Project Description
Restoring an old stone barn comes with its challenges but in this instance the fact that it was so dilapidated meant we had a blank canvas. The old stone walls and original timbers provided traditional Cotswold charm whilst contrasting beautifully with the large, modern windows to create a contemporary home.
CLIENT PERSONA
A young couple with small children who wanted open-plan family living.
THE BRIEF
Our clients wanted three double bedrooms with bathrooms and a large living space flowing from the kitchen through the dining area to the sitting room. With far reaching views over the Cotswold hills, the idea was for all the rooms to face around a pretty, central courtyard garden through large, sliding, glass windows and beyond over the fields.
![6 – Hawthorn Barn – GL54 3NJ – Full Contemporary wood dining table & wishbone dining chairs](https://j-hdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/6-Hawthorn-Barn-GL54-3NJ-Full-scaled.jpg)
![9 – Hawthorn Barn – GL54 3NJ – Full Bespoke bookcase painted green smoke. Neutral sofas and large patterned footstool.](https://j-hdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/9-Hawthorn-Barn-GL54-3NJ-Full-scaled.jpg)
![8 – Hawthorn Barn – GL54 3NJ – Full sitting room with fireplace, footstool and bookcase. Central rug grounds the sofas and footstool.](https://j-hdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/8-Hawthorn-Barn-GL54-3NJ-Full-scaled.jpg)
![14 – Hawthorn Barn – GL54 3NJ – Web King size bed with fabric headboard, large contemporary Berber style rug. All against stone wall with glass sliding doors to garden.](https://j-hdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/14-Hawthorn-Barn-GL54-3NJ-Web.jpg)
![18 – Hawthorn Barn – GL54 3NJ – Full Gustavian style wood chest of drawers in bedroom.](https://j-hdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/18-Hawthorn-Barn-GL54-3NJ-Full-scaled.jpg)
![1 – Hawthorn Barn – GL54 3NJ – Full](https://j-hdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1-Hawthorn-Barn-GL54-3NJ-Full-1-scaled.jpg)
![19 – Hawthorn Barn – GL54 3NJ – Full Twin bedroom in neutral and earth colours.](https://j-hdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/19-Hawthorn-Barn-GL54-3NJ-Full-scaled.jpg)
INSPIRED
Jane and Helen helped me through the maze involved in redecorating to find what I liked and then put together a scheme that I’m thrilled with.
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