INSIDE THE GORGEOUS RENOVATION OF A HISTORIC FORMER RECTORY
In a quaint English village, renowned interior design firm Sims Hilditch transformed a historic home that was once a rectory into a relaxed, cottage-style weekend escape. The structure dates to 1630, with some additions made throughout the following centuries. Emma Sims Hilditch, head of the design firm, wanted to bring together the house's various styles into one cohesive design. Caught up in the busyness of London life, Hilditch's clients were hoping for a restful retreat from the city that would also honor the home’s history. “They wanted the style to be sympathetic to the age of the building,” says the designer, “but still at the contemporary end.”
Read on for our tour of the refashioned rectory.
Peaceful and elegant, the dining room relies on a palette of blue-toned grays and warm woods. An oak dining table from Neptune serves as the centerpiece of the room; the chairs and glazed rack dresser are also from Neptune. The damask curtains in GP & J Baker fabric were cut and sewn by the Sims Hilditch team, while the dome wall lights are by Original BTC, and the oak fossil flooring, Havwoods.
Oriented around the flow of natural light, the kitchen design is simple, allowing unique, subtle details to elevate the overall aesthetic. Many of the kitchen fixtures were sourced from Neptune, including the lily-white cabinetry, Perrin & Rowe tap, Villeroy & Boch sink, and willow basket, and the blinds were fabricated by Sims Hilditch using GP & J Baker fabric.
The worktop comes from Generix Stone Fabrication Ltd., and features a rich, textured color. Mandarin Stone created the lush limestone floor paneling. Originally designed as a coat hanger, the rack from Neptune serves a new purpose
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