Everyday Relaxation: A Lovely Home in the Hills

Everyday Relaxation: A Lovely Home in the Hills

Everyday Relaxation: A Lovely Home in the Hills

Surrounded by mountains and the clean, pure beauty of nature, the owner of this lovely home in the hills feels there is no better place for him and his family to have a wonderfully peaceful retirement life. No more do they have to travel abroad for relaxation.

/// Thailand ///

Story: Warapsorn /// Photos: Sitthisak Namkham /// Architect: Dot Line Plane
/// Interior Decoration/Construction: Happy Hours Co., Ltd.

Surrounded by mountains and the clean, pure beauty of nature, the owner of this lovely home in the hills feels there is no better place for him and his family to have a wonderfully peaceful retirement life. No more do they have to travel abroad for relaxation.
Surrounded by mountains and the clean, pure beauty of nature, the owner of this lovely home in the hills feels there is no better place for him and his family to have a wonderfully peaceful retirement life. No more do they have to travel abroad for relaxation.
We come in from the carport to a welcoming parlor furnished with an antique console dresser.
We come in from the carport to a welcoming parlor furnished with an antique console dresser.
The stairway in the entry hall leads up to the second floor.
The stairway in the entry hall leads up to the second floor.
The living room adjoins the dining area. This part of the house is light and spacious, with glass doors on all sides.
The living room adjoins the dining area. This part of the house is light and spacious, with glass doors on all sides.

The house is modeled after residences in the Cotswolds, an ancient rural area in the south of England, and adapted to suit the weather and available building materials in Thailand. With a steep, narrow-eaved roof, it has arched entryways and many windows. The top floor is really an attic, with the roof as ceiling. There is a fireplace and chimney for use in the cold season. The charm of the house shows in the craftsmanship.

The island can easily switch uses to serve as a dining table
The island can easily switch uses to serve as a dining table

 

The living room has a high ceiling, with beams added in to illustrate details of house construction.
The living room has a high ceiling, with beams added in to illustrate details of house construction.

 

The workroom is warm and comfy with long glass windows looking out on the garden.
The workroom is warm and comfy with long glass windows looking out on the garden.

Outer walls are of stone, which provides good insulation, and the longer the house stands, the more classic its beauty will be. The interior is open and comfortable. Glass windows and doors open wide for garden views, besides catching the breeze and letting in natural light during the day.

Colors are earth tones, warm and relaxing. The garden is designed to match the style of the house: warm and natural-looking, after the fashion of English gardens.

Where the home environment is naturally lush and green and the weather is cool and comfortable almost the whole year, each day of life brings deep relaxation and comfort.

The master bedroom with charming country-style furnishings: Wooden beams are set above the bed for decorative effect. Recessed and indirect lighting provides a soft, relaxing illumination.
The master bedroom with charming country-style furnishings: Wooden beams are set above the bed for decorative effect. Recessed and indirect lighting provides a soft, relaxing illumination.

 

 

Bedroom décor on the lower floor features cream tones, with olive-green walls. /// The master bath has a double washbasin with a stylish marble countertop .
Bedroom décor on the lower floor features cream tones, with olive-green walls. /// The master bath has a double washbasin with a stylish marble countertop .
A verandah with warm-colored wicker sofa and chairs opens out directly from the living room. On good-weather days this is a great place for breakfast or an informal lunch.
A verandah with warm-colored wicker sofa and chairs opens out directly from the living room. On good-weather days this is a great place for breakfast or an informal lunch.
The deck on the far side of the house is under an extended roof. Table and chairs are set out for easy dining or a small family party.
The deck on the far side of the house is under an extended roof. Table and chairs are set out for easy dining or a small family party.
The kitchen building is for serious food preparation. Split off from the main house, it still has a section for non-cooks to sit and hang out. /// A small swimming pool, set off from the house, is covered to protect against the heat.
The kitchen building is for serious food preparation. Split off from the main house, it still has a section for non-cooks to sit and hang out. /// A small swimming pool, set off from the house, is covered to protect against the heat.

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