Home improvements & building · Barnham
Make room for everyday life in Barnham.
Barnham’s tower mill and neighbouring cottages tell a working story, while St Mary’s Church retains medieval fabric in the older village. The artist R. O. Dunlop later made Old Mill Cottage his home, drawn partly by the quality of light. INTEGRAL welcomes Barnham projects in West Sussex from Brighton and Hove, beginning with how rooms are used and what should make them comfortable.
Where should each everyday activity happen?
A useful detail in Dunlop’s Barnham story is his separate working room above a garage: the space had a particular purpose. When a bedroom also serves as a study or occasional guest room, be equally clear about its role. Measure the desk, bed and belongings it must hold. Decide which items need daily access and which can be stored away, keeping a comfortable route between the door and window.
Look at the room through the day
The light that interested Dunlop is a prompt to consider your own windows, rather than assume a standard palette will suit every house. Bring cabinet, worktop and tile samples together in the kitchen. Check their appearance in morning and evening light, and include adjoining floors in the comparison. Plan task lighting around preparation areas so the working surface remains useful when daylight falls, without relying on one bright central fitting.
Discuss comfort before filling the walls
St Mary’s and the mill demonstrate very different building forms; the village address alone cannot tell us how a house performs. If a room becomes uncomfortable, explain its orientation, glazing and pattern of use. Air-conditioning options need assessment of the actual property, including equipment positions and service routes. In a wider refurbishment, discuss these alongside cabinetry and furniture so controls and maintenance access remain convenient after the work is complete.
Need help sourcing materials?
If you haven’t yet sourced your materials, or would like help choosing products and finishes, we work hand in hand with our sister company, Old Bank Kitchens, to help you find the right options for your project.
Local information and useful reading
Background on Barnham and resources to help you explore the area. Requirements for any work depend on the individual property and should be checked with the relevant authority.
A sense of place
Three local points of interest.
Landmarks and historical connections in and around Barnham.
Barnham Windmill
The four-storey tower mill was erected in 1829 after an earlier post mill was blown down. It forms part of the village’s milling history.
St Mary’s Church
The Grade I listed church retains Norman nave walls and a thirteenth-century chancel, with a weatherboarded bell turret at its western end.
Old Mill Cottage
Artist R. O. Dunlop lived here from 1945 until his death in 1973, working in a garden studio above a garage. It is part of Barnham’s artistic history.
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Before we begin
Planning work in Barnham?
Every project starts with a conversation.
Can fitted storage include a home-working area?
Yes. Share dimensions and the equipment you use, as well as the room’s other functions. The brief can then balance storage, desk space and everyday circulation.
Can air conditioning be discussed with a kitchen renovation?
Yes. Raise it while the layout is taking shape. Room use, equipment locations, service routes and the effect on proposed cabinetry can then be considered together.
Let’s begin
Bring your Barnham rooms into focus.
Send photographs and tell us how you use each room. Include the postcode, any available drawings and the details you would like to retain.