A slate lined pool within a stone walled enclosure with irises and climbing vines growning on the pool house.

bohème

adaptive reuse, restoration, landscaping, outdoor pool and interior design including FF&E

banbury, oxfordshire, england

The adaptation of an Orangery shed on the grounds of a Grade I Queen Anne listed house in Oxfordshire.

We designed a pool house that is a family retreat at the end of the garden, complete with a changing room, gym and relaxation area. It is a modern bohemian spa; a space for retreat, mindfulness and renewal.

A dark slate lined pool within a pale limestone paved terrace. To the right is a restored brick orangery that has been repurposed as a pool house. Climbers grow up the brickwork.
Detail of the open door leading into the enticing pool house.
The design of the changing cubicles takes inspiration from Victorian stables, while the brickwork was left purposefully exposed with the remnants of old paintwork preserved for its patina.
Detail of the pool, and restored brickwork facade covered by climbers, with a modest door leading into the pool house.
Detail of the changing cubicle area with exposed wooden beams and brickwork contrasting with crystal chandeliers.
Detail of pool, and restored brick pool house covered in climbers, with an open door leading inside.
Detail of a window in the exposed brick wall looking out to a tree an verdant soft sloping hill
Detail of the other side of the changing area, with roof-lights integrated into the grid of exposed wooden beams.
A view looking down the length of the pool house to the small open gym area, which can be partitioned by curtains on the exposed brick wall.
Detail of a massive carved wooden antique frame that has been converted into a mirror.
Detail of the gym area with built in storage and industrial hanging lamps.
A dark slate lined pool within a pale limestone paved terrace. To the left is a restored brick orangery that has been repurposed as a pool house. Climbers grow up the brickwork.

interior: 900 ft²

exterior: 1,600 ft²

client: private

We worked on completely restoring this Orangery shed, keeping the original bricks, maintaining their aged aspect and choosing reclaimed stock to stay in keeping with the imperfections and beauty of this 17th century building. We carefully restored its timber roof structure and designed every aspect from the changing cubicles to selecting antique furniture to compliment the internal decor. A technical room was installed beneath the gym area to moderate the pool temperature using green energy.

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