A cozy library room with large windows, a white door, a chandelier, tall wooden bookshelves filled with books, two burgundy chairs, and small white side tables.

Art Historian’s Home

Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire

Private Client

Located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Art Historian’s Home is a large suburban residence transformed through a full interior design, interior architecture, and lighting design renovation. Our client, a renowned art historian, engaged Studio H’s expertise before purchasing the property to ensure it could accommodate his extraordinary collection of books, artwork, and furniture. What began as a comprehensive remodelling evolved into a full project management commission, guiding every stage from concept through to completion, and has since developed into a long-standing, valued friendship built on a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, detail and timeless design.

We redesigned the home from the inside out, crafting bespoke English oak joinery for the library and American walnut elements throughout the property to honour its original character. Murano chandeliers, Fortuny pendants and silk damask drapery bring texture and elegance, while curated furnishings and a hand-painted Renaissance-inspired ceiling mural reflect the client’s personal narrative. Every decision was informed by careful consideration of spatial flow, materiality and light, ensuring the interiors feel both luxurious and effortlessly lived-in.

A new Vale conservatory opens onto the garden, where our exterior lighting scheme extends the enjoyment of the landscape into the evening. Discover more about The Italian Garden. The project was featured in the nationally renowned publication 25 Beautiful Homes for its considered design, expert detailing and seamless integration of interiors, architecture and lighting.

  • A well-maintained front yard with lush green grass, small trees, and trimmed bushes surrounds a red brick house with white-framed windows and a wooden front door. The yard has a concrete sidewalk and some garden beds, and trees create shade in the scene.

  • Living room with a fireplace, cream-colored sofas, a glass coffee table, artwork above the fireplace, and decorative items like vases with flowers. Large windows with curtains let in natural light.

  • A decorative fire feature with flames rising above a bed of glowing embers, set in a gold-colored bowl on a beige marble surface.

  • An elegant room with a large window covered by pink sheer curtains, flanked by beige patterned drapes. A white crystal chandelier hangs from a painted ceiling with a decorative border. Two white modern chairs are placed in front of the window on a wooden floor.

  • A bright room with tall windows, a chandelier, a large wooden bookshelf filled with books, and two maroon leather chairs with small white side tables.

  • Bright sunroom with a glass ceiling, white walls, and a checkered tile floor. Contains a glass table with chairs, a wooden dining table with chairs, and decorative plants.

  • Kitchen with wooden cabinets, a curved granite countertop, a bowl of green and yellow lemons, a glass door leading to a sunroom, and open shelving with glassware and bottles.

  • Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, beige countertops, two wine refrigerators, and a small island with a bowl of lemons.

  • A decorated room with a painted folding screen depicting mythological characters, three chairs with fabric-covered seats, a glass display cabinet with small sculptures and vases, and an open doorway to a bedroom with a bookshelf and a yellow wall.

  • A bedroom with a bed, beige nightstand, white lamp, patterned accent wall, and artwork on the wall.

  • Modern bathroom with large mirror, wooden vanity, vessel sink, white bathtub, and wooden blinds on windows.

  • A cozy bedroom with a bed, two nightstands with lamps, built-in wooden bookshelves on either side, a window with curtains, a carpet, and slippers on the floor.