We were lucky enough to have been left the charming furniture of said gîte by the previous owners, and while in keeping with a country atmosphere, we found that with a few changes it could become even better.
Take a look.
The main bedroom has been completely refurbished, except for the curtains. A new bed 160x200, mattress, bedlinen and 2 new bedside tables. All other furniture, lamps, paintings, etc we've had for a long time.
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Before
We didn't touch the walls, nor the floors, because they where beautifully done by the previous owners. The furniture that was here, we just moved to the second bedroom, as you will see later down below.
First, a few more of the main bedroom.
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After
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As I said, it looked beautiful before, but I just had to put my own stamp on it and add some personal touches.
The second bedroom looked like this, with the wardrobe on the opposite wall from the two single beds. One of these beds has been moved to the spare room of the main house.
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After
The wardrobe got moved to the other wall, with a writing desk next to it. The two single beds from the main room are now in here. The rug is added for extra cosiness
After
The bed that stayed, will serve as a 'daybed' or 3rd single bed if we have 5 people staying.
After
The two beds from the main bedroom are now adorning this one. The red and white bedlinen I already had. I still have plenty in the pipeline for this room, but it'll have to wait just a bit longer, because next week the new kitchen in the main house will be installed.
And after that, a few tweaks to the gîte's bathroom, sitting room and kitchen. Well, who am I kidding? The kitchen will get a back door, replacing the existing window, a terrace and steps leading out into the garden.
I'll keep you posted.
Salut
Patricia xxx...x
