Refurbishment and Restore Issue 16 2019 | Page 61

Speaking of the restoration, Caroline, who took responsibility for the interior design, said: “Nestled in the ancient oaks wood overlooking the water meadow, the Linhay is in an idyllic location, which is why we wanted to bring a sense of the outdoors in when designing the interior.” Caroline used a mixture of materials, such as slate worktops and oak flooring, to reflect the natural surroundings, she also created a plywood wall feature in the living area to bring the outdoors in. Instead of artwork, large mirrors line the walls to create a sense of depth and add light. Letting in natural light to the Linhay was important, explains Caroline: “It was so important to gain as much light as possible in the shower room, which led me to choosing the stylish fixed flat rooflight by Roof Maker for its clean sleek design, which mostly consists of glazing and minimal frame. www.refurbandrestore.co.uk - 61