Be inspired by this barn-style new-build

The kitchen, with its quirky mix of old and new, is the hub of the house. 

The chocolate-coloured units are from Ikea. The pendant lights are from Alva Lighting. The silver candelabra is from Cox & Cox.

Brightly coloured soft furnishings give the children's playroom a fresh, fun feel. The sofa, rug and cushions are from Ikea.

Cosy nooks, such as the deep, four-poster daybed, cleverly break up the home's lofty dimensions.

The daybed is from Lombok, and the cushions are from Cox & Cox. For a chunky wooden table, try Tablemakers. Go to Cabbages and Roses for floral bedlinen

The open fireplace in the living room is both a cosy focal point and an interesting architectural feature.

For a similar decorative panel try Myakka. Liberty sells rugs like this. The sofa is from Ikea, and the floral throw is from Graham & Green.

The travertine tiles add a rustic farmhouse feel to the new build.

The tiles are from Beswick Stone. Find a dresser like this at Castle Gibson, and Lombok sells wicker baskets. The candle holders are from Cox & Cox.

The bedroom mixes cool, white walls with aged wood. 

The walls are painted in Farrow & Ball's Strong White. Fourposterbeds.co.uk has a good range of four posters. The door was a junk-yard find, but try Lassco for similar. The throws and cushions are from Cox & Cox and Designers at Debenhams.

A tranquil bathing area has been created in one corner of the bedroom.

The oval table is from Stonewood. The Towel Ladder is from Cox & Cox. The White Company sells towels. For a hide try The Real Rug Company, and John Lewis's Flokati is similar to this shaggy rug. Chic Shack sells chairs like this.

The kids can enjoy the freedom to draw and write what they want on the bedroom wall.

The desks were an ebay find, but Retrouvius sells similar. Habitat stocks Tam Tam stools. The rug is from Ikea.

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