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GoodHomes THE AUTUMN ISSUE

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As we step into autumn, the colours and materials for interior schemes change from soft pastels and brights to warmer, richer shades, with homeware in more sumptuous fabrics and finishes.

Our focus turns to layering sofas and beds with tactile cushions, throws and bedlinen to create a snug feel, and this month’s decorating feature (p27) embraces these seasonal tones, giving you the inspiration and confidence to refresh your rooms with a few easy updates, or to be brave and transform your entire space.

Sticking with the cosy theme, our Heating guide on p85 gives you the lowdown on the latest woodburners, radiators and gas or electric fires, plus all the top tips and advice you’ll need; I definitely have my eye on a stylish new stove after enjoying my outdoor version over the last few months. Finally, with life starting to feel more normal again, our live events are returning – and you can enjoy a couple of great days out on us. Simply turn to pages 104 & 122 for your free tickets to The Cake & Bake Show and Grand Designs Live. See you there!

Karen x Introduce a rich, on-trend colour palette to welcome the new season

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27 Autumn spirit 85 5 simple steps to… heating Shopping 12 Have your best-ever October 18 Secret source 20 Style spotter 22 10 under £50 24 Colour palette Real homes 40 Updated terrace 54 Rural revamp 69 Coastal cottage

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BEFORE & AFTERS 94 Kitchen Country-style scheme 106 Bathroom Wow-factor retreat BUYER’S GUIDES 100 Fridge-freezers Latest high-tech models 112 Bathroom lighting On-trend designs HOME RENOVATION 116 Bespoke kitchendiner remodel

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7 Editor’s letter 53 Good Homes online 101 Win a custom fridgefreezer from Liebherr 104 Enjoy a free ticket to The Cake & Bake Show 122 Enjoy a free ticket to Grand Designs Live 125 Where to buy 130 Let’s get social

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THINGS TO L VE OCTOBER Give your dining space a new-season revamp with muted autumnal shades, warm wood furniture, and natural rattan and wicker accessories. Hang woven baskets on the wall to add interest and introduce tall palms in seagrass pots for a splash of fresh colour…

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Design-led leads If you can’t bear plastic extension leads trailing across your interiors, these stylish cords from WattWatt feature monochrome plugs and fabric cables in a range of colours that you’ll want to take out of hiding. £36 at watt-watt.com OCTOBER 2021 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM 13

Refresh your

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Updating your bathroom on a budget?

Paint walls in a rich hue or use patterned tile stickers to create a focal point, accessorise open shelves with baskets for toiletries, then ƓQLVK with plush towels and a new bath mat…

%RKR MDFTXDUG ŴRUDO bath mat, £8; tassel bath mat in Blush, £5; Boho tassel hand towel, £4; wDIŴH hand towel in Terracotta, £3; Urban Paradise tray table in black, £15; stone tumbler, £2.50; long leaf plant, £5, all B&M

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Supreme Hygro towels in Coral, from £8 each, Christy

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Switch non-biodegradable supermarket-bought bags for these dinky organic cotton ones. Simply fill with loose-leaf tea, dunk with the attached string, compost the leaves then rinse and reuse afterwards. 55p each at andkeep.com

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KIDS’ ART GALLERY WALL Free-up your fridge door and give little artists the recognition they deserve by incorporating some of their paintings into a more permanent display. Mounting and framing your child’s art then mixing in with ‘proper’ prints will create a unique gallery wall with a personal touch, and for a cohesive look, choose pieces in a similar palette, or use frames of the same colour.

EXPLORE the fascinating Queen Street Mill Museum, one of the world’s last remaining operational Victorian steam-powered weaving mills, as seen on screen in Peaky Blinders (lancashire. gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums)

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Mini halloween bunting, £4.75, Etsy

Cole & Son Woods and Stars wallpaper, £90.95 per roll, Wallpaperdirect. Trick or Treat neon wall light, £45.99; 21cm glass pumpkin, £24.99; mini antique white lightup pumpkins, £32.99 for six; black dripping wax TruGlow pillar candles, £26.99 for three; TruGlow Autumnal remote-controlled LED taper candles, £39.99 for six; warm white LED micro battery fairy lights, from £6.99 for 20, all Lights4fun

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Get into the spirit while the kids are trick-or-treating with this Vino bat corkscrew, £27, Red Candy

This year, create a spooktacular yet stylish display using modern pillar candles, ƓQH fairy lights, characterful glass lanterns and, of course, pumpkins aplenty!

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Painted pumpkins A savvy way to use up those spare tester pots, paint your pumpkins then pile them high for a low-cost yet highimpact display on a sideboard or shelf.

