Wealden Times | WT265 | June 2024 | Education Supplement inside

This page: The velvet bed in the main bedroom is from Sofa.com,
dressed in linen or 100% Egyptian cotton bed-linens from Zara
Home and the Secret Linen Store. Mirroring the bathroom,
reclaimed boards line the wall behind the bedhead
with wooden Venetian blinds
downstairs. Curtains and
blinds in either linen or velvet
are all lined with blackout
fabric and handmade. The
walls have been painted with a
palette of relaxing and peaceful
Little Greene and Farrow &
Ball colours that mirror the
location – grey, blue, green
and stone. The floors are either
carpeted or have been kept
wooden, again adding to the
sense of touch with the choice
of all-natural materials. Andrew
and Rachel have also added
delightful touches of texture
with sheepskins from the local
sheep farmer and cushions
in a variety of finishes,
which they have combined
with accessories and lighting
from the likes of Abigail
Ahern and Tala. The mix of
comfortable and industrial
perfectly mirroring the former
agricultural use of the stables.
A fabulous family bathroom
has both a huge walk-in wet
room area and a generous
free-standing bath, all from
Drench. Reclaimed wood from
a local barn adorns the walls,
with a modern slate floor and
stylish green wall tiles from
luxury retailer Mandarin
Stone. A Tikamoon rough
stone sink and free-standing
bathroom vanity unit complete
a room that would not
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