Rimadesio
project
Rimadesio
Contemporary Bar
the brief
Our clients approached us after completing the redevelopment of their home, with one area left largely untouched, the dining room.
Once a central gathering spot, it had become a bare, underutilised space. After a friendly recommendation led them to us, we provided the thoughtful solution they had been seeking to breathe new life into this important part of their home.
Collection
Rimadesio
Property
Modern
Location
Royal Wootton Bassett
The Design
Enjoyed at any moment
A key feature the Spratlings requested for their bar area was a wine wall.
As avid collectors who frequently visit Bordeaux, they wanted to showcase some of their fine wine collection in their home rather than storing it all elsewhere.
The goal was to create a space where they could both display and enjoy their wine.
The Design
A dark grey and anthracite colour scheme
To achieve this, we designed a double-depth display cabinet for long-term storage, along with a smaller cooler to keep bottles chilled for immediate use.
This dual system ensures their extensive collection can be enjoyed in the moment, while also maintaining a reserve for future gatherings.
We integrated a ZINK worktop to mirror the zinc dining table, giving the space a consistent industrial aesthetic.
The zinc is not only visually striking but also practical; its durability makes it easy to clean, safeguarding the oak elements from damage and providing a robust yet refined appearance.
“The creativity that the guys at Hobsons Choice used to take some fairly simple ideas that we had and turn them into something magical was just brilliant.”
— C. Spratling
The Result
The completed bar area transforms the dining room into a warm, intimate, and highly personal entertaining space.
The completed bar area transforms the dining room into a warm, intimate, and highly personal entertaining space.
Layout & Flow
The layout was designed to give the bar area a stronger architectural presence while enhancing the room’s atmosphere.
A revised wall arrangement creates a more enclosed, intimate feeling upon arrival, allowing the bar to feel like a dedicated destination within the home rather than simply an extension of the adjoining spaces.
Wine Storage & Display
The wine wall forms the centrepiece of the design. A double-depth display cabinet provides generous long-term storage, while a secondary wine cooler supports immediate serving and entertaining.
Integrated lighting highlights the collection and introduces a soft ambient glow, turning the display into both a visual feature and a practical storage solution.
Materials
Industrial-inspired materials are balanced with warmer timber finishes to create depth and contrast throughout the space.
A bespoke ZINK worktop and matching upstands reference the existing zinc dining table, reinforcing continuity within the room while providing a durable and highly practical surface.
Slatted oak panelling softens the darker palette and introduces warmth and texture.
Shelving & Detailing
Rimadesio Zenit shelving was mounted in front of the timber panelling to create a lightweight, floating appearance.
Tinted grey glass doors, discreet round finger pulls, and carefully integrated lighting contribute to a refined, understated aesthetic, ensuring the display remains elegant rather than overpowering.
Lighting & Atmosphere
Lighting was carefully integrated to enhance both the wine display and the room’s overall mood.
Rebated strip lighting within the cabinetry softly illuminates the bottles and timber backdrop, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere particularly suited to evening entertaining.
Integration with the Home
The design continues the dark grey and anthracite palette already present across the ground floor, allowing the bar area to feel connected to the wider home.
At the same time, distinct material combinations and architectural detailing ensure the space retains its own identity and presence.
