My Houzz: historic family cottage which is in touch with his roots - Artist Ros Matson loves tones and textures of nature and objects made the hand. She also always loved the 1890s mud and straw Cottage nestled in the Adelaide Hills on the beautiful property of Australia. When managing the property and tending the slippery slopes became too much for his father-in-law, Ros and her husband, Terry, bought the beautiful land of his pocket and textured home.
Use of the environment and the original character of the cottage as their guide, the Matsons worked with local builders to give out a much- needed updating and adding new kitchen, living space and studio painting. Nodding to the German family of eight who built the house, the house now serves as a refuge for all of their extended family.
Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Ros and Terry Matson
Location South Australia
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
renovation cost £ 45 , 000 , including materials, equipment and labor
This is interesting The dining table belonged to shearers and includes their names engraved; the Matsons carry on tradition by asking visitors to add their own
Use of the environment and the original character of the cottage as their guide, the Matsons worked with local builders to give out a much- needed updating and adding new kitchen, living space and studio painting. Nodding to the German family of eight who built the house, the house now serves as a refuge for all of their extended family.
Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Ros and Terry Matson
Location South Australia
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
renovation cost £ 45 , 000 , including materials, equipment and labor
This is interesting The dining table belonged to shearers and includes their names engraved; the Matsons carry on tradition by asking visitors to add their own
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"Although we needed a larger space, we were adamant it should not affect the lowest proportions of the original house, 'said Ros. "We wanted to use local builders who have felt a connection with the story behind the cottage.
The couple found a British father-son team to design and build metal trusses exposed to keep the huge herringbone gears in the new kitchen and open living room. The renovation increased the view of the valley, with walls of windows to the east and north; a connection with the outside was a priority.
The white sofas reupholstered Family Favorites
ceramic plates :. Country Road
The couple found a British father-son team to design and build metal trusses exposed to keep the huge herringbone gears in the new kitchen and open living room. The renovation increased the view of the valley, with walls of windows to the east and north; a connection with the outside was a priority.
The white sofas reupholstered Family Favorites
ceramic plates :. Country Road
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the kitchen has been gradually simplified over time. "He did go through an open-chest look, but that was some time ago, said Ros , pictured here. The kitchen now has a simpler functionality, with colorful pine worktops and stainless steel cabinets. The whole house water is collected in rainwater tanks on the property; wastewater is treated on site.
The mud-brick shell was advantageous to work with as it was easy to cut it, said Ros. But the consistency of straw and mud meant the fine, powdered clay went wherever they removed the house from floor to ceiling. The mud-brick walls retain heat in winter and cool the house in summer.
Barstools: Tolix, Thonet
The mud-brick shell was advantageous to work with as it was easy to cut it, said Ros. But the consistency of straw and mud meant the fine, powdered clay went wherever they removed the house from floor to ceiling. The mud-brick walls retain heat in winter and cool the house in summer.
Barstools: Tolix, Thonet
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When the owners dug a dam in the valley, they found an old waste pile that held the pot rustic terracotta.
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The points views of the surrounding vineyards steal the show in the dining room. The table is the table Hahndorf an original shearer and well liked, with the names of shearers carved in wood. "We are happy for all visitors to do the same," said Ros. "It keeps children and sometimes adults entertained for hours."
Chairs: Maui Vico Magistretti, space furniture
Chairs: Maui Vico Magistretti, space furniture
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home is located in a valley in a high rainfall area, making rubber boots and space for the essential kick in winter. This side entrance connects with the driveway for easy access to the living area and kitchen.
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French doors connect the old house with the new addition. The new lounge is a large open space, but it retains the character of the old house with old red brick for floors and paneled windows and beams pine nuts.
More on flexible ideas to life open-plan
More on flexible ideas to life open-plan
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"During the winter months, the time spent is around the fire in the middle of the room or share the fire pit outside still seem to be favorite for all our family and friends, "said Ros. We forget how ducted heating, although fabulously warm, removes our beautiful land connection, nourishing and comforting for winter. "The c eramic bowls on the fireplace were purchased at a fundraiser art student.
