contemporary new look. Martin Moore had recently designed and installed the kitchen in the main house, and having fallen in love with the bespoke furniture, the clients’ commissioned them to redesign the new pool house.
The brief was to create a striking new space, combining classic, handcrafted furniture with modern materials and finishes. Martin Moore’s New Deco design was the obvious choice; drawing inspiration from the architects and craftsmen of the 1920’s, it has an Art Deco feel and features geometric lines and architectural detailing. Crucially it also incorporates a wide variety of feature materials, from veneers and metallics to ceramics and porcelains. The task here was to create a fun, social space entirely suited to an outdoor, pool environment and the limitless design potential of the New Deco range gave Martin Moore the flexibility to meet an extremely specific brief.
The colour scheme is dark, dramatic, and glamorous, with the furnishings providing playful pops of colour. Designer William Rudgard chose ebony stained Hardwood for the cabinetry, with insert panels of beautiful ceramic marble. New Deco pull handles in a polished chrome finish complement the scheme, adding a sleek, contemporary edge. The mirrored splashback helps brighten the room, reflecting the natural light that floods in through sliding glass doors that lead directly out to the pool terrace and garden.
The clients love entertaining family and friends in the pool house over the summer months, and so it was vital that the new layout could accommodate large groups of people. Capable of seating up to eight, the large bar/island forms the social heart of the space and integrates state of the art appliances, such as a drinks fridge, a dishwasher, and built-in fridge freezer. Clever zoning is crucial in the success of the layout; one side of the island acts as the working area whilst the other forms the informal social zone where people can chat, graze and socialise. This allows the owners to serve drinks and snacks whilst mingling and attending to guests. Careful planning and attention to detail means that the pool house can be enjoyed by adults and children alike, at any time of the day or evening.
Storage was also an essential factor of the redesign; Martin Moore installed floor to ceiling cupboards on either side of the bar, specifically designed to house all the soft cushions from the pool furniture. Deep drawers were built into the island, providing extra storage space for glassware, crockery, and linens.
A perfect example of classic contemporary style, the new space is as practical as it is beautiful and offers the ideal retreat for all the family.
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