An Urban Farmhouse with a Barn Door

“The brief was simple,” says homeowner Jacqui, “We favoured an urban farmhouse style, and every bedroom had to have its own bathroom. Instead of a ‘one size fits all’ utility room, we wanted a boot room, a pantry, and an upstairs laundry room.”

“We wanted [the entrance] to feel spacious and light: somewhere the whole family can get their shoes on at once!” she says, “The door is the icing on the cake. It perfectly encapsulates the urban farmhouse brief. Rustic and reclaimed on the outside and, by contrast, super slick on the inside, almost mirroring the contrast of the warm brick and the zinc cladding.”

“As the door went into production, Elizabeth, Urban Front designer and co-founder, made me aware of a new handle, the Luna. Once I saw it, I knew it was the one for us. I love it! The front door is one of my very favourite elements, but also, perhaps a little weirdly, I love the downstairs toilet too. The pantry is great, but my absolute haven is the principal suite,” says Jacqui.

Inside, Jacqui focused on making sure her house felt homely, which can be a struggle with a new or renovated property. “I’m very proud of the result: the look, the feel, the finishes, and our guests always feel at home. It is the family home of our dreams. I can’t quite believe we are moving so quickly but another project with potential has come along,” she says.

Door details:
Urban Front Barn on the outside with a Raw V in European oak finished in grey oil on the inside (1500mm x 2430mm)
Side lights: 767mm x 2430mm
Frames: Anthracite Grey RAL 7016
Handle: Luna by Urban Front

Photography: Andy Stagg

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