A quaint cottage in the woods with a modern interior

Megan Harris Megan Harris
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This impressive home in the forest was designed by Paris-based interior design firm BlackStones. Working across the commercial and residential design sectors, they have a broad wealth of experience. Seeking to establish a close relationship with both the context – in this case, a beautiful forest – and the client's needs and wishes, they naturally create unique and novel solutions for every project. 

All of their projects exhibit and impressive finesse and attention to detail. While this home may look like a quaint country-classic from the exterior – don't be fooled – the interior reveals a modern expression of contemporary living. The blending of these two qualities achieves a fantastic result, that is at one cosy and traditional as it is avant-garde. 

Country-classic

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Nestled in the woodlands with sprawling grounds, it truly is a picturesque setting. Gabled roofs lined with shingles, timber weatherboards, exposed rafter ends, copper downpipes – it's a country dream. 

Outdoor living galore

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Not only is there a stunning pool with ample decking surrounding it, there are various outdoor areas between the pool and the home that create places to site, to dine, and to enjoy the fresh country air. Take this beautiful raised deck as an example. It creates a stage for the large dining table, which looks out over the pool and beyond. 

Open plan living

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The social heart of the home is located on the ground level and comprises the kitchen, dining and living areas. As the space opens out onto the deck via large glass doors, there is a fantastic indoor-outdoor flow established.

The interior is crisp and contemporary: minimalist furniture abounds, industrial lighting is used, and bold accent colours liven up the space with a distinct personality.

Kitchen and dining

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The kitchen opts for a minimalist aesthetic. The timber island floats in the middle surrounded by a sea of white and acts as a barrier that delimits the kitchen without disconnecting it from the greater living area. The kitchen is perfectly connected both to the indoor and outdoor dining space.

The master bedroom

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The master bedroom is located on the upper level and overlooks the living space below. The roof is expressed on the interior and the sloping ceilings create a snug and cosy bedroom. 

The aesthetic is fresh and crisp in this space also. The timber roof structure has been painted white, leaving only the beams exposed in their raw condition. Natural timber floors warm the room up and plush furnishings give a soft and sumptuous finish. 

Window glory

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The star of the bedroom, however, is, undoubtedly, this incredible window that looks down into the living space below. Black framing breaks the sheer mass of the glass up, creating a sharp and slightly industrial look. It is also aligned with the windows on the exterior wall of the home which allows extra natural light to flood the space. The design is elegant, the attentions to detail faultless. What a perfect room to conclude this tour in!

If you enjoyed meandering through the wonderful spaces of this home, you may also like to take a look here: A delightful family home with style and room for a small family

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