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I designed the interiors this for cottage for myself and my partner , as our country escape when we wanted to get out of London . The exterior is like most buildings in Cotswolds built with the distinctive Cotswold stone , so from the outside it ’ s a very typical picturesque cottage with a lush , secluded garden with a stream running through , where you often find swans passing by . The interior however we did want to change , to make it feel like a contemporary country home , bringing a bit of London to the countryside without making it too modern . I wanted to create a warm , comfortable and inviting country feel but yet a fun and modern space unlike most English country cottages . You see a mixture of old styles and materials like the vaulted beamed ceilings juxtaposed with modern furniture and accessories .
The velux roof windows above the dining table were already installed and they bring in much valued daylight . Mirrors hung like pictures reflect the light through the roof lights around the space . The huge horse artwork print I bought a print and enlarged it and then had framed in 12 pieces . The Eichholtz chandlier is perfectly balanced size and shape wise , for the space . The classic dining table and chairs sit on a Jimmie Martin rug .
As the sitting room has a low ceiling I had to be careful not to put in oversized items which would make the space look even smaller . The bookcase at the side of the fireplace was a natural use of space which allows for a side table and table lamp for a cozy corner . I contrasted the natural colour of the sofa with two ink blue deco tub chairs and added a pair of gold occasional tables for practicality as these can easily be moved when not in use so the space isn ’ t cluttered .