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A NATURAL EVOLUTION

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August 2022

Good things come to those who wait they say and with this farmhouse it took plenty of patience and work for it to become the perfect country idyll

- JULIET BENNING

A NATURAL EVOLUTION

STUDY

The farmhouse may date from 1860 but it has every modern convenience, including a light-filled office. Find similar antique cane furniture on Vinterior

SITTING ROOM

During the renovation, all of the internal walls were taken down and the floor plan was reinvented. The living space now connects to both the kitchen and the dining room in the converted basement. Armchair, EquilibreHeritage. Stairs in Off Black, Farrow & Ball

SITTING ROOM

The panelled ceiling is a reminder of the farmhouse’s history and is contrasted with modern art and minimalist decor. Source a chandelier like this on 1stDibs. Sofa, Meridiani. Cushions in Pierre Frey fabric. Abstract art by Michelle Falck

KITCHEN

Black accents punctuate the neutral scheme beautifully and introduce a contemporary edge. Cabinetry designed and made by Designed by David and painted in Off-Black by Farrow & Ball

KITCHEN

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