Houzz Tour: Rustic and modern Go Hand in Hand in Idyll Country - Set amid rolling fields and greenways, Old Telephone Exchange is a magnificent house, which combines light craft rustic with modern good gaits. Built from scratch on site, yes, an old telephone exchange, the memory of the architect Stephen Turvil received from the owner, a television writer, was simple but demanding: "He must be modern in its appearance, but also sympathetic to the semi-rural setting. She did not want a building that just copied the brick cottage look of other new buildings in the area
The resulting design brilliantly pulls off the cottagey charming countryside but with a fresh contemporary twist -. And not a thatched roof or low wooden beam in sight. "What pleases me most is the house that successfully fuses modern look with traditional materials and forms, Stephen said.
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A television writer and producer
Location Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire
Size two bedrooms, two bathrooms bathroom
Architect Stephen Turvil
with its steep roof and drip-catching exterior, there is more than a touch of cabin fairytale forest this house new building. But it is modern through and through, from the in elegant stainless steel Flüe you can see running up the back of the property, stained black larch locally sourced wood that gives such a dark, dramatic finish to the outside. "The black color also allows the building to blend with the green background," Stephen said.
The airy double doors open from the living-dining area and the garden, which was planted by the owner, and has a minimum eccentric ambiance to match the house
Who lives here A television writer and producer
Location Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire
Size two bedrooms, two bathrooms bathroom
Architect Stephen Turvil
with its steep roof and drip-catching exterior, there is more than a touch of cabin fairytale forest this house new building. But it is modern through and through, from the in elegant stainless steel Flüe you can see running up the back of the property, stained black larch locally sourced wood that gives such a dark, dramatic finish to the outside. "The black color also allows the building to blend with the green background," Stephen said.
The airy double doors open from the living-dining area and the garden, which was planted by the owner, and has a minimum eccentric ambiance to match the house
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Located in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, outdoor tales costumes home of surrounding farmland and quiet roads perfectly.
In fact, Stephen took his sources Design tail close to hand to ensure that, despite its contemporary flavor, the imposing shape of the house is its environment perfectly slot . 'It is architecturally inspired by the barns and sheds that sit in the local landscape, "he says.
The scores creative space eco points too, as it was built from sustainable timber using contractors and local artisans, 'many of whom live in the village, "says Stephen.
In fact, Stephen took his sources Design tail close to hand to ensure that, despite its contemporary flavor, the imposing shape of the house is its environment perfectly slot . 'It is architecturally inspired by the barns and sheds that sit in the local landscape, "he says.
The scores creative space eco points too, as it was built from sustainable timber using contractors and local artisans, 'many of whom live in the village, "says Stephen.
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The interior modernist simplicity that is quietly elegant. cool white walls throughout were chosen because they are so easy to live with. "They give a calming effect, uniform appearance, and the contrast with the black exterior," says Stephen.
Stephen kept the full plan of the ground floor to help the flow of space, and there is no clutter or unnecessary furniture. Instead, pieces with lines without fuss, like perfectly proportioned sofas and elegant open shelving unit, with simple and elegant atmosphere.
But this is no temple to minimalism either. The mixture of upholstery and a handful of works of art on the walls add warmth and character.
Stephen kept the full plan of the ground floor to help the flow of space, and there is no clutter or unnecessary furniture. Instead, pieces with lines without fuss, like perfectly proportioned sofas and elegant open shelving unit, with simple and elegant atmosphere.
But this is no temple to minimalism either. The mixture of upholstery and a handful of works of art on the walls add warmth and character.
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in a corner of the dining room, these shelves create a laid back mini-library. "A place for books was part of the original memory, Stephen said. floor to ceiling construction shelves maximizes space, and there are more books in a large, recessed area at the rear of the room.
picture windows let in light and floor tiles in pale gray porcelain, which run through the entire ground floor, adding to the bright own effect.
