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Transforming an old mill into a modern country home for a family vacation

This WordPress post narrates the story of an ambitious metamorphosis from an old mill to a modern country home for a family vacation. With affordable yet chic renovation ideas, this home was rebuilt with a stunning result. Utilizing atavistic materials such as the millstones, an angelic walled garden, and a conventional-style kitchen, the house was reinvigorated and altered into a modern yet rustic holiday retreat. Also featuring a master suite, a glass-enclosed living space, and a wonderful outdoor living area, the house offers a cozy experience for an idyllic vacation. This remarkable renovation offers a great combination of ancient and modern designs, have a great family holiday.
The exterior of a country house in Scotland

The main idea of the project was to transform the interior space of an old mill into a modern and comfortable interior, preserving its historical image. The rugged stone walls of the building have been reinforced and carefully restored, while its interior is clad in a warm wood enclosure with a series of skylights.

Pine board and polished concrete were chosen as flooring materials, and the room walls were clad with solid pine construction plywood.

Interior design of a country house
Interior design of the living room of a country house
Interior design of a country house living room

One half of the ground floor is an open-plan living room with kitchen and dining area, while the other half has two charming bedrooms overlooking the courtyard. Twin staircases connect the lower level with the upper level where three more bedrooms, baths, family room and a small fireplace section are arranged. All of these amenities make the house a truly ideal retreat, extolling the virtues of reuse.

Interior design of the living room of a country house
Modern bathroom interior design
Country home floor plan
Blueprint of a country house

Photos by Andrew Lee.

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Comments: 2
  1. Waverly

    This sounds like an exciting project! I would love to know more about the process of transforming the old mill into a modern country home. How did you decide on the design and layout? Were there any challenges in preserving the historic elements while adding modern touches? And most importantly, how has this transformation enhanced the experience of a family vacation?

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  2. Luna Clarke

    Wow, transforming an old mill into a modern country home for a family vacation sounds fascinating! I’m curious about the challenges the owners faced during the renovation process. Were there any unique features of the mill that they preserved? What inspired them to transform it into a vacation home rather than selling it? Also, how did they incorporate modern amenities while maintaining the rustic charm?

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