Renovated country cottage house tour

Modern living

Property A 150-year-old, two-storey sandstone cottage in Clachan, Ayrshire, Scotland, with seven rooms, including an upstairs bedroom, studio and box room; downstairs a bedroom, living room with small kitchen leading off it and bathroom.

The tactile deerskins, along with the coir carpets and seagrass rugs, add to the feeling of comfort and cosiness.

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Living room

The deerskin and antlers are from Papa Stour.

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Living room accents

The living room mantelpiece is full of quirky objects made by local artists. The delicate bowl is carved from Scottish holly and the wreath made of willow.

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Reception room

The walls have been painted white to maximise the light. The big, round glow lamp is a modern touch in this countryside retreat.

Find a similar lamp at John Lewis, and the rug at IKEA.

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Kitchen

To keep the small kitchen from feeling gloomy, the walls and units were painted white. The open shelves also create a sense of space, and keep the retro feeling going. Quirky old-fashioned items add character, in keeping with the rest of the house.

The kitchen cupboards are from IKEA.

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Home office

A concrete chair provides an outdoorsy element to this cosy home office. The pictures on the wall give a personal touch, while the deerskin rug is a charming addition.

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Hallway storage

Pretty patterned shawls and a floral scarf in bright colours jostle for space in the hallway with a selection of old hats sourced at local flea markets.

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Dining room

The dark-wood furniture gets a lift through feminine touches. A natural wood table provides a rustic influence, while arty lights add a sense of modernity.

The wall light is from Habitat. Find similar glass bottles at Parlane.

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Bedroom

For a romantic feel that's cool and uncluttered, white bedlinen is used. The recessed window frames the bed and acts as a headboard. There's a window directly opposite the bed that looks out over the pastoral scenes and makes the room seem bigger.

Find similar bed linen at The White Company. The bedside lamp is from Laura Ashley.

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