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Treat bucket, £6, Emma Bridgewater

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by Theo Michaels (£18.99, Ryland Peters & Small), this delicious dessert makes the most of your tinned and store cupboard ingredients…

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One of Hazel’s favourite makes, the gold-lipped oyster shell is handmade with natural coconut and soy wax £14

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‘I adore the handmade process and have a simple goal – to make artisan crafted pieces focused on natural & recycled elements’

‘The amethystencrusted geo planter was one of my first makes, initially in concrete then greener eco resin’

Geometric amethyst crystal embedded pot £29

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Mint & coral plate tray From trays and planters to make-your-own kits, Hazel with recycled shell £30 designs and handcrafts sustainable eco resin homeware, all from her garden studio and garage workshop, and working closely with local Falmouth restaurant Hooked on the Rocks, also recycles their waste mussel, oyster and scallop shells to create candles and fragments for her pieces. With hopes to expand into a larger, more efficient production space, Hazel shares her ethos and influences…

Who’s your design hero? Sculptor Barbara Hepworth – I grew up in Yorkshire just round the corner from the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, where her work was always so inspiring, and evokes beautiful childhood memories.

What’s the last account you followed on Instagram? @earthy.play, an amazing small business that makes natural playdough and sensory equipment, and @the_female_lead, which is fuel for fellow feminists and female founders out there.

Where’s your favourite place for Bedside vanity inspiration? Swanpool beach is such a tray in recycled shell £38 calming space – it helps clear my mind and lets the creative ideas flow.

What’s next on your interior shopping list? I want to revamp our spare room office, so have my eye on a Wild Origin magazine rack and Peg & Board’s Arc shelves in Blush & Mint.

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S h o p t h e l o o k 1 Brixley three-seater sofa in yellow cord, £600; Studio curved side table, £50; extending book shelf, £220, all other products from a selection at Habitat 2 Small bowls in assorted colours, £4.99 each, Dobbies 3 String pocket metal shelf in Neon, £145, String Furniture 4 3RUWRƓQR : FP GXDO IXHO UDQJH cooker in yellow, £2,579, Smeg 5 Miami Pink Tinkisso tap, £139.99, Dowsing & Reynolds 6 Red glass vase, £16, Next 7 Velvet cushion in Royal Blue, £40, Luxe 39 8 6RXIŴRW sofa in Apple Green velvet, £3,094, Ligne Roset

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S h o p t h e l o o k 1 Cotton percale duvet set in Greige, from £39.99 for a double, H&M Home 2 Pajaro wallpaper in Pebble, £43 per 10m roll, Scion 3 &Tradition FlowerPot VP1 pendant light in grey-beige, £205, Nordic Nest 4 Miniature grey ombré glazed vase, £10, Ella James 5 Bobble rug in Putty, from £345, Loaf 6 Ivrig grey glasses, £5 for six, Ikea 7 Punta Gorda two-seater love seat in Wheat Cream, £359.99, Wayfair 8 Charleston Gray modern emulsion, £53 per 2.5ltrs, Farrow & Ball 9 Cloud Burst Breatheasy matt emulsion, £18 per 2.5ltrs, Crown 10 Earl Grey vinyl matt emulsion, £12 per 2.5ltrs, Wickes

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Add an ACCENT Reminiscent of river banks and shoreline scenes, blue-grey tones are a natural companion to taupe and beige hues. This Stone Blue shade by Farrow & Ball, £53 per 2.5 litres of modern emulsion, has just the right depth of colour to contrast with this living-room scheme.

Dried Lines gallery ZDOO RI ƓYH framed posters, £162.20, Desenio.

For a similar wall colour, try Perfectly Taupe matt emulsion, £26.12 per 2.5ltrs, Dulux. For a similar console table, try the Toronto dark-wood design, £349, Danetti. For a similar coffee table, try the Pedrera by Gubi, £685, The Conran Shop. For a similar rug, try the Masali berberstyle design, £229, Made.com

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spirit From soft amber to deep plum, embrace rich seasonal shades teamed with natural accents Feature Jo Messenger

Drio sideboard, £595; Easton brushed-brass & opal chandelier, £110; Joel sofa bed in orange, £400; Regency velvet cushion in Emerald Green, £20; 0RKDQ ŴDWZHDYH reversible rug in Tan, £120; Razia India nested tables, £195; Orrico hammered-brass plant pot, £55; Ezra textured brass plant pot, £25 IRU WZR all Habitat. For a similar wall colour, try Velvetine 442 ŴDW matt emulsion, £37.99 per 2.5ltrs, &URZQ 3DLQWV

Sundby dining table, from £850; Sundby high back bench in Sage Stripe, £1,650; Sundby long bench in Sage Block, £550; round jute rug, from £99; Blom dining chair, from £150; Fresh Green tableware, from a selection, all Nordic House

A lighter touch For a soft and cocooning scheme, take inspiration for your dining set from the rounded edges and shapely leg detailing of Danish Mid-century furniture, completing the look with raw wood and natural woven elements.

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Style secret For a simple autumnal setting, scatter a few colourful mini pumpkins or ornamental gourds in between stone tableware in a mix of earthy shades.