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the corridor at the entrance shows the love of Ros of natural colors and textures. Textile art is a gift from his daughter, who works as a designer of household articles for Country Road. "I like the irregular rather than the accuracy of a product, and touch surfaces of anything done by hand," says Ros
Textile art. Sophie Matson; tables tripod: Australian hardwood regenerated, Justin Hermes
Textile art. Sophie Matson; tables tripod: Australian hardwood regenerated, Justin Hermes
"It was a challenge to realize that the cottage was originally just a square divided into four rooms, said Ros. "We assume that there were two bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room. The house was built by a German family of eight who also built another house of mud bricks in the region; This is the largest. The front four rooms of the house were kept as original as possible and are set up as three bedrooms and a living room
Rooms :. French province; mat: Stockholm, Ikea
Rooms :. French province; mat: Stockholm, Ikea
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'I love the textures and colors of nature, and I try not to "decorate" as such, "said Ros. 'The cottage was the home of a worker, so items that sit well seem simple vases, such as bowls and jugs that are used every day. "She often decorates it with flowers on the property.
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This room, used by one of the grandchildren of the couple, is part of the original house and features original wooden doors, floor, ceiling wooden slats and reclaimed wood furniture. The artwork next to the bed came from a flea market in Adelaide
Neon cushion :. Country Road
Get some inspiration for decorating with reclaimed wood
Neon cushion :. Country Road
Get some inspiration for decorating with reclaimed wood
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a collection of antique toys adds a touch of playful nostalgia. "Over the years, everyone spent time living in Uraidla. It was a round-robin children, grandchildren and in-laws, "said Ros. "We had family and friends' weddings here and countless family events
:. Abbey McCulloch Painting, carpet: Flourish Gift and Home
:. Abbey McCulloch Painting, carpet: Flourish Gift and Home
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access were considered in wheelchair in the new bathroom
:. Calendar Recollections Early Settler, Adelaide
:. Calendar Recollections Early Settler, Adelaide
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The older bathroom has an antique claw foot tub, style doors and original wooden slat ceiling. Ros painted work of art behind black bathing.
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a loft at one side of the house, which may have been a cold room for hanging meat, is now a small art studio integrated into the main living space. Here are some recent paintings Ros. Due to the large scale of her work, she also painted Fontanelle studio near Adelaide.
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The paintings Ros are always driven by color, whatever the subject. The instinctive actions that direct sound are evident in his last abstracts.
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Ros Terry and planted 150 olive trees, Manzanilla Paragon and around the property . "We urge olives per year and produce enough oil to last for our friends and family this year, she said. "The trees have never been irrigated and fertilized, so we can honestly say that the oil is pure organic.
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"it is interesting to realize that there are 100 years, the house has been cleverly positioned so that the sun shone in the kitchen in the morning and set in the afternoon on the porch. This is an ideal place to relax watching the sunset - very soothing, "says Ros. Wood collected on property fuels fire in the lounge and an outdoor fireplace. The entrance to the house and its original doors and sash windows have been restored.
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The chalet at the end of a private dirt road. "Although there has been much discussion about the tightness of our private road, aesthetically I like it like that. Any reference to bitumen horrifies me, "said Ros. "This could be the calm of the valley, the greenness of the paddocks and the natural environment, or the darkness and silence of night, the open fires and the brightness of stars, but the house and have a quiet environment managed to evoke emotional reactions and stress the most stressed visitor for many years, said Ros.
See a log cabin that "certainly does not look like a house
My Houzz is a series in which we visit and photograph the personality of houses filled creative and people who inhabit them. If you want your home to be featured, please send information and photos to ukeditor@houzz.com.
See a log cabin that "certainly does not look like a house
My Houzz is a series in which we visit and photograph the personality of houses filled creative and people who inhabit them. If you want your home to be featured, please send information and photos to ukeditor@houzz.com.