The owners of this home affectionately refer to their project as ‘Fixing Laurel Cottage’. The cottage was built in 1900 and its recent renovation has uncovered some historical treasures that we’ve showcased throughout the interior. Delicately restoring the cottages French doors and exposing stonework and timber lintels that have been covered in layers of plaster & paint have provided a genuine authenticity to the inside of this home. Now a large family residence, bustling with activity, this Aldgate property is a modern, luxury home displaying elements of the original Laurel Cottage as a nod to this wonderful home’s heritage.

Client Testimonial

We engaged Rachel Hutton Design before going to tender: our renovation was a significant project made far less stressful with Rachel’s expertise and guidance.

Rachel listened to us and ploughed through the many images we sent her to determine our aesthetic before coming up with a cohesive and sophisticated plan that truly reflects our own lifestyle and taste.

Drawing on her experience, Rachel made practical suggestions, liaised with trades to keep them on task and on time and she possesses a wealth of connections to suppliers, allowing us the opportunity to source harder to find products for a more bespoke finish. She built a great rapport with our builder and trades, making what could have been a daunting experience into a positive one.

We couldn’t be happier with the final result. Laurel Cottage is the relaxed yet elegant home we had hoped for.

Vasa and Mike