Portmeirion Botanic Harmony Garden plates, from £42 for four, Next Home. For a similar table, try the Cooper oak round extendable dining table in natural, £675; for similar dining chairs, try the Rebecca Oak, £390 for two, all Perch & Parrow

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Introduce accessories in brushed gold and brass with soft furnishings in ochre and mustard to elevate a more muted palette

Chellis three-seater sofa in dark green, £1,079.99; Scylla sideboard, £309.99; for a similar coffee table, try the Bach, £249.99; for a similar rug, try the Azura shag off-white/black rug, from £209.99; for similar armchairs, try the Castlewood tufted design, £799.99 each; for a similar side table, try the Jayde, £239.99; for a similar ŴRRU ODPS, try the Sonya, £68.99; for similar artwork, try the Midtown Music canvas by Carol Robinson, from £23.99, all Wayfair. For a similar wall colour, try Blue 06 matt paint, £38 per 2.5ltrs, Lick

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Display a curated collection of pieces in contrasting materials, finishes and colours as a simple way to add seasonality to a neutral space

Pols Potten Spartan candleholder, in natural, £30; Pols Potten Spartan II candleholder in brown, £39; LSA International bud vase and tea light holder (not seen) in Amber, £26; LSA International Utility vase in Amber, £26; bowls, from a selection; Reed sideboard in natural/black, £899, all John Lewis & Partners

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Walls in Natural Hessian Simply Refresh one coat, £39.18 per 2.5ltrs, and Decadent Damson Simply Refresh feature wall, £25.36 per 1.25ltrs, both Dulux. For a similar desk, try the Hiba industrial style in metal and oak, £325, La Redoute. For a similar chair, try the Taylor in Moss Green velvet, £99, Cult Furniture. For a similar bed, try the Oak Spindle design, £1,629, Ethnicraft. For similar bedlinen and throws, try Loaf. For similar cushions, try the Clara cotton velvet in Ochre, from £12 each, Dunelm

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Camden Marine ceramic wall tiles, £46.80 per sqm; ŴRRU tiles, from a selection, all Mandarin Stone. For a similar wall colour, try Red Earth modern emulsion, £53 per 2.5ltrs, Farrow & Ball. For a similar bath, try the Essex cast-iron single-ended design, £1,377, Heritage Bathrooms. For a similar basin, try the Lusso Vetrina stone resin black countertop, £285, Lusso Stone. For similar wall-mounted taps, try the Vellamo Twist matt-black three-hole wall mounted design, £299.99, Drench

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Mia light grey marble wash basin, £185, Tikamoon. For a similar tap, try the Mode Spencer round chrome high-rise basin mixer, £105, Victoriaplum.com. For a similar mirror, try the Chui, £160, Pooky

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‘We’ve restored its Edwardian elegance’ Using classic design and a monochrome palette, Jenny and Jason Lee have transformed an unloved terraced rental into a stylish family home Words STEPHANIE SMITH Photography DAVID GILES

Kitchen The sleek charcoal grey and off-white kitchen from German brand Hacker at M Kitchens features a large island with a sink and plenty of Koliqi Marble worksurface to prepare on, so Jenny can still chat with the children or guests while cooking

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Dining area The large wooden dining table DQG EHQFK IURP 5DIW ZDV WKH ƓUVW purchase the couple made for the house, which had to be factored into the kitchen design. Jenny and Jason love to entertain, so chose chairs by Eichholtz so guests can relax in style

AUTUMN HOMES UPDATED TERRACE Music room The positioning of the family piano was a major consideration, so to give it the correct space, an area of the extended kitchen has been taken and a door installed by builder Artan Lenja between the two spaces, so the living room can be blocked off when needed

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Meet the owners Jenny Lee, a charity volunteer, and her husband Jason, a sales director, live here with sons Mark, 15, and Michael, 11 House details A three-bedroom, three-storey Edwardian terraced property in West London When they bought it 2020

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oving to West London from Essex for work, Jenny and Jason Lee wanted a house they could really make their mark on, and an unloved rental with bags of potential caught their eye. ‘It was in a really bad condition, but there was a large loft space that had never been converted, plus room to extend the kitchen and put in a garden office, which would mean we could have exactly what we wanted,’ recalls Jenny. ‘It’s rare these days to find a property that’s quite so untouched, as usually they’ve been snapped up by builders.’

After securing the house, the couple set about finding both a designer and a builder to help them realise their plans, and were lucky enough to discover a husband-and-wife team, who were recommended by their estate agents. ‘Dagmara is an interior designer and project manager OCTOBER 2021 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM 43

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I needed help when it came to sourcing pieces, but I’m quite decisive about the designs I like

Living room Jenny has made statement buys in this space, with a sofa, chair and coffee table by Liang & Eimil and a contemporary pendant light from 17 Stories at Wayfair.

