Rustic Aesthetic

Kelly Hoppen, world-renowned interior designer, is delighted to reveal her own home in the Cotswolds, UK: a renovated country barn that combines a London urban house with a country one.

I'm so excited to share our countryside home, where I have created a space that encompasses both country and city into one, providing balance through the juxtaposition of modern style and vintage pieces.

Set over 232 m² in the British countryside, this home embodies a unique design choice for Kelly Hoppen with its blend of both urban and rural living. The classic 3-wing U shape barn features four bedrooms, two living rooms, kitchen and dining room, surrounding a beautiful central courtyard. Grounded in a contemporary yet timeless neutral colour palette, the space is distinctively modern and metropolitan whilst also drawing on original features and vintage touches.
Entering the house, you are greeted by a light and spacious hallway, with beautiful high ceilings and original wooden beams.

The sweeping spiral staircase sits behind the statement lighting feature custommade: Kelly Hoppen used black to balance the white and creams. In line with Kelly’s signature experimentation and merging of tactile materials and textures, the dark ceramic matte-finish vases contrast with the original wood and natural feel of the space. Gervasoni’s table and vintage seagrass lounger by Puckhaber Decorative Antiques complete the design. Next to it, a cosy lounge is home to a classic linen sofa and beautiful deep vintage chairs. Decorating the walls are distressed vintage mirrors, along with the art pieces. At the back of the lounge area is the home gym, using equipment from Techno Gym.

From the entrance you enter into kitchen, dining area and two living rooms - it is a fluid space without doors. The choice of light tones for walls and furnishings elevate the brightness and space of the property, especially in this walkway between the hallway and the kitchen. Rare photographs by Karl Blossfeldt and a wooden bench face the glass doors which lead to the courtyard. The heart of the home is the classic barn style kitchen looks onto the central courtyard. Kelly’s trademark neutral colour palette gives the kitchen a contemporary yet timeless look, utilising a range of tones to achieve depth and dynamism in the space. A huge island has been inserted in the kitchen which on one side serves as a work area with induction hob and hood including the balcony for breakfast on the other; it also houses the wine cellar. Bar stools at the kitchen island make this space a more casual alternative to the elegant dining room nearby. Industrial-style cabinets offer added storage along with an extra touch of urban design to the kitchen. The geometric rug similarly provides a modern accent to complement the timber floors and joinery.

Leading off from the kitchen is a spacious and warm dining-room, with beautiful views of the courtyard. The elegant timber dining table sits under unique modern black hanging lamps, a juxtaposition with the original ceiling beams, and is surrounded by a console, a black & white photograph/artwork and dark accessories contrasting the white walls and wooden features.

A relaxing seating area is located next to the dining table and features a double-way cast iron fireplace built within a brick feature wall. This unique fireplace provides a snapshot into the next room, creating a dynamic and natural flow through the house. Loaf's classic linen armchairs sit alongside modern art and a sleek standing lamp, offering a dynamic touch to the traditional space. Subtle spotlights and the standing lamp help to build the atmosphere of this relaxing space.

The vintage bamboo chairs are combined with the blocks of wood. The unique and distinctive texture and pattern of the side tables by Zoco Home Bamileke bring an eclectic touch to the room.

Upstairs, under the high ceilings of the barn there are three bedrooms. The master bedroom continues the natural linen texture and vintage furniture that is found throughout the rest of the home. Modern accents are provided by the addition of contemporary art, achieving a balanced symmetry of old and new. The walk-in wardrobe opens the space up and creates a seamless flow between zones in the room. An industrial-style filing cabinet acts as a unique dresser. The bathroom continues the elegant and vintage style of the property.