Be inspired by this rustic new-build house
Property: 2008 new-build, oak-framed house in Kent, England.
Property: 2008 new-build, oak-framed house in Kent, England.
Space: Family sitting room/hallway, boot room, kitchen, cloakroom, drawing room, living room, 4 bedrooms (one en-suite), family bathroom
1/9 Exterior
The property is clad with weatherboarding in keeping with the local Kent architecture.
2/9 Living room
Splashes of red create a Swedish look in this living room. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow for a stunning view of the surrounding countryside.
The taupe sofa and cushions are from The Sofa Workshop.
3/9 Hallway
Mellow wood furniture tones with the sandblasted beams. A large-scale console table frames the run of windows behind.
The table is from OKA, and the lamps from Maisie K.
4/9 Dining room
A beamed glass roof and French windows and doors add a sense of drama, perfect for entertaining in style.
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The table, cabinet and similar chairs are from OKA. The chandelier is from Maisie K.
5/9 Drawing room
Muted colours and classic furniture combine for an elegant scheme.
Find the sofas and a similar armchair at Laura Ashley. The curtains and blind fabrics are from GP & J Baker.
6/9 Kitchen
Keeping this kitchen-diner neutral and uncluttered allows the beams to take centre stage. An island unit is perfect for entertaining.
Find similar bar stools at IKEA
7/9 En suite bathroom
A freestanding bath gives the room a sense of style. Stone sanitaryware and flooring in this bathing area is a contemporary contrast to its country surroundings.
The stone bath and basin are by BC Design.
8/9 Bedroom
Tall shuttered French windows make the most of a double-height ceiling, and the beams create a natural position for the beautiful French-style painted bed.
For a similar bed, try Sweetpea & Willow. The carpet is from Avalon.
9/9 Girl’s bedroom
A smart, sophisticated, white palette acts as the perfect foil to the statement colours of the strong pink lamp shades, acid-bright bedlinen, and the large Audrey Hepburn canvas on the wall.
The white paint is from Dulux.
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Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.
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