This five-bedroom Georgian farmhouse in Essex has a calm, French-inspired interior.
1/11 Exterior
2/11 Living room
White-painted floorboards and country-style furniture in a neutral palette complement the room's beautiful period features.
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3/11 Living room fireplace
A display of stag heads above the fireplace adds a rustic touch to the living room. The simple mantel and wood-burning stove have a Scandinavian feel.
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4/11 Kitchen
The kitchen has a shabby-chic feel with open shelving, a large range cooker and white-painted wooden cladding on the walls.
Paint
Farrow & Ball
Candlesticks
Feather & Black
5/11 Kitchen dining area
Table runners and cushions made from flour sacks bring a vintage feel to the dining area. Plenty of wooden furniture gives the room a relaxed, rustic look.
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6/11 Hallway
French-style antiques, furniture and glassware create a dramatic entrance in the hallway. A eucalyptus runner attached to the balustrade serves as a natural, aromatic decoration.
Stone urn and mirror
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7/11 Main bedroom
White-painted walls and floorboards create a pared-back, serene bedroom scheme. A metal bed frame and old suitcases add vintage style.
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Bon bon glass jars
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8/11 Bathroom
A combination of dark-grey floor tiles and white walls creates a soft, monochrome bathroom scheme. The display of round vintage mirrors makes a focal point above the luxurious roll-top bath.
Mirrors
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9/11 Bedroom linen cupboard
With its distressed painted finish and glass doors, the armoire in the main bedroom is a statement piece.
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10/11 Bedroom chest of drawers
A grey-painted chest of drawers warms up this all-white bedroom scheme.
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11/11 Hallway landing
A beautiful, second-hand chest of drawers was bought for less than £100 and freshened up with a lick of paint.
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