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with her own business, Hexadot Designs, and her husband Artan runs his own building company, Artan Lenja,’ Jenny explains. ‘Although they each run separate businesses, they work really well together, and between them they could tell us what was possible and then make it a reality.’

After getting a couple more quotes, Jenny and Jason knew Dagmara and Artan were the right fit, and the work was scheduled to begin. ‘We’d already decided that we would go up into the loft and make that our space with a bedroom and en suite, and leave the first floor to our sons, Mark and Michael. We also wanted to extend the kitchen,’ says Jenny.

With planning permission in place, there was no question that everything in the house would need to be replaced. It was in such a bad condition after being ‘bashed about by renters,’ but undertaking a complete renovation also gave the couple the freedom to have everything they wanted. The other big factor in the house redesign was the family’s large piano. Both boys are talented players, and it was the size of the piano that dictated where the wall was moved back to when the kitchen extension was discussed.

With the building work underway, it was time to concentrate on the interior schemes. Jenny’s style is modern and minimal, with a love of a monochrome palette and good design. ‘I needed Dagmara’s help with sourcing pieces and putting the different options in front of me, but I’m quite decisive about what I like,’ she explains.

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able to keep an eye on the work. What they hadn’t bargained for was a global pandemic. ‘Not long into the build, the country went into lockdown, which complicated everything,’ says Jenny. ‘We were even more pleased that we’d chosen Dagmara and Artan to do the work, as they live together, which made everything a lot easier. Artan runs his own team, and as the house was empty, his builders were allowed to carry on working.’

However, because of the government restrictions, Jenny and Jason couldn’t go to the house themselves. ‘It was a bit frustrating not being able to see the changes when we were so close by, but

Dagmara was great,’ says Jenny. ‘She kept us updated every day on the progress with photos and videos. Together we made a lot of choices over the internet!’

Plenty of storage had been high on the couple’s wish list, so they decided to go for bespoke cupboards, shelves and wardrobes to achieve the exact configurations they were looking for. The luxury of having all the joinery handmade by a carpenter was particularly useful as some of the spaces were not standard sizes. The same went for the décor, with Dagmara being a dab hand at creating soft furnishings. ‘If there was something I really wanted but couldn’t find, like a

Hallway The original tiles that the couple uncovered have been restored and are now the star of the show, complemented by bannisters painted in Farrow & Ball’s Railings. A bespoke shoe cupboard by the front door built by Artan helps to keep the space clutter-free

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En suite The sloping roof of the loft conversion has been cleverly incorporated into the en suite with a window above the bath. The neutral palette of the main bedroom has also been extended into the space, using tiles by Topps Tiles to maximise the sense of light

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particular style of cushion for example, she would make it for me,’ explains Jenny.

New oak flooring was laid throughout the downstairs in a herringbone pattern to be authentic to the era of the house, and carpets added upstairs for a more cosy feel. The couple were delighted when taking up the old carpet in the hallway revealed the original Edwardian tiles beneath. ‘They were quite damaged, but the colours were gorgeous,’ 48 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM OCTOBER 2021

Jenny says. ‘We were determined to restore them, and sourced individual pieces though Ebay sellers to fill in some of the missing pieces, then had them polished. It’s a pleasure opening the door and seeing them – it’s our own little bit of history.’

When it comes to decorating, Jenny likes to invest in statement pieces of furniture and then add layers, while retaining an uncluttered, calm feel. In fact, the whole

Mark’s bedroom The couple’s eldest son designed his own monochrome scheme, with a bed by Wayfair and bedlinen from The White Company.

The circle above the bed adds a graphic look, and the cushions were made bespoke

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The whole family loves design, and we talked through and agreed everything together

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It’s rare to find a property that’s quite so untouched, so an unconverted loft meant we could do exactly what we wanted with it family has an interest and flair for design, and eldest son Mark actually designed his own bedroom from scratch, with Dagmara’s help. ‘We talked through and agreed everything together as the work progressed,’ Jenny explains. ‘And everyone had an opinion on how the exterior of the house should look. The boys were keen on white and grey, but Jason really wanted the original red-and-white combination, like other houses in the street, so we had the colour mixed up to match.’

With the eight-month project finished, the family was overjoyed to move out of their rental into the house they’d created together. ‘We spent a lot of time planning and researching, particularly when we couldn’t go there ourselves, so it’s fabulous to be in and enjoying it,’ says Jenny. ‘Everything works in the way we hoped it would, and we have the space and sociable layout we dreamed of.’

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Main bedroom The loft conversion houses Jenny and Jason’s room, which features a stylish bed from Twenty10 Design, side tables from Liang & Eimil and his-and-hers wardrobes by Artan Lenja. Jenny chose to paint them in Farrow & Ball’s Card Room Green for a splash of muted colour, and took the opportunity during the build to add further interest to the walls with angular inset shelving

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‘The views from here are amazing’ Jo and Rob Moore took on the challenge of renovating a character property at the foot of the rolling South Downs Words & styling SIAN LEWIS/NARRATIVES Photography JULIA TOMS/NARRATIVES

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Open-plan living With glazed barn doors opening out to a beautiful walled garden, this lightƓOOHG double-height space is the heart of the home.

