When it comes to moving to a village, beforea lopsided shack involuntarily appears with his eyes. Using our heroes as examples, we will tell you how to create an amazing country house filled with history and enjoy country life One day, Sally and Rob Farrow decided to move from the bustling Greenwich to the quieter countryside of Lidham Hill. It took them two years to find their dream home, and as a result, the Farrow family became the owner of two houses at once, connected to each other. One of them is made in the Victorian style and decorated with stucco, and the second is a cottage of the 16th century, filled with history and unique interior solutions. The move had a big impact on Sally and Rob - having acquired six acres of land, they decided to become farmers and already keep cows and pigs. It is not an easy task to manage the household and maintain comfort in such an unusual house. But Sally and Rob playfully cope with this, using many subtle tricks in everyday life.
15 ideas for a "village house" from Sally and Rob
Do not throw away the old
In pursuit of fashionable novelties and moderndo not rush to cross out the past with materials. Items with history give the room a family feel - tested by generations. Therefore, if you have old furniture at your disposal, you should not immediately throw it away. With its help, the interior will acquire a vintage chic - at minimal cost. An old chest of drawers covered with scratches and a touch of history will fit perfectly into the bedroom. 
The old wheelchair armchairs, covered with a new cloth, will have a second life. Here you can sit back and relax with a book from the family library. 
Recognize these carpets? Who would have thought that the object of network ridicule could so organically fit into the interior. Ancient fireplace, retro candelabra and a woodpile move guests of this room at least a couple of centuries ago. 
Try also to protect from the alteration of the basic elements of the house. For example, this charming ladder of polished red brick owners decided not to change - and correctly done. 
Beams are an integral part of the construction, erected in the XVI century, and perform a load-bearing function. But nothing prevents you from using decorative imitation. 
To visually zonate space,Place the beams not on the whole area of the ceiling, but only over a strategically important object. For example above the bed. A smooth transition from the ceiling to the wall visually transforms the space. For walls, you can use a thinner bar or completely avoid imitation. Also pay attention to the unusual antique lamps fixed on the beams. 
Learn more about how to use beamschange the interior, read the article on. Who will raise a hand to send this antique mirror in a gilded frame to a landfill? Sally and Rob used plain, untreated hemp as props. Look around and see what else you can use. 
Combine the old and new
Shabby parquet pattern, old brickMasonry, powerful oak beams, naturally aged furniture - these things with a story, of course, it is better to leave. With them, the house acquires a character and emphasizes the activity of the owners of the home. Some of them, however, will have to be restored. Or pick something appropriate in style in modern stores - artificially aged things and subtle decorative elements will successfully support such an interior. Pay attention to the legs of this bath. 
But in some rooms, for example in a nursery,It is better to leave only the elements of antiquity, paying attention to modern furniture and materials. A pink iron bed, butterflies and the head of a unicorn are in the room for a girl. A black hole on the wall, a warning sign on the door and posters with superheroes - for a boy. 
The bathroom is also made in a modernminimalistic style. A large shower room with a transparent glass railing will be very useful for our heroes after a day of work in the fresh air. How to make bathroom renovations? Find 91 practical tips at. 
Create your family nest
This home is made for ages, and the next generation will tell stories about Sally and Rob who created all this beauty. Portraits of children on the walls - an excellent beginning for a new family tradition. 
If you, like our heroes, have got a house with a history, do not be afraid to go against some decisions of previous owners of the house - after all, now this is your home. 
So, for example, in the Victorian part of the housethere is an impressive size bedroom and living room, which are the result of combining two adjacent rooms. painted a muted blue, and a portrait of Marilyn Monroe adorns the wall next to the fireplace. Note the antique lamp on the mantelpiece. 
Become closer to nature
Transfer a part of the luxuriant flowering garden into the house - even if it is a vase with fresh tulips, a willow twig or a basket with fresh apples. The room immediately filled with color, aroma and coziness. 
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