Modern eclectic style in rural setting
NAME Louise McGuane and Dominic McCarthy ADDRESS Co. Clare DESCRIPTION An 18thcentury cottage that has been in Louise’s family for generations, having originally been Louise’s grandmother’s home.
JUDGES’ VERDICT
The traditional exterior of this farm cottage gives nothing away of the dramatic redesign on the interior with its cathedral-height ceilings, enormous picture windows with beautiful countryside views and fantastic suspended fireplace. This is paired with a modern, eclectic style which has been carefully curated. It’s absolutely stunning, the windows and views just blow me away. Exquisite.
AMANDA’S VERDICT
It’s really all about floor-toceiling picture windows. I love the chef-style aluminium kitchen and poured concrete floor too, as neither are particularly precious, yet both are lovely finishes. This house is perfectly designed for modern living, yet sits so comfortably in the rural landscape.