Inside a British couple's comfortable farmhouse on the rolling hills of America's midwest

The interior design involved leaning into British style: wallpapers, rich colours, flowers, natural hues, antiques and special pieces from the clients' travels. "Our goal was to ensure that all materials and architectural details took priority over the choice of furniture and fabrics, to allow for proper coordination," says Lauren Lozano Ziol, designer at Skin Interior, who continues, "my favourite room is the dining room; IKSEL's floral wallpaper lends a magical element to the home and creates an intimate space in which to dine. The wallpaper adjacent to the white chandelier with murano glass feathers creates a unique ambiance in the house. The recessed bar serves as a treasure chest to display the client's collection of vintage items."

© Andrew Miller

The living room includes a wall full of artwork from the client's own collection, framed by antique furniture and classic English furnishings by George Smith. The panelled library and arched steel and glass doors, along with the metal and glass windows, create a continuous indoor-outdoor feel. Another great feature is the extensive use of stone: from the masonry fireplaces, to the exterior walls of the house and in the freestanding walls surrounding the estate.

"We planned the whole project over three years. The project represents a desire for an escape from the city in a hidden rural setting; it's really a working farm with alpacas, a lake with fish, a beautiful orchard, vegetables and herbs, and a garden with an outdoor fireplace. It's a piece of English countryside paradise tucked away in southeast Michigan," Hoerr Schaudt concludes.

© Andrew Miller