Using a soft grey palette, the couple replaced the covers on their Ikea sofa to give it a new lease of life, adding cushions by Niki Jones

Dining area Jo and Rob often entertain around their Heal’s dining table, with Urban pink moulded chairs from Capital Dining Chairs perfect for more casual dining

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ucked away in a small but thriving village on the South Downs in East Sussex is a beautiful and unique house, filled with contemporary and quirky touches that have brought the place to life. Owned by Jo and Rob Moore, the couple had been living in a bustling town on the Sussex coast, and although they loved their flat, they knew they’d have to leave it behind when they started a family. ‘At the top of our wish list for our new home was a garden,’ says Jo. ‘We lived really close to the seafront, but as soon as our daughters came along, some outside space of our own became a priority.’ Next on the list was a good local school, but in terms of a home, Jo and Rob wanted ‘something a little bit different we could improve and make our own.’

When they came across this property a few miles from their flat, it ticked a lot of their boxes. ‘We fell in love with the stunning views across

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Kitchen Jo has used her artistic eye to cleverly blend colours, shapes and materials into a harmonious scheme, adding areas of interest such as the splashback created using tiles from Fired Earth

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Meet the owners Artist Jo Moore lives here with her husband Rob, a building contractor, their daughters Lola, 13 and Elodie, 10, plus cat Hattie and Cavapoo Benji House details $ ƓYH EHGURRP V brick cart lodge in East Sussex When they bought it 2013

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This property had its own personality, and we just loved its story and potential

Living room Friend and interior designer Ann Jones sourced many of the pieces for this space, but Jo particularly likes the warmth and feel of the log burner from 6DOWƓUH 6WRYHV GXULQJ the colder months

Design details -R ORYHV GUHVVLQJ VKHOYHV and creating pockets of interest around the home. Here, she has curated a display that includes a Bird print by Charlotte Farmer and Letterpress prints by Leah Duncan

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the South Downs, and coming from a place with no outside space to a beautiful overgrown country garden felt really exciting,’ says Jo. Regarding the property itself, the couple were delighted with the find. ’Our last home was Victorian with lots of original features including fireplaces, cornices, and storey-height frames with stained glass,’ Jo explains. ‘I was sad to say goodbye to these elements, but this property had its own personality, and we particularly liked its story.’ Built in the style of a barn as a billiard room for the Manor House next door, the

property definitely has a fascinating history. ‘But we also loved its potential for adapting to suit our needs as a family,’ she says.

The property had been rented out for years, so the décor was dated and in need of some serious TLC. But before the couple could focus on the interiors, there were a few structural changes to deal with. ‘I think we pretty much knew the feel of house that we were after, but we talked our ideas through with our architect David Kemp from DK Architects, and he drew up a really

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Cosy corner A self-confessed collector, Jo has ensured the new scheme includes lots of storage and display areas

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exciting scheme,’ says Jo. This included modifying the ceiling and floor heights to accommodate an extra storey; adding a new two-storey extension where the existing garage used to be, and constructing a further singlestorey side extension to capture south-facing sunlight in the living area.

In addition, the couple were able to reinstate the huge barn doors as a glazed feature leading onto the garden to add huge amounts of extra light. But naturally, all this took time. ‘We

started by removing the roof and taking out all the internal walls and floors, leaving only the external shell,’ explains Rob. ‘We then extended in two directions and added the extra storey.’

While the work was being carried out, the couple, now with a pre-schooler and toddler in tow, moved out. ’We lived in the original house for six months while planning permission was obtained, then rented for six months while all the main construction work took place,’ Jo explains. ‘When we moved back in, we had OCTOBER 2021 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM 61

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to live with a makeshift kitchen for a while, but the bedrooms and bathrooms were all finished bar the decorating,’ recalls Jo. The couple were then able to think about the interiors and colour schemes. ‘Generally, we wanted the house to feel light, bright and welcoming,’ says Jo. ‘I don’t have one single style influence, but I love the Scandi feel, with a little bit of bohemian thrown in as well.’ With so many windows in the house, 62 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM OCTOBER 2021

it took a little while for Jo and Rob to figure out how the light affected each space, especially in their living room and kitchen.

‘We used pale greys in most areas, except at the piano end of the room, which we went darker with to create a cosier feel,’ she says.

Jo was also really keen to introduce some features into the large space, so they added a log burner in one corner of the living room.

‘We also created a faux chimney breast in the

Bathroom Jo has achieved a contemporary scheme using a white and grey palette softened by natural materials such as jute, wicker and house plants aplenty

We’ve used pale greys in most areas, but I like to add vibrant greens mixed with soft blush pinks

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We can see the famous Jack and Jill windmills from the bedrooms, and the sunsets are always so beautiful

kitchen and added some lovely ornate corbels, which have become the mantel shelf above the range cooker.’

