Cottage culture

A pastoral palette and time-worn textures have given this sustainably constructed new build timeless appeal - and it has more than a hint of cool

- LOUISE O'BRYAN

LIVING SPACE

The end goal was to make cottage style chic – second-hand designer finds, modern art and fresh colours aced it.

Pre-finished pine cladding, Havwoods. Sofa, George Smith. Rug, Maisons du Monde. Bespoke doors, Todi & Boys. Pendant, Officine904.it

LIVING SPACE

Guy had the fire surround built in travertine to match the dining table. ‘We sourced a specific type of Italian travertine and had it cut in a specific way, but it was worth it to tie in the dining area,’ he says.

White bouclé chair, Soho Home

HALLWAY

‘I wanted to make this brighter to contrast with the calmness of the living space, but we ultimately stuck with the same olive and pink palette,’ says Guy.

Walls in Calamine, Farrow & Ball. Floor tiles, Otto Tiles & Design

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THE OWNERS