I adore charming cottage renovations. Mainly, because I lived in a small cottage in Los Angeles. So when I see a uniquely renovated cottage it piques my interest. I discovered this lovely home in House & Garden. This pale stone cottage, with its charming turrets and gables inspired by Scottish castles, has undergone a remarkable renovation that seamlessly blends history with modern design. Influenced by her Norwegian roots and years in Portugal, the current owner has transformed this cottage into a practical yet aesthetically pleasing home for her family. Each room has intricate details using vintage materials and elegant wallpapers. The owner collaborated with Gloucestershire-based architect Christian Fleming to help expand the property to fit her four children comfortably. The 16th-century cottage feels like it came from a fairytale. Scroll below to see the rest of the home.
The Story Behind the Cottage Renovation
Photography by Mark Anthony Fox
The home may be newly updated but it was actually renovated in 2013 by an interior design. Stanley Falconer, the late director of design at Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, previously owned the cottage. He already featured unique design details and additions that drew the attention of the current owner. Stanley had placed his particular stamp on the property, from antique rim locks, timber paneling, and elm flooring. The present owner, however, realized there wasn’t enough space for her big family. She needed to add an expansion.
The Perfect Balance of History and Modernity
The renovation included transforming an orangery (a greenhouse or designated room where fruit trees are grown during the winter) into a spacious kitchen. A nearby castle and frequent visits to Scandinavian castles inspired the extended living area. The architect added Strawberry Hill-style gothic windows, stone columns, and lattice sashes. To make the living area feel more spacious, a vaulted ceiling was added to make the room feel more grand. The owner and architect wanted to maintain the charming character of the home, but also give it a modern feel for her family to enjoy.
Porto Wall Art | White Slipcover Sofa | Natural Wood Coffee Table | White Display Cabinet
Mykonos Book | Blue Throw Blanket | Ceramic Toile Vase | Toile Tissue.| Toile Pillow
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The Handpainted Kitchen
Maybe the most enchanting room in the house. So much detail! Will Foster Studios hand-painted the cabinets in the kitchen, which were designed by Carlton Smith. The cabinets are made of French wood with Silestone’s ‘Yukon’ countertops. The backsplash behind the over are 18th-century Portuguese tiles.
The Green Dining Room
The dining room is rich in character. The wallpaper is Zoffany’s ‘Verdure’ wallpaper in tapestry green. To add a vintage twist, she added French mirrors sourced in Paris and an 18th-century marble-topped Italian console table.
Etro Midi Dress | White Midi Dress | Zimmermann Floral Dress | Oscar de la Renta Midi Floral | Maxi Dress
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The Upstairs Landing
The floral ‘Petit Parc’ wallpaper by Pierre Frey creates an elegant and warm atmosphere. on the landing. The trim is painted olive green for an interesting contrast.
The Charming Bedroom
When the owner moved into the house in 2013, she eliminated a windowless dressing room to expand the primary bedroom. Luis Maximo, a Portuguese upholsterer, fit a four-poster bed draped in florals from Bennison Fabrics between its sloping walls. The guest bedroom features bed curtains in Bennison Fabrics’ Pondicherrylinen textiles.
The Teal Primary Bathroom
Also, the blue hues continue in the primary bathroom. The wall color is Farrow & Ball’s Parma Gray.
Cotswold Garden and Outdoor Space
Also, let’s talk about the garden! The attractiveness of the cottage extends beyond its interiors, with a garden that oozes romance and tranquillity. The existing garden was enhanced with the help of historic landscape specialist Sarah Cotter Craig and designer Phillippa May. The cottage garden features everything from wild daisies and peonies to rose bushes. So dreamy!
Outdoor Candle | Fern Pitcher | Raffia Placemats | Outdoor Candle |Printed Side Plate | Coastal Flower Plant
Teak Dining Chair | Teak Dining Room | Pink Rose Tree | Jumbling Tower| Badminton Set | Bay Laurel House Plant
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Where is Cotswold?
Cotswold is located in central-southwest England. The Cotswolds are well-known for their traditional English environment of lush green rolling hills. Also their charming tiny towns and villages.
Photography by Mark Anthony Fox | House & Garden UK
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