With her background as an illustrator and designer, Jo was able to cleverly lift her room schemes by introducing pops of colour. ‘I love adding vibrant greens and turquoise mixed with soft blush pinks,’ she says. ‘In fact, no matter how hard I try not to include them, greens, blush and gold seem to be a recurring colour theme in most of the rooms!’

Jo also enlisted the help of friend and interior designer Ann Jones, who added a few little touches. ‘Having Ann’s professional eye was great, as she was able to suggest and source a few elements and accessories that I might not have chosen,’ she says.

The couple clearly underwent a huge change when they bought this house, so how do they feel about it now? ‘It was a

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Main bedroom One of Jo’s favourite rooms in the house, the couple’s bedroom features delicate pastel shades, such as the wallpaper and bedlinen, accented with pops of soft teal and yellow, like the geometric cushions from Niki Jones

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Guest bedroom Grey Ocelot wallpaper by Farrow & Ball adds subtle interest to Jo’s chosen neutral colour scheme

big adjustment moving from urban living to a village community, and from a flat to a house, but we love our home and it’s the perfect place to raise our girls,’ says Jo. ‘We can see the famous Jack and Jill windmills from our bedrooms and the sunsets are always so beautiful.

It was hard work, but the house has exceeded all our expectations, and we feel very lucky to live here.’

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‘It’s the perfect place to recharge’ Looking for a weekend bolthole, Laura Melville-Brown and Sam Page discovered a picturesque former milking parlour on the Devonshire coast Words JO MESSENGER Photography UNIQUE HOMESTAYS

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Meet the owners Laura Melville-Brown, co-owner of Melville-Brown Interiors, spends weekends here with husband Sam Page, a head teacher, children Sebastian, 11, and Posy, 8, and VizslaSpringer puppy, George House details A two-bedroom converted former milking parlour in Abbotsham, Devon When they bought it 2021

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aura Melville-Brown and husband Sam knew they wanted to buy The Creamery before they were even able to view it. After having moved from Brighton to North Devon for Sam’s job as a head teacher, they were looking for a home away from home where they could walk their puppy George, let the children run around in the fresh air and take a break from their busy lives. ‘We hoped having a place to escape to would encourage us to slow down and spend more time together as a family,’ Laura explains. ‘We had fallen in love with the stark beauty of this rugged coastline a few years ago. The cliffs and blue-grey stone beaches are so dramatic.’

Originally a milking parlour, the property was built around 200 years ago, and had been gifted to one of the farm workers back in the 1960s. Renovated by its previous owners, the open-plan layout of the ground floor included a living area and kitchen, with panoramic views of open fields on one side and woodland on the other.

‘I am drawn to inspiring spaces, and was completely taken by the house the moment I walked in,’ Laura recalls.

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Living area Antique trunks make a quirky alternative to tables in this relaxed space. French doors open onto the driveway with countryside views beyond, and a painted central staircase leads to the rooms above

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Design details On the far wall, a traditional woodburner in the living area provides the perfect spot for the family to gather round after a brisk coastal dog walk

had seen online. Upstairs we discovered that one of the two double bedrooms even had a traditional roll-top bath in it.’ The couple put in an offer straight away, and even though other potential buyers tried to gazump them several times, the owners stayed with them as buyers. ‘Beverley and Steve were amazing,’ says Laura. ‘We were so grateful that we sent them Champagne and flowers when we exchanged.’

The other big attraction for Laura and Sam was that the cottage had already been

renovated so was in great condition, especially after having just completed the restoration of their main home – a large 400-year-old property. And after viewing The Creamery online, the couple were surprised to discover that they loved it just as it was.

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Luxe look A classic claw-footed roll-top bath adds a touch of boutiquehotel style to the main bedroom

weekends to complete. During the week, we would pick Sebastian up from nursery after work, and once he was asleep in the evening, carry on. Once we had finished it, we hardly knew what to do with ourselves!’

An interior designer and antiques expert, Laura specialises in restoring French chandeliers for the UK market. Her sister, Jessica, is also an interior designer, who has completed projects here as well as in Malawi and South Africa, so during the pandemic the siblings decided

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Main bedroom The super-kingsize zipand-link bed in this space in the eaves of the roof can be separated into two singles, ideal for visiting family and friends

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to combine their design expertise with their shared passion for antiques and handcrafted artefacts to launch their own business. ‘There is a cosy reading area with a desk upstairs in the cottage, which is perfect for me if I want to work while we’re here,’ explains Laura. ‘Sam and I both have demanding jobs, so when we’re here we can both escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a quieter pace of life.’

To this end, Laura has used a soothing, pared-back colour palette inside, which feels calming the minute you walk through the door. There are also nods to

the property’s farming roots dotted around, such as an antique milk pail, original dried plant studies in the bedrooms, and even an old plough outside. ‘You can still see the original wooden frame of the parlour throughout,’ Laura says. ‘There is just so much history here, and I feel like this has really been celebrated.’