The owner decided it was logical to place the dining table next to the full width windows, so she can take in views of his garden at breakfast and dinner.
floor tiles, Mosa.
picture windows let in light and floor tiles in pale gray porcelain, which run through the entire ground floor, adding to the bright own effect.
The owner decided it was logical to place the dining table next to the full width windows, so she can take in views of his garden at breakfast and dinner.
floor tiles, Mosa.
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A wood stove in the living room has beautiful timeless look and provides comfort on chilly nights. The recessed wood shop next to it makes it an attractive screen and keeps at hand newspapers.
The modernist print above adds a touch of color and width of a careful balance between the store of the hearth and wood. The owner opted for a white painted brick chimneybreast for the character of homecoming.
The modernist print above adds a touch of color and width of a careful balance between the store of the hearth and wood. The owner opted for a white painted brick chimneybreast for the character of homecoming.
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elegant and compact, the galley kitchen has a sleek back feel, not with a floral print or porcelain tea set view. The emphasis is on functionality and utility. "The kitchen should be practical and inexpensive," Stephen said. "It is an open connection between the foyer and the living space.
The work plan consists of a composite stone easy to clean, and is paired with simple units without handles to keep the simplified finish.
kitchen units, Ikea.
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The work plan consists of a composite stone easy to clean, and is paired with simple units without handles to keep the simplified finish.
kitchen units, Ikea.
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The staircase is bright and beautiful, with a combination of white walls and light wood for Scandi-chic simplicity. "The stairs are lined with sycamore locally sourced, Stephen said.
Once more, the light part of the architect's plan. "A large slices skylight through the roof above the line of the staircase, allowing natural light to flood down the stairwell and into the house," he explains.
Once more, the light part of the architect's plan. "A large slices skylight through the roof above the line of the staircase, allowing natural light to flood down the stairwell and into the house," he explains.
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There are two bedrooms in the house. This one has an almost monastic simplicity, with minimalist furniture and pale shades. The large windows make the most of the mature trees on the outside, the inside connection with -. A beautiful green wake-up call on sunny summer days
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the second bedroom has a similar sensation simple, with subtle character, rustic country added touches such as old oil painting and wooden chair, contrasting with modern luminaire.
The flooring is pale sycamore locally sourced, and the mat heats traditional motifs beautifully.
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The flooring is pale sycamore locally sourced, and the mat heats traditional motifs beautifully.
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Hello sky, hello trees ... here, undressed windows mean that there is a smooth transition between inside and outside.
'The windows are large, to ensure a good view and plenty of light in, Stephen said. "There is plenty of shade around the building, with some trees and bushes near the house, so large windows allow you to maintain a link with them.
There are no large windows on the other side of the house, however, which faces the new telephone exchange. "Not a very attractive building!" Said Stephen.
'The windows are large, to ensure a good view and plenty of light in, Stephen said. "There is plenty of shade around the building, with some trees and bushes near the house, so large windows allow you to maintain a link with them.
There are no large windows on the other side of the house, however, which faces the new telephone exchange. "Not a very attractive building!" Said Stephen.
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Owner is a keen gardener and maintains an allowance in a field in front of the house for fruits and vegetables.
The large central glass panel in the roof is the window of the study on the first floor of the owner - offering stunning views of the bean and pumpkin. It can keep an eye on the allocation of the office, Stephen said.
The large central glass panel in the roof is the window of the study on the first floor of the owner - offering stunning views of the bean and pumpkin. It can keep an eye on the allocation of the office, Stephen said.
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nestled greenery near each side of the building - which, combined with the use of natural materials -. reduces its impact on the landscape
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"Although it was not designed to be environmentally friendly homes, to some extent, it is simply the nature of the construction and timber-framed coating," Stephen said. "The walls and roof were also high levels of insulation than required by building regulations.
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large glass roof means the house is ever darker, it offers beautiful views of the countryside and the surrounding garden.
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