Jobe Burns Revives a 300 Year Old Farmhouse Using Traditional Methods
Amy Duong — August 29, 2025 — Art & Design
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Jobe Burns completed a four-and-a-half-year restoration of a 300-year-old farmhouse in England’s West Country, treating the structure as a space to be uncovered rather than redesigned from scratch. Hidden architectural elements, such as brick arched rooms, guided the process instead of a fixed plan. Uneven floors and warped walls demanded bespoke cabinetry, lime-washed finishes, and sculpted plaster skirting that honor both craftsmanship and history. Salvaged oak beams, roof tiles, and bricks were carefully reused, giving the home continuity with its past and preserving its material memory.
The interiors explore moody shifts in color and texture. Living areas use layered off white timber, bathrooms feature deep terracotta with brass details, and a pitch black room holds only a fireplace and piano. Technology is intentionally absent, with manual systems chosen to foster tactile living. The result is a meditative revival that balances heritage, restraint, and artistry.
Image Credit: Felix Speller
The interiors explore moody shifts in color and texture. Living areas use layered off white timber, bathrooms feature deep terracotta with brass details, and a pitch black room holds only a fireplace and piano. Technology is intentionally absent, with manual systems chosen to foster tactile living. The result is a meditative revival that balances heritage, restraint, and artistry.
Image Credit: Felix Speller
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