Houzz Tour: A barn is a Quirky Guesthouse - Nestled in the lush gardens of a Hampshire field, this beautiful stables once housed the precious horse race before suffering decades of neglect. But despite the lack of electricity and modern plumbing, the structure was relatively strong and firm, so that homeowners worked with architect Andy Ramus to transform it into a modern guest house, save it they could of the original structure.
The doors and original stable walls now define the new layout; and neutral palette allows them to shine. In addition, the converted trough sink with towel made from horse links, and stable sliding doors perfectly complement the simple, modern renovation Ramus.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here This is a guest house for a family of five
Location Hampshire
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
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stable roof had suffered the most damage, so Ramus retiled and stripped it. Customers wanted the new house to save energy and heat, and so Ramus created cavities in the roof and walls to a thick foam insulation spray. Large windows - entered once in each stable Bay -. are glass double glazed
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Ramus and his team saved all they could inside. They went through the process slowly, retaining everything that was not seriously decayed or damaged. All that had to be replaced is simple, clean and white to highlight the historic areas of construction.
"We wanted the new design to be minimal without compromise in order not to clutter the old elements, said Ramus.
These pictures were taken before the owners provided the house; they added minimal furniture to highlight the new clean architecture.
"We wanted the new design to be minimal without compromise in order not to clutter the old elements, said Ramus.
These pictures were taken before the owners provided the house; they added minimal furniture to highlight the new clean architecture.
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The walls are still standing stable, arranged in bays, once used by horse racing. Instead of breaking down, Ramus used them to set the new layout. The kitchen is located in the former home of tack, with all walls and doors fixed in their original position.
Learn to use the wood for a modern rustic look
Learn to use the wood for a modern rustic look
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the former stable is not a full-time residence, then Ramus stuck to basics in the kitchen, reducing the need for plumbing and electrical. The kitchen opens onto an adjacent dining room lit by skylights, filling the house with natural light.
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Ramus divided the six bays stable over the long route and put the sleeping areas on one end and living spaces to another. The kitchen and the dining room is in the center of the structure.
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the simple new palette of materials including polished concrete for floors, has industrial and agricultural shades to reflect the history of the building. Before pouring the concrete, Ramus excavated soil and added a peak-foam insulation and radiant heating. Even in British winters, the building requires little additional heating.
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walls original stable frame the main room. Ramus and his team cleaned, stripped and refurbished the worn wood to reveal the know-how. Treated wood now emphasizes each notch, bump and scrape years of housing horses.
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Two of the bedrooms, including the master, have a bathroom.
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troughs original horses were cleaned and transformed into a sink for the bathroom basins. Horse links on each basin used towel rings.
Do you live in a converted building? What kind? If not, would you? Tell us in the comments below.
Do you live in a converted building? What kind? If not, would you? Tell us in the comments below.
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