Wealden Times | WT201 | November 2018 | Gift supplement inside

Previous page: Rachel uses old suitcases as a bedside table. The headboard and ottoman are from Feather & Black
Above: The family are devoted Liverpool FC fans
pretty, they stand as works of art in their own right. The large
one in my bedroom came from somewhere I used to work.”
Big enough to dwarf even such a huge mirror, the master
bedroom also gives a good sense of the old barn. The bed is
centred under the high apex of the roof, beneath the structural
metal bracing that has become a feature of the room.
The children’s personalities and tastes are reflected in
their choices of bedroom decor. One is painted in blues and
neutrals. Taking the Through the Keyhole line myself, I’d say
this brother is more of a bookworm and by nature fairly tidy.
And, glancing through the next door into a predominantly
red and white scheme, complete with memorabilia it seems
someone is a huge Liverpool fan.
“We all support Liverpool,” laughs Rachel.
In the guest bedroom, pale apple green walls are
complemented by a pretty sprigged floral bed cover and
harmonising cushions. “There are some very old family
pictures in here that I’ve revamped using frames from
reclaimed African wood.” The overall styling is simple and
serene: an interiors take on a breath of restful country air.
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