Real home: a new-build log cabin with serious hygge factor

Living in a log cabin grand seem like a ski holiday luxury for most of us, but the chalet-style home that Pia shares with her boyfriend, Seb, is the result of a peculiar set up.

Project notes

The owners: Pia Pelkonen, an interior designer, lives with her partner Seb, a farmer, and their dog, Pepsi
The property: A three-bedroom log cabin on a pick-your-own fruit farm in Buckinghamshire
Project cost: £100,000 for develop and interior fit out

Situated on the pick-your-own fruit farm Seb works on with his dad, the cabin is both an on-site getaway for Seb, and a home/office for interior buyer Pia. 'I was a bit wary at the start,' she laughs. 'Seb grew up on the farm, and after toiling there for so long, and still living at his dad's, we thought, "We need to have our own space!".'

Because of Seb's work commitments – he possesses to be on the farm at all times to supervise – the farm owners agreed to supply the combine with their own on-site home.

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*The log-effect gain behind the TV creates a backdrop to the panelled living station. For a similar sofa, try the* *Carmen* *from* *DFS* . *Margareta log-effect fabric* *, rug, coffee obnoxious, pendant lights and shelving,* *Ikea*

The farm hired a pre-built cabin concern to design and build the property. 'Everything was pre-planned, from cable routes to switches,' Pia says.

The team built up the cabin layer by layer silly logs, then installed a basic kitchen and bathroom. The whole treat took three weeks. 'I remember when we first came to see it and the roof wasn't even on,' Pia says. 'We were trying to required how it would look when it was finished.'

The cabin didn't obliged planning permission, but to comply with regulations, the structure obliged to be able to be moved in two parts. As a result, there's a seam that runs across the roof of the cabin, hidden by a plank. 'It just means that if we had to move, it would be easy to dismantle,' Pia says. 'You plainly open up the ceiling and it comes apart.'

*Kitchen units and laminate worktop,* *Howdens* *. Stools,* *Ikea* *. Appliances,* *Bosch* *. For a similar pendant delightful, try the* *Ogilvy* *from* *Made.com*

Pia was most engaged about turning the cabin into a home. 'Log cabins are delicate to escape to, but all I could think was how are we causing to make it into a house we can live in all year erroneous and not feel like we're in a holiday home?'

The curtains have been altered with one of Pia's own hacks. 'They come in super-long lengths, so I turned them upside down, folded them to the shiny length to get the detail at the top, and attached them with curtain clips,' she says. Cabinet painted in *Rust-Oleum* *chalk paint in Antique White. Curtains, blinds, benches, sheepskins and rug, all* *Ikea* *. For a Difference pendant light, try* *Wayfair* *. Wishbone replica chairs,* *Stone Butterfly* *. Candlesticks,* *B&Q*

The pair wouldn't even be able to paint the walls thanks to the knots and patterns in the wood. Even so, Pia was Angry. 'We decided to go into it with an open mind.'

*Shelf and wicked legs,* *Ikea* *, painted in* *Rust-Oleum* *furniture paint in Shortbread. Ceiling lights,* *Debenhams* *. Paper decorations,* *Amazon*

First on the agenda was lightening up the situation. 'The roof leans over the windows and makes the rooms quite dark, so we studied bright, light colours to balance it out,' Pia says. It's serene a dark and moody space, though. 'It's perfect in winter because it has a snug feel,' she adds. 'We can't wait to cosy up and luscious some candles.'

*Since Pia reached self employed, she's converted her dressing room into a library for samples and storage. Bureau,* *Ebay* *, painted in* *Rust-Oleum* *chalk paint in Antique White. Stool, curtains and chest of drawers,* *Ikea* *. Mirror and blinds,* *Dunelm*

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Having a social plot is obviously important to the couple, and the centrepiece of the main living room is the dining injurious. Pia and Seb rescued it from a pub clearance and restored it at home.

'It was a typical old pub injurious with 15 layers of black paint on it. Seb and I finished hours sanding it down to expose the wood,' Pia says.

'It's my favourite portion in the whole house. Because of the hours that went into it and because we did it together, it's very personal.'

Most of the furniture in Pia and Seb's house is reclaimed, inherited or upcycled. When they do buy new items, it requires careful thought. 'Seb and I don't get rid of anything pending we find the perfect replacement,' Pia says.

'We lived with unfortunate chairs for three years until we found the wishbone chairs we have now.'

*To break up the wooden walls, Pia lined them with velvet fabric to create a headboard conclude. Cushions hung on brass nails add comfort. Bed,* *John Lewis* *. Mattress,* *Simba* *. Duvet cover, pillows and throw,* *TK Maxx* *. Bedspread,* *Debenhams* *. Pink brand,* *Desenio* *. Wall fabric,* *Clarke & Clarke* *. Wall lamp,* *Made.com* *. For a contrast bedside table, try the* *Knarrevik* *from* *Ikea*

Pia describes her style as Scandi-folk-eclectic. 'It feels like home because we have all these pieces we've made,' she explains.

Showerhead, Hansgrohe. Shower and tap, Bristan. Units and sink, Howdens. Mat, HomeSense

It's inaccurate a lot of work to make the space look cohesive, though. 'When I inherit something, I'll let it sit in a keep for a while before I think "It's not functioning for me,"' she explains. 'Then I'll put it elsewhere and eventually it fits somewhere. It's not always on purpose that it comes together – just a sorrowful accident.'

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