Houzz Tour: A Country Getaway with Comfort factor in Scotland - This old barn coach in Fife, close to the coast of Scotland, ticks all the boxes for a rustic retreat: character intimate, tons of comfortable cushions and a soothing palette of blues and watery greens. " The house is located in beautiful countryside, so we took the surrounding colors as inspiration," says Sally Homan Robertson Lindsay Interiors, who designed the house.
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here retired Couple Mel and Jane Thompson
property converted the paid coaching on a farm, used as an annex for guests
Location near St Andrews, Fife
Size 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
designer Sally Homan Robertson Lindsay Interiors
Photos by Douglas Gibb
and Suzanne Black
When Mel and Jane Thompson bought a hike, 188-acre farm in 1999, it came with a former paid coach in the park that had fallen into ruin. The couple spent the next few years to build their herd of cattle fed grass -. And thought little else about
But when the roof finally collapsed hangar few years later, it was the push they need to convert this distinctive building in a peaceful retreat for guests.
country cottage Recreating Kate Winslet of the festival
Who lives here retired Couple Mel and Jane Thompson
property converted the paid coaching on a farm, used as an annex for guests
Location near St Andrews, Fife
Size 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
designer Sally Homan Robertson Lindsay Interiors
Photos by Douglas Gibb
and Suzanne Black
When Mel and Jane Thompson bought a hike, 188-acre farm in 1999, it came with a former paid coach in the park that had fallen into ruin. The couple spent the next few years to build their herd of cattle fed grass -. And thought little else about
But when the roof finally collapsed hangar few years later, it was the push they need to convert this distinctive building in a peaceful retreat for guests.
country cottage Recreating Kate Winslet of the festival
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the cornerstone of the initial conversion, completed in 2010, was the light-filled, open plan ground floor.
olde worlde character of the property has been preserved, with the contribution of Historic Scotland -. Details such as this row of beautiful arched windows nod to his past
Once the construction work has been made, Sally Homan came on board rearrange the interior. The result is clear, bright and uplifting . "I originally just made to design the color scheme," she recalls, "but I found myself watching all furniture, carpets and upholstery lighting, accessories and illustrations. "
Pale engineered flooring gives a modern feel that is still hot.
olde worlde character of the property has been preserved, with the contribution of Historic Scotland -. Details such as this row of beautiful arched windows nod to his past
Once the construction work has been made, Sally Homan came on board rearrange the interior. The result is clear, bright and uplifting . "I originally just made to design the color scheme," she recalls, "but I found myself watching all furniture, carpets and upholstery lighting, accessories and illustrations. "
Pale engineered flooring gives a modern feel that is still hot.
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The atmosphere here is luxury cottage. - quiet, relaxing and traditional, but without becoming moldy or dusty
"We looked for a classic encounter contemporary country feel," Homan said. "I mix the traditional controls with more modern impressions, such as soft geometrics."
Although the main living space is open, grouping sofas and an armchair around the fireplace imitates a welcoming society. The sisal rugs, sofas and classic Spriggy, botanical wallpaper are timeless and relaxed; permutation of a coffee table ottoman for another softens hard edges.
Bespoke ottoman, Lindsay Robertson. green chair, customers' own; Colefax and Fowler reupholstered in Penrose Check. Sisal rugs, Naturals Range to Alternative Flooring.
"We looked for a classic encounter contemporary country feel," Homan said. "I mix the traditional controls with more modern impressions, such as soft geometrics."
Although the main living space is open, grouping sofas and an armchair around the fireplace imitates a welcoming society. The sisal rugs, sofas and classic Spriggy, botanical wallpaper are timeless and relaxed; permutation of a coffee table ottoman for another softens hard edges.
Bespoke ottoman, Lindsay Robertson. green chair, customers' own; Colefax and Fowler reupholstered in Penrose Check. Sisal rugs, Naturals Range to Alternative Flooring.
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This lounge is the ideal place to hunker down a lazy Sunday. A gas stove instead of a traditional fireplace was chosen for its practicality, says Homan. Stoves are less messy than open fires, and more efficient in pumping heat.
