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Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignThese amazing photos of a rustic-meets-luxurious <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/barn/">barn renovation</a> by <a href="http://josephineinteriordesign.com/" target="_blank">Joséphine Gintzburger</a> have our mouths watering like a Pavlovian pooch! Located in charming Burgundy, France, the home exudes opulence with reclaimed light fixtures and designer seating, but it also feels serene and earthy thanks to the use of unadorned concrete surfaces and exposed timber beams. Read on for more stunning photos that will have you begging to be invited over as a weekend guest!1
Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignThe renovation was completed by <a href="http://josephineinteriordesign.com/project/bourgogne_2">Josephine Interior Design</a>, owned by the energetic and eclectic Josephine Gintzburger. Gintzburger previously worked in the fashion world, and she translated her skills to make interior spaces look their most flattering. She shows us that even an <a href="http://inhabitat.com/medieval-barn-in-essex-transformed-into-a-21st-century-home-with-artist-studios/">old barn</a> in France's wine country can be given a fresh and stylish feel by incorporating sustainable elements.2
Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignThe kitchen features a long <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/concrete/">concrete island</a> with a lowered seating area extending off the end. This island has open storage on one side for displaying dishware and appliances, and concealed storage on the oppo3
Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignAbove the family room areas is an additional gathering space with amazing <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/natural-light/">natural light</a> coming in through large plate windows. We noticed that the consideration for natural light throughout the home has allowed Gintzburger to limit the use of artificial light.4
Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignAcross from the lofted den is an open guest room space. <a href="http://inhabitat.com/the-palms-houses-futuristic-metal-screens-provide-privacy-from-in-laws/">Metal screen</a> pathways connect this space to the front den and stairwell, maximizing air flow in the space. We love the view of the raw structure from this room!5
Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignContinuing back in the home, is another sleeping space perfect for having friends and family visit on holiday! The space is minimally adorned, and lit by simple <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/pendant-lamp/">drop pendants</a> strung from the central beam.6
Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignAnother work of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/is-it-green-concrete/">cast concrete</a> is found in this sitting room. The fireplace may be in place from the original barn, but we can see in other photos that the home is warmed through a radiant system, not by wood firing. Found objects and furniture give the space character.7
Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignThis bathroom has a large shower and a tub for soaking. Although having no enclosure to the shower (aka, a <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/292118/list/8-Tips-for-Creating-Your-Own-Wetroom">wet room</a>) might be considered sustainable in saving materials during renovation, but we don't see much in the way of water saving in this room. In an open shower space like this, it is also harder to keep the bather warm. A rain shower, and a large soak tub are not the best choices available. There is however natural materials for the flooring, and and the ceramic tile.8
Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignMore cast concrete in a second bathroom, but this time we see a small corner shower without an enclosure. The hand shower and small presence of the open <a href="http://inhabitat.com/ecovea-shower-monitors-water-flow-and-purifies-it-for-reuse/">shower seems to encourage quick rinsing</a>!9
Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignAlthough stark, the angry birds doll peeping out in the corner suggests this may be a child's room. More found objects are used to decorated here. <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/upcycled-materials/">Upcycled</a> boxes that look like they are for tools keep the minimal amount of stored items tidy.10
Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignMore guest space is tucked away in this room filled with flea market found lighting. The desk lamps soften the bare space. This is an interesting use of a small space, taking inspiration from the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/small-space-living-tiny-house-trend-grows-bigger/">trend for tiny spaces</a> with everything built in.11
Burgundy Barn Renovation by Josephine Interior DesignThis final bed/bath blended space is quite a sanctuary as it allots almost as much space to the tub as it does the bed! This private is filled with natural light, making it inviting and cozy. Soak tubs are <a href="http://inhabitat.com/waterpebble-reduces-shower-water-waste/">water wasting</a>, but if you calculate water use by the minute and consider that this may be the space you spend hours and hours, it could be rationalized for occasional use. Although it is not clear how the water in this home is heated, let's home there is a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/power-pipe-saves-energy-by-warming-incoming-water-with-waste-heat/">heat exchanger</a> or in-line heater to offset the power needed for a really deep relaxing bath!12












