From the Inside Out: Reimagining a Southville Terrace with Spratley & Partners
"Having a bit of what you could describe as chaos in a room is quite good, something that maybe feels slightly different and isn't all the same style."
There’s more to this terraced house in Southville, Bristol, than meets the eye. Behind the door, the home has undergone a remarkable renovation, transforming both the interior and the way Louise and her family use the space.
Louise Hawes-Baker is Interior Design Lead at architectural studio Spratley & Partners. Her own home perfectly exemplifies what the practice does best - a creative architectural redesign where the interior is considered as an integral part of the whole.
The kitchen-diner is the heart of the home. Light floods the space, where terracotta tiles and walnut cabinetry bring warmth and tactility. Throughout the home, the reintroduction of period features alongside contrasting contemporary styles creates an interesting juxtaposition between old and new.
Louise’s background in hospitality, specifically at Soho House, comes to the fore upstairs, where the master bedroom has a sense of quiet luxury. Calm and considered, it feels effortlessly sophisticated without being overly styled.
Throughout the house, contemporary interventions sit comfortably alongside the character of the original building. Colour, texture and materiality give each space its own identity, while the thoughtful layout has transformed how the family moves through and uses the home. The result is a characterful Bristol terrace that feels both personal and distinctly considered.
