The Potton Caxton show home has always been a beautifully presented house, and with its 30th birthday this year it’s been given a full makeover! As one of the smaller Potton show homes, the brief was to show how versatile it could be as a family home for all stages of life, whilst creating functional spaces with clever design features on a budget.
Interior designer Zoe Godbold from ic7 design worked with Potton to give it a modern revamp whilst enhancing its country cottage charm. Externally new windows and doors were installed in a soft shade of grey, matching the exposed timbers, while the render has been painted to update the exterior of the house. The grey follows through inside and is used as part of the internal palette, which also incorporates the tones from the fireplace and the subtle blue from the kitchen island. Two features that had to remain!
To maximise the downstairs space the double doors that led to the kitchen diner were removed, and a glass panel was added to one side to allow light to enter. The door was replaced with a barn-style sliding door which is a great practical solution to saving space that adds a welcoming feature to the entrance hall.
Throughout the house, the clever use of colour has played a big part in the overall design. For example, the newly added office has a painted stripe feature to expand the width of the room, whilst in the master bedroom, darker tones have been used to give a cosy feel with contrasting lighter tones to enhance the natural light.
To fully appreciate the new look Caxton you’ll need to visit the Potton Self Build Show Centre in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Where you can explore the house and take in all the extra details and features that really make this house function as a stylish family home.