| Downstairs has been
left as one large light, bright open space (a little over 6 metres x
6 metres). . We have mixed old with new French styles. A thoroughly modern, sharp, well-equipped kitchen sets the scene merging with leather wing back chairs, traditional French fireplace, terracotta tiled floor, then moving sideways to find two mellow walnut antique Louis Philippe beds and an antique Second Empire armoire; these have the feeling of being lovely pieces of furniture, which they undoubtedly are, rather than bedroom furniture. The effect that we have tried to achieve here is to make a French room with eclectic ideas so that when you delve a little deeper you find a kitchen and romantic bed room as well. There is also a shower room and wc downstairs. |
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The left image shows a painted cupboard where glasses for
drinks are kept, also games, and underneath is the wood store for the
fire.
The image to the right shows the kitchen area with dishwasher and fridge.
The shower room is off to the left. |
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In this area (left) we have a gas cooker and a microwave. |  |
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Here on the left you can see through to the area with the Louis Philippe
beds and armoire.
The dining table is in the middle of the room. |
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| Upstairs, once upon a time was a hay loft. When we
bought the house it was full of sweet-smelling hay and the only access
was an outside ladder. Being involved as we are with antiques means that
we appreciate what has gone before and where possible do our best to save
things for posterity. We have kept the old hand-made terracotta tiles on the floor and took great care not to hide any of the original oak beams when we insulated the roof. We put in a staircase and made a separate little room for a wc. and wash-hand basin in the corner. We have kept it as one big glorious
bedroom (a little over 6 metres x 6 metres), deliberately keeping this
lovely space as uncluttered as possible. |
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