{"id":1324,"date":"2025-08-28T05:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/?p=1324"},"modified":"2025-10-02T16:23:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:23:28","slug":"jobe-burns-uses-traditional-methods-and-materials-to-revive-historic-west-country-farmhouse-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/jobe-burns-uses-traditional-methods-and-materials-to-revive-historic-west-country-farmhouse-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Jobe Burns uses traditional methods and materials to revive historic West Country farmhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"English<\/div>\n

Artist Jobe Burns has completed the renovation of a 300-year-old farmhouse<\/a> in southwest England<\/a>, transforming it into a home designed to celebrate its rural identity and timeworn details.<\/span><\/p>\n

Burns<\/a> had just completed his degree in spatial design at Chelsea School of Art in 2019 when he was approached by the client to take a look at a rural property they had recently purchased.<\/p>\n

Initial conversations about a change in decor evolved into a more holistic project aimed at returning the farmhouse to its former glory following decades of substandard renovations.<\/p>\n

\"Farmhouse
The home was designed to be relaxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to Burns, the loose brief was focused on creating a home with a highly personal style where the client could relax and escape the stresses of everyday life.<\/p>\n

“In terms of the lifestyle they wanted to lead here, it was all about slowing down,” the designer told Dezeen. “It’s not a smart home with lots of technology; all the switches are mechanical, so it feels like stepping back in time.”<\/p>\n

The project involved reorganising the dark and cramped interior to create a series of more functional spaces that retain aspects of the original building’s character.<\/p>\n

\"Ceiling
It features original ceiling beams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An initial survey uncovered structural issues that caused delays and, along with a later decision to extend the property, contributed to a timeline that ended up stretching to almost five years.<\/p>\n

The first phase involved stripping away unnecessary elements and opening up the ground floor to bring in more light. Ceilings on both floors were also removed to expose the original ceiling beams.<\/p>\n

The six-bedroom layout was reduced to four bedrooms, with one of the original rooms converted to create a bathroom and walk-in wardrobe for the principal suite.<\/p>\n

\"Tiled-glass
Burns retained features including oak doors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An old coat cupboard turned out to be hiding an entrance to a previously undiscovered cellar comprising two brick-arched rooms that were restored as part of the project.<\/p>\n

During the renovation, Burns managed to retain features such as the oak doors, floors and beams, while introducing fixtures and furnishings that contribute to the home’s eclectic feel.<\/p>\n

“Anytime we were building something new, the objective was to try and make it feel as old as possible,” he suggested. “There are so many unique moments where the materials or objects we used add a new layer of history to the spaces.”<\/p>\n

\"Lime-washed
Lime-ashed walls create a tactile feel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To achieve the level of detail and finish required, Burns collaborated with a local father-and-sons contractor team specialised in renovation projects, whose experience with traditional building methods guided many of the design decisions.<\/p>\n

“We were fortunate to have these guys who understood how things would have been done 200 years ago,” he added. “Details like ensuring the lime used in the mortar matches the original colour make a big difference in a project like this.”<\/p>\n