A Light Rustic Farmhouse-Style in an English Cottage

The sandy hue facade of this two-bedroom cottage in Shoreham-by-Sea hints at the color scheme you will find indoors. This early 19th-century house in West Sussex is decorated in a pared-back style with light limewash walls and wooden floorboards in light-filled spaces.

The rustic farmhouse interior style pairs beautifully with the original features of the English cottage, and while the rooms are lightly furnished, the rustic furniture and serene color palette turn the rooms into cozy spaces.

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The muted brown front door opens into a double living space with the dining room at the front and, via stairs and a beautiful arch, the sitting room in the back.

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This room sets the tone for the interior scheme of the house. Limewash walls are paired with wide oak floorboards. The furnishing is rustic and light, creating wonderful, inviting spaces.

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At the back of the space lies the sitting room, which is wonderfully bright thanks to the five-window bay. Two charming stained glass windows flank the brick fireplace.

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The dining room also features a cast-iron fireplace, creating a warm ambiance in the winter months.

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On the other side of the entrance hall lies the kitchen and breakfast room. A tiny breakfast table has been set by the glazed doors that open to the garden.

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The kitchen is a charming space with classic white-painted cabinets topped with an oak workbench. A beautiful freestanding sink stands under the window.

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A doorway with an exposed wooden beam gives access to the panty and utility room.

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On the first floor lie two bedrooms. The palette of limewash walls and wooden floorboards continues in these rooms. Both rooms have their own bathroom, and both rooms feature a wonderful cast-iron fireplace set within a brick-lined inlet.