SENSE & SENSIBILITY This country house teams its idyllic location with an earthy yet contemporary decor sensibility. Of particular note is the all-natural, hand-polished, traditional lime-based plaster – tadelakt – used on the interior walls throughout, including in this secluded living area. Featuring built-in banquettes and designed for relaxing and reading, the space contrasts soft wall, floor and upholstery tones with a textile wall hanging, cushions and old glassware that add interest to the scheme. Tip The white lime plaster used for tadelakt comes from Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, and can be subtly coloured using pure pigments. It is built up layer by layer, then polished by hand using stones – a key part of the process, as the word tadelakt means “to rub in” or “to massage”. This gives it a handmade, slightly imperfect finish. The final step is a treatment with a natural soap solution that makes the plaster water-resistant.
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