A sense of place

Everything about this charming Portuguese home is a homage to the local landscape and culture – the design studio that worked on it tells us more

- By Karen Wilson

DINING ROOM

A stunning light and cowhide rug add a modern twist to the rustic table and chairs.

Try Italian Lighting Centre's five light Murano chandelier with solid glass fruits, £1,135. Similar set of two bistro chairs in walnut, £350, La Redoute. The French country natural linen tablecloth, £105.99, True Linen Shop on Etsy, is similar

HOME TRUTHS

DESIGNERS The Joana Aranha practice

HOUSE A small stone house in Portugal

WORK Total refurbishment of a ruin in keeping with the local landscape

KITCHEN

Glass-fronted cabinets and curtained-off shelves make the space look like it has been pieced together over the years.

For a similar unit colour, try Drummond intelligent satinwood, £79.50 for 2.5ltr, Little Greene

SITTING ROOM

Vintage mirrors displayed closely together create the illusion of one piece.

Brentham Furniture's Tetrad Alicia Midi sofa, from £2,578, is similar. Try the Original 1227 floor lamp by Anglepoise, £269, Heal's. Cotswold royal antique gold hanging lantern, £180, Black Country Metal Works, has this look