This former gardener's cottage in County Antrim features a living room, dining room, kitchen-diner, utility room, family room/study, three bedrooms (one en suite) and two bathrooms. When sunlight floods through the orangerie roof, the pale colour scheme oozes serenity.
1/9 Similar sofa
The Ashton at Laura Ashley
2/9 Sitting room
Splashes of light blue have a calming effect in the sitting room. Introduce colour into a neutral scheme with patterned curtains. Traditional check armchairs are perfect to relax in after a long day at the office.
Armchair
Vintage in Vogue
Curtains
Blue Roses fabric from Kate Forman
3/9 Living room
The furniture and accessories complement the dark-wood floors in this spacious living room. Neutral tones add to the brightness of the house, with its mixture of old and new pieces all carefully put together.
Sofa
Sofa Workshop
Rug
Lyle's Flooring
4/9 Dining room
Brilliant white decor creates a fresh look in the dining room. A low-hung chandelier over the table creates a striking centrepiece.
Dining table
Sweetpea & Willow
5/9 Kitchen-diner
The spacious kitchen-diner has a selection of mismatched furniture, creating a relaxed, lived-in feel. The large wooden table reflects the size of the room.
Similar table
Neptune
6/9 Bathroom
A classic roll-top bath and French-style panelling add rustic elegance to this traditional white bathroom.
Similar roll-top bath
Roca
Silver urn
Vintage in Vogue
7/9 Bedroom
A pastel palette and pretty florals provide a feminine feel in this light and bright bedroom.
Bedlinen
Greenwich Rose from Cath Kidston
8/9 Guest bedroom
A simple cast-iron bed is perfect for this space. Traditional pictures hanging on the wall depict natural landscapes.
Bed
Hastings bedframe from Laura Ashley
9/9 Main bedroom
Antique furnishings add warmth and richness of colour to this traditional master bedroom. Here nature-inspired prints, traditional mahogany furniture and crisp white bedlinen make the space feel bright and airy.
Similar bed and chest of drawers
Selva
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