Take a look inside a cosy Georgian cottage
Quirky paintings and eclectic furniture make this charming Sussex cottage feel both classic and contemporary.
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Exterior | Cosy Georgian cottage house tour
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Hallway | Cosy Georgian cottage house tour
A few junk shop finds and some eclectic paintings add interest to this neutral hallway scheme
The Pluto salad bowl at Alessi is like this, and The Chelsea Gardener can make a wire planter for you.
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Home office | Cosy Georgian cottage house tour
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Kitchen | Cosy Georgian cottage house tour
The modern-rustic kitchen was originally a washroom. The huge vintage Aga takes centre stage underneath the fireplace.
Find similar lights at Holloways of Ludlow, and wooden benches at Elemental. The cupboard is painted in Farrow & Ball's Cornforth White.
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Aga | Cosy Georgian cottage house tour
A vintage Aga works perfectly with an all-white scheme in this kitchen. A blackboard adds interest, while the arrangement of bottles creates a rustic feel.
The Aga is from Sussex Classic Cookers.
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Dning room | Cosy Georgian cottage house tour
In the light and airy dining room, an unremarkable table has been transformed with a coat of white paint, while French mirrors, and interesting finds such as the huge tea urn, candelabras and a globe lamp, add character.
Find a similar French mirror at Graham & Green and a similar chandelier at Crystal Chandelier Company
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Living room | Cosy Georgian cottage house tour
In the living room, the fireplace was opened up to provide a focus for the room.
The sofa has been recovered in ticking fabric, available at Ian Mankin. The rug is from The British Sheepskin Company.
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Bedroom | Cosy Georgian cottage house tour
The soft grey tone of the bedroom creates a restful environment.
The walls are painted in Albany's 6966 from Brewers, and the floorboards in Farrow & Ball's Strong White. The Broughton sleigh bed at Laura Ashley is a wooden classic.
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Dressing table | Cosy Georgian cottage house tour
Feminine charm has been added to the bedroom with a vintage-style dressing table and country florals armchair.
The dressing table is from French Finds. Find a floral armchair at Laura Ashley. Grand Illusions does wire bins, and the crystal cage light at RE is in this style.
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Bathroom | Cosy Georgian cottage house tour
Tongue-and-groove panelling has been taken right to the ceiling and painted a muted green shade to give the room a modern feel.
The walls are painted in Pigeon by Farrow & Ball's. Find taps like these at Drummonds.
Looking for more modern decorating inspiration? Check out our House Tours section for everything from a stylish modern loft to an eclectic mansion flat.
