This five-bedroom Georgian farmhouse in Essex has a calm, French-inspired interior.

Exterior

Living room
White-painted floorboards and country-style furniture in a neutral palette complement the room's beautiful period features.
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Nordic Elements

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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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


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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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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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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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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Bedroom chest of drawers
A grey-painted chest of drawers warms up this all-white bedroom scheme.
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Maisons du Monde

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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