Seaham Garden Village show home inspired by sea glass

Glass of every shape, colour and size that ramblers and walkers search for across the shore at Seaham has inspired the design of a show home at the 375-home development worth a total of £250m.

The home at Seaham Garden Village by Miller Homes has indirect references to the glass, which routinely washes up on the coast hundreds of years after the town housed the largest glass bottle works in Britain.

Seaham's beach. (Image: PR)

Everything from the wall coverings to colour schemes in the show home has a piece of Seaham's glass-making history behind it.

“The most common glass to be found on Seaham Beach is coloured green and clear, however you will also find teal, aqua or milk glass, which has pastel tones of yellow, blue and green,” said Caragh Penney, of Jasmine and Lilah Design, who created the show home’s interior.

Caragh Penney with samples of the material used in the show home. (Image: PR)

“The design has both direct and indirect references to sea glass,” she said, with a soft flow of colour from room to room - each in a different shade of sea glass - giving a nod to Seaham's history.”

CGI image of the new development. (Image: PR)

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To reflect the development’s coastal location, other natural materials such as wood and seagrass have also been incorporated, while many of the accessories on display, such as bowls and vases, are also made of glass.

“By embracing the beauty and functionality of glass, we can help create a more sustainable future for generations to enjoy,” said Caragh, who has also filled the space with houseplants, reflecting the site’s garden village status.

The development will also include a primary school, an innovation centre and a community hub with the show home opening event set to take place on April 20.