Country house design

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Follow us down a leafy lane in Cheshire to look inside a beautiful modern farmhouse that began life as a small single-storey cottage. After a year spent rebuilding, Steph and her family began the process of transforming the brand new interiors.

Choosing a mix of  traditional and contemporary design styles, you can follow their self-build journey on Insta at @bluebell_cottage.cheshire. Meanwhile let’s take a step inside…

In the bathroom, a standalone tub features Victorian style chrome fittings and a set of classic white Hampton and Astley Egyptian cotton towels.

In the bathroom, a standalone tub features Victorian style chrome fittings and a set of classic white Hampton and Astley Egyptian cotton towels.

The en-suite takes a more modern approach, with matt black taps and illuminated mirrors.

The en-suite takes a more modern approach, with matt black taps and illuminated mirrors.

A marble-topped island forms the focal point in the extended kitchen.

A marble-topped island forms the focal point in the extended kitchen.

The new hallway opens into the kitchen with oak beams and furnishings adding to the country farmhouse feel.

The new hallway opens into the kitchen with oak beams and furnishings adding to the country farmhouse feel.

Utility room needs organising? A row pegs below a shelf make the perfect storage solution.

Utility room needs organising? A row pegs below a shelf make the perfect storage solution.

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