Case Study Plunge Pool

When interior designer Stephanie Dunning was brought in to help her clients build a garden house, her job was made significantly easier on two fronts.

- Catherine Coyle

Firstly, she had already completed the interior overhaul of the main house and so had a pre-existing relationship with the family and knew the style that they favoured. Secondly, bringing in bespoke joinery firm The English Joinery Company, owned and run by her husband Peter Everard, she was guaranteed the kind of top quality, unique craftsmanship required for this outdoor build.

Stephanie’s task was a big one, nonetheless. Her clients had requested a garden house that would work hard for them, bringing this family a multi-functioning space that both connects with their main home but also provides respite away from the central residence.

“This was a complete new build,” explains Stephanie, “that we designed, built and completed the interior for, including a garage for three cars, a gym, kitchenette, internal dining area for friends, loo, shower and changing room, as well as a bike store and tool store for garden machinery.”