Peek inside a beautiful Buckinghamshire cottage

French-style hallway

Evoke a similarly airy, cool French-style entrance using finely detailed furniture and accessories and whitewashed wood.

Console table, similar from Maison; for lamps, try Flamant.

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The living room

Symmetrical positioning of the large, welcoming sofas and armchairs lets the fireplace take centre stage amongst the soft decor.

Sofa, armchair, footstool and table, similar from Ham Interiors.

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Adjoining dining area

Soothing colours and simple shaped furniture - with plenty of wood - mean the living and dining areas blend seamlessly together.

Armoire, sofa, armchair, footstool and table, all similar from Ham Interiors.

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Dining storage

Unique and vintage pieces, such as this sideboard, add character and useful storage for plates and cutlery.

Sideboard, for similar try Laura Ashley.

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The stylish kitchen

Mixing period and contemporary really can work. Here the warm-toned wooden cabinet doors with sleek bar handles complement the oak beams and the lines of the new installations respectfully follow the house's original structure.

For contemporary kitchen units, try Bulthaup. For appliances, try Gaggenau.

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Master bedroom

A French-style headboard with upholstered floral printed linen and shimmering cushions create an opulent feel and add texture to create comfort. Instead of curtains, the owners chose blinds for a simple but effective window treatment.

Bed, similar from Simon Horn. Blind, similar from Ham Interiors.

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The guest bedroom

A muted colour palette of restful neutrals is given extra interest with a textured circular wooden mirror in this country bedroom with french doors leading to the garden.

Headboard linen, similar from Osborne & Little. For a mirror, try Flamant.

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Child’s bedroom

A built-in cabin bed with a sweet bobble-fringed curtain and handy drawers underneath keeps this space uncluttered.

Bed, similar from Ham Interiors. For a rocking horse, try Stevenson Brothers.

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An all-white bathroom

Period style fittings and brick-shaped tiles give a chic country bathroom look with an industrial edge. All-white surfaces make the small room bright and airy.

Basin, bath, cabinet and tiles, similar from Lefroy Brooks. For shutters, try Ham Interiors.

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