Bungalow Retreat
Those who have misgivings about living in bungalows (a principally British affliction) should take a close look at this stunning rural retreat, which showcases the allure of single-floor living beautifully.
Designed by New York based architects Tsao & McKown as a rural retreat for an ageing couple, the house exudes peace and serenity. The structure of the house is based on exposed timber frame construction with extensive floor-to-ceiling windows, which, together with two enormous skylights, flood the interior spaces with light. The extensive wooden decking surrounding the house and the use of wooden slatted screens, inspired by traditional Japanese architecture, add an extra touch of zen; whilst the reflection pools, outdoor hot tub and beautifully landscaped garden place it in perfect harmony with its woodland location.
The flow of the interior space is thoughtful and effective. A long ramp leads you into the front entrance, which opens up to the kitchen and dining area to the left and the living space to the right. A freestanding fireplace with a sculptural flue forms a spectacular focal point which helps to divide the space without interfering with the flow. The living room flows into the open study, which leads to the bedroom suite, complete with another freestanding fireplace and a massage table.
This is a house designed for peaceful living and contemplation of nature, in other words, a perfect rural retreat.
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Create your own peaceful retreat with sofas which are as striking as they are comfortable, such as the Gentry sofa from Moroso, the Comfy sofa from Seletti and the You sofa from Coedition.
The natural wood veneer wall lights from LZF, such as the Orbit wall light, would look great in the Pound Ridge house. The Karl-Johan table light from New Works and the Cave table light from Moustache would work well too.
Go for simple but sculptural accessories such as the Echasse bowl from Menu, the Nassa vase from Incipit and the Dish of Desire bird feeding table from Frederik Roije.
