Ten minutes with Blackwood Norfolk
When Sarah and husband Daniel moved to West Runton in North Norfolk, they were looking to build a better life for their family.

Some four years later, they’ve achieved this and so much more – establishing a fully-fledged holiday let from the bare bones of an outbuilding nestled on their wooded plot.

Watch our interview with Sarah above or keep scrolling for the highlights.  
A stylish display of woven wall decor, vases, a pitcher, and a lamp next to a vibrant green plant, set against a neutral wall.
A cozy display featuring woven wall decor, a beige lamp, ceramic vases, a black pitcher, and lush green plants on a shelf. Cozy bedroom corner featuring a textured lamp on a wooden bedside table, plush pillows, and a softly illuminated wall.
‘For the exterior, I was really inspired by Scandinavian architecture and Shou Sugi Ban, the Japanese method of torching wood to make it last longer.

‘I spent a lot of time on Pinterest and Instagram and became inspired by Australian and Californian interiors, and beach houses specifically. I love that light airy feel, while bringing in earthy tones and textures.’
A minimalist kitchen countertop with wooden and black cutting boards, a brush, a power outlet, and a bowl of bananas and limes.
A modern kitchen shelf with art, decorative vases, and wooden cutting boards, featuring minimalist design elements in neutral tones. A wooden shelf displays an array of artisanal pottery, including bowls and mugs in various earthy tones and textures against a light wall.
‘I absolutely love Corston’s Bronze finish. Blackwood has light walls and woods, and the dark browny Bronze just pops.

‘I was specifically looking for something that would make a beautiful feature in the house rather than shrinking into the background.’
Cozy interior featuring a modern fireplace, textured wall art, soft curtains, and woven baskets on a minimalist white mantel. A sculptural beige vase filled with dried pampas grass reflects in a mirror beside a black electrical outlet on a light wooden surface.
‘I’ve also used some charred dark woods inside which go with the exterior, and the Bronze finish sets that off really well too.

‘One of the things that drew me to Corston was the real quality feel; the toggle switches and the lovely noise they make, and the door handles – I’d never held anything with such amazing weight to it.’
Three elegant, labeled soap dispensers on a minimalist white wall shelf, conveying a clean, modern aesthetic.
Minimalist shower with a black rain showerhead, glass enclosure, and shelf with three bottles, complemented by a hanging plant. Modern bathroom featuring a minimalist white sink, black fixtures, and neatly folded towels on a wooden rack.
‘Something I’m really excited about after being open for almost 18 months is the beautiful patina that’s developing on the door handles and switches. The aging feel complements the whole building so well.

‘I’m an attention-to-detail girl. It was a really big thing that all the handles, hinges, sockets and switches pulled together and gave a cohesive look.’
A cozy bedroom view with a warm color palette, featuring a bed, pendant lamp, side table with a cup, and natural light from a window. A modern room featuring a brown pendant lamp and a round wall sconce on a white panel wall, with soft pillows and a window view.
‘I’m also doing some renovations in my own home, and I’m planning on using Corston products to bring it up to the same standard as Blackwood.

‘The smallest fixtures and fittings can make such a huge difference.’

Published on 14th March 2023

Cozy dining area featuring a plush banquette, natural wood table, soft lighting, and a view of greenery outside the window.
A stylish rattan chair with a brown cushion beside a potted cactus and a black electrical outlet against a white wall. Cozy living space featuring a modern kitchen, wooden dining table, elegant lighting, and decorative cushions in warm tones.