A Glamorous Farm for Rent, Belgian Edition - Remodelista
The small Belgian town of Wevelgem in West Flanders was once devoted to flax cultivation (weavers would soak their crop in the De Leie river running through town). When owners Natalie and Dominque purchased the farm in 2007, they leaned on their remodeling and interior design experience to renovate the property, which was built in the mid-18th century but has parts that date to the 15th century. The arched entrance opens to the main house and farm buildings arrayed around a cobblestone courtyard. The main house has an integrated dining area and new kitchen. A fresh interpretation of the farmhouse kitchen: concrete countertops, a gas range, and pale wood paneling. Rustic wood cabinets framed with concrete. In each building, Natalie and Dominque adhered to a palette of raw natural materials (concrete, linden wood, and linen) and pale colors (chalky white and gray). Ladders, stools, and other rustic antiques were sourced from France and Italy. Set up for families (or groups who like togetherness), the sleeping loft in the farmhouse has multiple beds and an en suite bath tub. The building known as the Hayloft has a spacious dining room and sleeps six. The farm’s answer to the home office. An all-white bedroom in a 17th century barn with a towering ceiling. No need for a spa–Heerlijkheid van Marrem has its own wood-paneled sauna and shower area in the main house. Olive oil toiletries by Compagnie de Provence. The sauna has room for six. See our recent post that the Heerlijkheid van Marrem kitchen inspired: 10 Favorites: Rustic Wood Clad Vent Hoods, and check out surrounding places to visit in our Belgian City Guide.