This 19th Century farmhouse has been transformed into a contemporary family home fit for modern living

Wooden console table with decorative items next to sitting chair with cushions.

The renovation of this Norfolk farmhouse has been a tale of two halves – both in looks and the homeowner's approach to the project.

Kelly Howlett, an interior designer (@khowlett.interiors), and Rob, a company director, live in the farmhouse that dates to the 1800s with their four children. When they moved here in December 2019, the front half of the house had large Georgian windows and a mellow cast-stone facade, while the back was mostly flint with small windows that failed to fully capture the views across the fields.