Beaumont 8KW stove, Chesney.
Beaumont 8KW stove, Chesney.
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regarding the country style, r attan is a classic; Homan overcame a lidded basket with stacks of leather-bound books for a country hotel atmosphere. The lamp base porcelain patterned Timeless is another key.
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The hall room behind the main living space. The chairs, which are made of bamboo, were originally brown, but have been painted white to match the bomb carpentry and match the pale aesthetic.
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green accents add a new feel in the dining room.
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is tempting to stick with white paint in kitchens, but this fresh light green adds a more interesting flavor, especially as the units and worktops are neutral.
green goes well with rich shades of wood on the door, table and floor. "We used a number of shades of green throughout the house," said Homan.
Walls painted Cooking Apple Green, Farrow & Ball. Kitchen units , magnet. custom Table, Robertson Lindsay.
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green goes well with rich shades of wood on the door, table and floor. "We used a number of shades of green throughout the house," said Homan.
Walls painted Cooking Apple Green, Farrow & Ball. Kitchen units , magnet. custom Table, Robertson Lindsay.
Discover 10 style rules to the ultimate country kitchen
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in the master bathroom, soft blue of the rules of the day. the extension of the color -delà the walls sloping ceiling gives the impression of a cloudless sky, and merges with the view outside the window.
a skylight ensures this is light, space for light swimming.
a skylight ensures this is light, space for light swimming.
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using panels all around the bathroom gives the room real charm. "The tongue and groove fits the rustic atmosphere that we followed throughout the home," says Homan. It was also used to provide a shelf for toiletries and flowers.
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This house shows how you can make day to countries with some unique touches. an old style trunk repurposed as a bedside table is much more characterful than your average bedside table. "It adds to the relaxed, vintage, country feel," says Homan. The tongue and groove headboard reinforces the rustic-chic look.
The choice of the headboard was convenient, too. "This room can be used as a twin or king size with the beds together, and the headboard means it also works well for the layouts," says Homan.
The choice of the headboard was convenient, too. "This room can be used as a twin or king size with the beds together, and the headboard means it also works well for the layouts," says Homan.
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Palest blue paint in the master bedroom adds to the airy feel. a blanket box is another classic country.
Walls painted Skylight, Farrow & Ball.
Walls painted Skylight, Farrow & Ball.
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Comfort is key in this rustic retreat. Lots of pillows on the beds, soothing and illustrations many beautiful cups for tea and coffee are appreciated by customers.
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In the serene white and cream third room, the balcony overlooks a local hill. "The owners love this view," said Homan.
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The landing was transformed. in a piece of work, making use of otherwise wasted space
custom chairs with French, Lindsay Robertson; upholstered in fabric Colefax & Fowler.
custom chairs with French, Lindsay Robertson; upholstered in fabric Colefax & Fowler.
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ancient map adds a sense of place and history. "This shows the area where the farm is. The National Library of Scotland has millions of cards available to watch and make large copies for you," said Homan.
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This is definitely a home dog-friendly :. the owners have three pointers
an original stone wall glimpse of delivery adds a dose of cottagey character
. an original stone wall glimpse of delivery adds a dose of cottagey character
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This is the bottom " tight "or TV room. Again, the blue lines highlighted. "I do like using blue as it is very relaxing," says Homan.
blue stool, Oka.
blue stool, Oka.
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Large cushions rule the day in this house, all ultra-tasteful and carefully chosen.
"Regarding the cushions certainly use a good quality feather pad," Homan said. She also advises to choose your pillow fabrics at the same time you choose your upholstery, but not playing too loudly. "I like to mix different styles together, the room feels more personal and interesting."
Bespoke welt blue sofa, Lindsay Robertson.
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"Regarding the cushions certainly use a good quality feather pad," Homan said. She also advises to choose your pillow fabrics at the same time you choose your upholstery, but not playing too loudly. "I like to mix different styles together, the room feels more personal and interesting."
Bespoke welt blue sofa, Lindsay Robertson.
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