Simply Stylish

A monochrome palette proves a fitting partner to natural materials in this pared-back scheme

- Rachel Leedham

Can you describe the space?

This is a large, contemporary house in the country outside Winchester, designed for my clients by Níall McLaughlin Architects. The ground floor is mostly open plan, and the room shown here is the informal dining space leading off a triple-height kitchen, which lies to the left of this image; there is a more formal dining space, which can be seen in the background. On the right are huge floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the grounds. The sliding door conceals a hub – a small workspace fitted with bookshelves above.

What was the brief for this project?