Take a tour around a cool Georgian cottage

The now modern-rustic kitchen was originally a washroom. Find wooden benches at Elemental. The Conran Shop’s Pondicherry table is similar, but with teak legs.

A country-farmhouse feel is created with the white AGA, a vintage version from Sussex Classic Cookers. The shelf above it is handy for storing jar collections.

In the light, airy dining room, an unremarkable pine table has been transformed with a coat of white paint, while French mirrors, and interesting finds such as the huge tea urn, add character.

The collection of quirky paintings creates a mini gallery in an alcove. The subjects and styles may vary, but the fact that they’re all oil paintings adds cohesion to the mix. Propping the pictures against the wall and leaving them unframed adds a relaxed look.

A Bloomsbury-style artwork hangs over the fireplace, which was opened up to provide a focus for the room.

The sofa was bought from The Conran Shop many years back and has been re-covered in ticking fabric, available at Ian Mankin. 

The hallway doubles as a study area, with painted tongue-and-groove panelling used to add character. The floorboards were sanded down and treated with Swedish white wax oil, creating a lighter, brighter feel. 

The sinuous dark-wood handrail and shutter painted in Farrow & Ball’s dark grey Down Pipe give defnition to the all-white stairwell. A touch of texture has been added with the basket-weave light shade and delicate birdcages.

The walls in the main bedroom 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 classic wooden bed.

The dressing table in the main bedroom is from French Finds. Plumo has cushions like this. Find a floral armchair at Laura Ashley.