While the cottage itself might have already undergone a complete revamp, Laura has put her own stamp on the interiors with vintage accessories and eclectic finds.

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Quiet spot A narrow desk can easily double up as a dressing table in the guest room, where Laura has displayed some of her treasured vintage pieces

France to explore the Brocantes and hidden shops off the beaten track, to pick up antique linens and exquisite pieces for both the business and myself.’

So, what future plans do the couple have in store for the cottage? ‘We have been talking about installing a hot tub in the garden, which would be particularly welcome after a long wintery walk!’ says Laura. ‘I’m also currently designing a lighting scheme for the outdoor spaces, so we can enjoy them in the evening. This place is the perfect setting to just stop and recharge.’

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1. First, turn the heating off and allow the radiators to cool, shutting off both valves on each side. If you have thermostatic valves, turn the valve with the numbered dial down to 0. With manual valves, turn your on/off valve clockwise until it is tightly shut. On the other side of your radiator, you will find a lockshield valve with a plastic cap. Twist the cap to remove it and use an adjustable spanner to turn the spindle clockwise. To guarantee that your new radiator has the

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5. Prep your new radiator for installation by wrapping PTFE sealing tape around the tail of both valve connectors, then wind in the tails with a spanner and hang the radiator onto the brackets. Connect the valves and turn them anti-clockwise to turn them on. For the lockshield valve, make the same number of turns you noted down previously. Open the bleed valve with a radiator key to allow the air to escape, then close it as soon as water comes out. Check the radiator for leaks, then turn the heating on to ensure everything is working correctly. And you're all set!

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+2: ',' <285 .,7&+(1 352-(&7 %(*,1"b The house we bought needed a complete renovation and I knew the kitchen would be a major part of it – that was part of the attraction.

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WHAT BIG IDEAS DID YOU HAVE FOR THE SPACE? We removed the dividing wall between the existing kitchen and pantry to create space for a more open-plan kitchen, with a large island as the central point. We also wanted to bring in more light and install French doors out to the garden. Our design included using the area above the room to create a vaulted ceiling, to provide more height and a greater sense of space. It was exciting to expose the old oak roof beams, and they add real character. We used local traders for the building work, but Adrian also removed around seven tons of stone himself !

DID YOU HAVE ANY OTHER MUST-HAVE FEATURES? The range cooker situated in the old fireplace was an important part of the design concept, as I was keen to use the space effectively and aesthetically. We also decided to stretch the budget and install electric underfloor heating. It works really well with the slate floor, and is a real pleasure to walk on during the colder months.

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AIMING HIGH 1909 Kitchens’ Ovolo design is based on a classic Shaker style, and by opening up the ceiling, the couple could go for darker cabinets while still creating a bright space

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CLEVER LAYOUT The rectangular room is designed around a central island with plenty of storage space and the cooker and fridge-freezer at opposite ends

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PRICE PATROL WERE YOU ABLE TO STICK TO YOUR ORIGINAL BUDGET? The kitchen work was part of our renovation plans for the whole house, so our provisional outlay was £25,000.

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example is the worktop, which took four visits to the stonemasons’ workshop to find the right one. They were very patient with us and we did get there in the end! +2: '2 <28 )((/ 12: ,7ō6 $// ),1,6+('"b We’re just thrilled with our new kitchen. It has all the space we need and is easy to work in. The colour of the units works so well with the oak beams and white worktops. After all these years, I finally have a kitchen to be proud of.

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One of the changes Dennis was keen to make was getting rid of the old kitchen’s overhead extractor. ‘We had a hood there before and wanted lights instead, so now we have a very clever Neff downdraft extractor that sucks the steam downwards into the worktop. It’s a great complement to the Neff Slide & Hide oven, which Louise adores.’

The only thing that remains now, Dennis says, is to ‘officially open’ their new kitchen. ‘My old friend Ken Doherty is coming round for a few games of golf soon, so I might ask him to do it!’

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WHAT WAS THE ORIGINAL BATHROOM LIKE? We’re first-time buyers and were excited by the potential of this scruffy house, but we knew there would be plenty of work to do to get it just right. The tatty bathroom had an electric shower over a plastic bath, grubby tiles and exposed pipework. The room also felt really hemmed in – the toilet was so close to the wall that you’d bang your arm!

DID YOU HAVE ANY INITIAL DESIGN IDEAS? We knew straight away we wanted to pinch space from the guest bedroom, as I love a bath and Toby prefers a shower, and there wasn’t room for both. I drew a scaled drawing and worked out that even by taking a metre of space from the room next door, we could still fit in a king-size bed, but it would make a massive difference to the bathroom.

