7 Rustic Retreats with Surprisingly Sleek Interiors
It takes creative spirit and a keen eye to see the potential in old spaces—and we love it when dilapidated and dated structures are given fresh life with new materials, clean lines, and more functional layouts. These rustic retreats embrace their heyday on the outside, while their brand-new interiors have been redesigned for modern living. From their exteriors, you wouldn’t be able to guess the surprises that await inside!
A Danish Cottage on the North Sea
Inside, rustic elements (like wood beams and whitewashed wood) nod to the structure’s former life, while walls of glass, black metal accents, and sleek furnishings give it a fresh, new look. After the renovation, the couple loved the guesthouse so much they decided to make it their full-time dwelling.
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