Hampshire House Project – Alresford, Hampshire By: Sally Conran Studio Ltd Designed by award winning architects Niall Mclaughlin Architects, Sally was asked to furnish this large, modern country family home. Set within stunning grounds and with views of the lake and boathouse, the house is composed of a natural palette of untreated oak, Portland stone and textured flint. Floor to ceiling windows frame the views of the surrounding countryside and flood the house with natural light. Sally was asked to design a relaxed family home, mixing antiques and original lighting with contemporary furnishings and fabrics to create a stylish, comfortable home for modern country life. The owners had several family heirlooms, original artworks, framed family photos and pieces of furniture which they asked Sally to incorporate into the new designs. For the light filled, double height entrance Sally chose a striking, heavily foxed mirror hung over a contemporary console table in crisp black marble. Opposite a triptych of decorative panels compliment a classically understated sofa upholstered in plain linen. For the family kitchen dining and living areas Sally chose leather upholstery in shades of bitter chocolate, ink and lead and mixed these with a natural jute rug, copper accents and … Continue reading A Modern Take On Country Living