Page 23 - Country Homes & Interiors (August 2019)

Guest bedroom A vaulted
Bathroom Cladding
brings a coastal feel.
Bath, Bathstore. Shutters,
Blind Co. Towel ladder,
similar at Wayfair
Guest bedroom
An antique armoire and
French chair add elegance.
Chair, find similar at My
Furniture. Armoire,
antiques-shop find
wooden ceiling makes a
stunning feature. Throw, Pomax.
Shell cushions, Cream Cornwall.
Curtain fabric, Andrew Martin
LIVING THE DREAM
For Jill, creating a low-maintenance garden that
complements the stylish interior of her holiday
home was all important.
What was your idea behind the
garden and its design?
‘As it’s a small garden, the idea was to have
a paved area for relaxing and eating breakfast.
Because it’s small, I thought it should have
a cottage-garden feel with a few trellises to
hide the oil tank, as well as to protect the
seating area from the wind.’
What plants did you use?
‘The plants I used are low maintenance –
lavender and roses, and a wisteria as well.’
How does the garden
complement the interior?
‘The garden is the first ‘room’ you come to
on your arrival – it’s all about expectations and
the fragrance of plants on a summer evening.
This is a small garden but I hope it gives as
much joy as the interior of the house.’