WHAT WERE YOUR PLANS FOR THE LAYOUT? Originally, we thought we’d place a large walk-in shower where we extended, but then decided it wasn’t a good use of space. We both love the look of a freestanding bath, and this led us to the eye-catching feature wall behind. The shower cubicle is on the other side, so it isn’t in the way of the door, and is curved to make the room feel more open.

HOW DID YOU WANT THE BATHROOM TO LOOK AND FEEL? We wanted a sense of escapism and luxury; a room we could both use at the same time to relax. So our focus was on a gorgeous bath and a generous shower with brushed-gold fittings.

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DON’T MOVE, IMPROVE TEXTURED WARMTH The greens and golds in the Photowall wallpaper are complemented by the faux foliage, brushed-gold bath taps and reclaimed wood shelf and bathboard, which are made and sold by the couple through their Etsy shop, PineappleHomeStudio. The planter baskets are from Ikea

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THE PROJECT DETAILS MEET THE OWNERS Sarah King (@lifewiththekings_), a commercial interior designer, lives here with husband Toby, a service advisor for BMW MAKEOVER BRIEF To extend and revamp the bathroom by taking space from the adjacent guest bedroom WR ƓW a freestanding bath and generous shower PROJECT COSTS Sanitaryware £884 Shower £845 Taps £225 Tiles £450 Radiator £53 Accessories £53 TOTAL SPEND £2,510

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WHY DID YOU CHOOSE A PATTERNED WALLPAPER, RATHER THAN TILES? We are both into design and don’t always want to play by the rules! At work we often use premium vinyl wallpaper in hotels, because it’s hardwearing and easy to clean.

Photowall has hundreds of images and makes vinyl wallpaper to bespoke sizes, so we found a fabulous tropical scene, and I cropped the image so the focal point sits in the centre of our wall.

DID YOU DO ANY OF THE WORK YOURSELVES? A builder moved the wall; Toby’s uncle, who is a plumber, did all the pipework, and we did the rest ourselves. We’d never done tiling before, but we figured out that using a wooden batten to create a level point above the first line of tiles meant that everything

BATHROOM EXPANSION Moving the wall by a metre made space for the freestanding bath and created room around the basin and shower, tucked behind the door

above would be perfectly straight. We then cut the tiles to fit the gap below, and it seems to have worked!

WERE THERE ANY CHALLENGES? As this is our only bathroom, we had to go to my parents’ house nearby to use theirs while we were doing the work. We also had to move the toilet cistern to tile, but it slipped and smashed, sending water into the kitchen below. Fortunately, Toby managed to source a replacement for just £35.

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staying within the budget by shopping in sales and using email discounts, and checking the quality with product reviews. We saved £850 just by waiting for the bath to go on sale. In the end, we only spent a grand total of £3,300, including building materials and paying Toby’s uncle.

CONTEMPORARY CHIC Gold shower ƓWWLQJV DQG D Crittall-style cubicle make a striking statement, with a nod to 1930s design. ‘It was a challenge WR ƓQG D JROG UDLQIDOO VKRZHU LQ D PRGHUQ style,’ says Sarah

ARE YOU PLEASED WITH THE RESULT? We can hardly believe it’s our bathroom! The wallpaper is a stand-out feature, and we’re so proud of our tiling. We’re looking forward to being able to show it off to friends and family.

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WHAT INSPIRED THE NEW STYLE OF SPACE? We’d been living in the house for eight years, but with two growing boys, our existing kitchen-diner wasn't working for us a family or to our taste. We also had to walk through the old utility to reach a downstairs shower room, which was only used as storage for the boys’ scooters and footballs. It was while in the bath reading a magazine one evening that a picture of a dining table with booth seating caught my attention, and made me wonder whether we could find space for something similar.

My dad is a retired architect, so sketched out the dimensions to see if it was possible, and although it was a tight fit, we were excited to add more usable space.

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Luckily, our neighbours had moved abroad during lockdown and suggested we could live in their house during the project.

HOW WAS THE BOOTH CREATED? We’d originally planned to clad the dining area in aluminium, but our budget just wouldn’t stretch, so our builder used grey coloured render for the exterior instead, taking down walls and rebuilding the ceilings. Tiles have been laid in the booth over underfloor heating, with the same flooring running through into the kitchen for a seamless feel. We worked with a carpenter and upholsterer to design the oiled white-ash table and seating, including a dining bench, and were advised that leather-look material – often found on yachts – would be hardwearing and waterproof. For such a small space, it has totally changed the way we use the house, and provides a place to gather and eat, work and play games together as a family. It really has been such a positive change to our home.

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DON’T MOVE, IMPROVE DEFINE WITH COLOUR Grey render teamed with aluminium window frames differentiate the kitchen and dining area from the rest of the house, with decking relaid to create a sun-trap garden space accessed through a wall of bi-fold doors

DON’T MOVE, IMPROVE CREATE A CURVE With limited dimensions, the new oiled ash dining booth was designed to be as space-saving as possible and upholstered in hardwearing taupe vegan leather

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