KNOWLEDGE

BUILDING A NEW ENGLAND-STYLE HOUSE

The Inskips took inspiration from across the pond to create a New England aestheti externally. They approached Paul Gallie, of PMG Architects, after having seen another of his projects they wanted to emulate.

“The important thing to designing this house was getting the layout right first. Once we had established what was right for the family there were a number of ways to achieve the style they wanted. However, the devil is in the detail when building a traditional-style house,” begins Paul. “I think the New England style lends itself to having a little bit of fun with the elevations, which is why I like it. It’s traditional and modern all at the same time while having scope to add characterful projections, like the eyebrow dormer and interesting pieces to the roof line.”

The proportions and styles of the windows and joinery were essential to get right. “I was appointed to see the project through to the end, so by working with the main contractor I was able to control the finer details of the exterior.”

From the sash windows and mouldings to the patio doors of the orangery, Paul oversaw all the materials that would shape the overall style of the house. “Unlike a very regimented Georgian style, we were able to add modern touches like the open-plan layout and patio doors without it looking odd because one person was keeping an eye on the overall style the whole way through.” Render and weatherboarding to the exterior do a wonderful job of completing the vision, while Ellie’s balcony takes centre-stage to finish the design.