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Land of Plenty
Land of Plenty
A feeling of contentment
A feeling of contentment
This project was deeply personal for Les Ensembliers: Argyll Farm, which includes a circa-1886 five-bedroom farmhouse, is just down the lane from their own country retreat, Humminghill Farm.
Architecturally, the challenge was to keep the original charm of the farmhouse while reimagining it for modern family life. A central AC system was retrofitted without adding bulkheads, and the flow of the main floor was improved by tweaking the floor plan. A large English roll-arm sofa dominates the L-shaped living room. “The whole family can gather in that room,” says Richard. “We designed the large ottoman in one of our favorite fabrics; it feels English but reinterpreted. And the rest of the room is a mix of every color, texture and style.”
The house has beautifully considered sight lines, and that includes the view from the main entrance. Even the space under the stairs is a design moment, with its vintage wooden bench, patterned pillows and intriguing wall art. An antique table is completed by a bright yellow cabinet and contemporary pendant.
The kitchen has a serene atmosphere, and its custom warm oak cabinets and cream-colored backsplash tile envelop the space, while carefully curated open shelves flank the range. “There were two things we wanted to be able to do in the kitchen: to be comfy in sweatpants and to be able to host an elegant party, all without switching anything up,” says the client. “This space can do both things; it’s magic.”
This project was deeply personal for Les Ensembliers: Argyll Farm, which includes a circa-1886 five-bedroom farmhouse, is just down the lane from their own country retreat, Humminghill Farm.
Architecturally, the challenge was to keep the original charm of the farmhouse while reimagining it for modern family life. A central AC system was retrofitted without adding bulkheads, and the flow of the main floor was improved by tweaking the floor plan. A large English roll-arm sofa dominates the L-shaped living room. “The whole family can gather in that room,” says Richard. “We designed the large ottoman in one of our favorite fabrics; it feels English but reinterpreted. And the rest of the room is a mix of every color, texture and style.”
The house has beautifully considered sight lines, and that includes the view from the main entrance. Even the space under the stairs is a design moment, with its vintage wooden bench, patterned pillows and intriguing wall art. An antique table is completed by a bright yellow cabinet and contemporary pendant.
The kitchen has a serene atmosphere, and its custom warm oak cabinets and cream-colored backsplash tile envelop the space, while carefully curated open shelves flank the range. “There were two things we wanted to be able to do in the kitchen: to be comfy in sweatpants and to be able to host an elegant party, all without switching anything up,” says the client. “This space can do both things; it’s magic.”