Treehouse Masters

Pete Nelson has designed a beehive‑style structure for the couple Donald and Alison Farmer. The small, thoughtfully arranged interior includes built‑in shelving, comfortable soft seating and a series of hexagonal, honeycomb‑inspired design features that echo the beehive motif throughout the room.

Treehive Beehive is a programme presented as a single episode, forming part of the Treehive series. It follows the familiar format of the show, focusing on a bespoke interior project and the people behind it. The episode centres on designer Pete Nelson and his latest commission. In this instalment, Nelson takes on a commission for Donald and Alison Farmer, a couple who wanted a distinctive, compact living area. His brief is to create a structure that echoes the form of a beehive, giving the space a playful yet functional character. The design process is followed from concept through to completion, showing how the idea evolves into a finished room. The finished area is intentionally small, yet it makes the most of every inch. Nelson incorporates built‑in shelving that provides storage without crowding the floor, and he adds soft seating that invites relaxation. These elements are arranged to keep the space feeling open while still delivering the necessary practicality for everyday use. A key visual motif throughout the room is the hexagonal, honeycomb‑inspired detailing. This pattern recurs in the fixtures and finishes, reinforcing the beehive theme and giving the room a cohesive aesthetic. By marrying the geometric inspiration with comfortable furnishings, the episode demonstrates how a tightly scoped design can feel both unique and inviting.