{"id":221657,"date":"2014-09-29T15:59:57","date_gmt":"2014-09-29T19:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/?p=221657"},"modified":"2014-09-29T16:13:48","modified_gmt":"2014-09-29T20:13:48","slug":"4-cool-home-conversions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/4-cool-home-conversions\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Inspired by These 4 Cool Home Conversions"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are endless possibilities when converting a space into something entirely different, such as a school into a multi million-dollar loft, or a barn into an ultra-luxe modern house. The following four home conversions by global design teams are awe-inspiring and definitely worth taking creative notes from.<\/p>\n

#1: French Farmhouse Becomes Airy Family Retreat<\/h3>\n

Paris-based architects Septembre<\/strong> recently transformed an old farmhouse in France\u2019s Loire Valley into a spacious and airy vacation home<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The 19th century structure was restored to its original glory, while being adapted into a new use: a family retreat from city life. The external stonework was redone, missing tiles on the gabled roof were replaced, and internal wooden beams received a fresh treatment.<\/p>\n

To \u201cgently\u201d preserve the building\u2019s initial look, the architects used rugged materials with natural appearances, and hired a local craftsman to complete the oak doors, kitchen elements, wardrobes, and shelves. Additional modern updates included the installation of floor heating, large windows, and glass doors, and the insulation of the ceiling and walls.<\/p>\n