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Hands up if you’re going BIG with the festive decorations this year? After 18 months of cancelled plans, I’m determined to make this Christmas extra special and above all, stress-free, giving me quality time to celebrate with family and friends. In fact, anything that adds some sparkle to my home or dining table (and saves me money!) is going on the list… So with that in mind, we’ve packed this issue with plenty of magical ideas to make your Christmas run like a well-oiled machine – from real-home inspo for your schemes and simple crafts to do with the kids, to our ultimate on-trend gift guide, we’ve got everything covered! And for even more seasonal looks, perfect presents and tasty food to impress your guests, head to this year’s Ideal Home Show Christmas (Olympia London, 24-28 November) where you’ll also find our Good Homes roomsets, ready to help you unleash the festive wow factor. From the whole GH team, have a brilliant break.

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Decorating 27 Make it magical 103 5 simple steps to… lighting Shopping 14 Have your best-ever December 20 Beautiful baubles 22 Best wreaths 24 Colour palette 41 Gift Guide Real homes 54 Victorian villa 70 Rural revamp 82 Canadian classic

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BEFORE & AFTERS 114 Kitchen Traditional-style scheme 124 Bathroom Modern expansion BEST BUYS 122 Range cookers Cook up a festive feast 130 Space savers Ideas for bathrooms HOME RENOVATION 132 Side-return kitchen extension

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Editor’s letter Win £1,000 to spend at Garden Trading 50 Win £1,000 to spend at Ryman 53 Good Homes online 96 Christmas recipes 119 Win a Flex boiling-water tap from Quooker 141 Where to buy 146 GH discovers: Insta talent

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INSPIRED GRAZING One of the most stunning books we’ve seen all year, Inspired Grazing by Laura Billington (£22, Meze Publishing) shows you how to create showstopping sharing SODWWHUV WR UHŴHFW WKH VHDVRQV Packed full of tricks and tips RQ SDLULQJ ŴDYRXUV DQG EXLOGLQJ your own beautiful boards, you are sure to wow guests and give any table a statement look

Carson Corduroy corner chaise sofa, £1,299; Ho Ho Ho cushion, £12; personalised Christmas stocking knitting kit, £30; wooden star lights, £20 for two; Arkin chair, £249; small contemporary stove in Graphite, £65; Arthur single voile panel in grey, from £18; Enzo caged coffee table, £109; light-up ceramic tree, £8; Russian doll gnomes, £12; gnome-printed glass candle, £5; cane tree topper, £8, all Dunelm

THINGS TO L VE DECEMBER Give your living room a glowing Scandi feel this festive season using simple red ribbon to create a bauble garland, continuing the palette with knitted stockings and accessories, and plenty of accent lighting…

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Did you know… ...that the Japanese art of highlighting imperfections mends pottery with golden glue to celebrate rather than hide the cracks? This beginner’s Kintsugi kit, £17.50 from The Wildest One on Etsy, is a lovely gift, or a lifeline if your best china doesn’t survive the season!

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For a winter wonderland in your own back garden, adorn trees or bushes with outdoor fairy lights and lanterns, then layer up with faux-fur cushions and chunky-knit throws to keep things cosy

Abby antique-gold iron lanterns, from £44.99 each; iron brass lanterns, from £29.99 each; Blue spruce pot-grown tree, £19.99; outdoor wicker LED polar bear, £49.99; outdoor 2D standing deer, £79; 480 warm white basic string lights, £29.99; Nordmann premium-cut tree, £34.99; white paper star, £19.99; Meadow cushion, £19.99; Hare & Snapdragon cushions, £24.99 each; Hedgehog cushion, £19.99, all Dobbies

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As every day from the 1-24 December, Hobbycraft is releasing a free crochet tree decoration pattern for yarn lovers to create.

There’s everything from rainbows and robots to donuts and dinosaurs, so keep an eye out at Hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas.

SHOP from over 300 stalls at the city’s German, French, worldwide and Arts and Crafts Christmas markets, from 12 November to 22 December. (visitmanchester.com)

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Treat the kids to a Christmas movie-night sleepover by creating indoor blanket tents draped in festoon lights, complete with festive bedlinen and individual snack trays – let the fun commence!

Duvet sets, from £10; cushions, from £6; Candy Stripe lights, £8; stripe stocking, £5; Pom pom tree, £8; green trees, from £1 each; gift bags, from 80p each; wreath, £15; garland, £18; bamboo trays, £5 each; gingerbread shaped mug, £3, all George Home. For a similar light box, try Amazon

Hot chocolate with marshmallow stirrer, £1.90, Cartwright & Butler

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Wooden angel Handmade decorations make the best heirlooms, so older children will love this fab Christmas angel kit for the top of the tree, £20 from Paper Sam.

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Christmas is the time for joyful ambience, revisiting old traditions and embracing new ones, and Garden Trading’s new ranges of hanging baubles in paper, felt and recycled glass will add instant impact to your seasonal décor. Hallways are the first area to greet guests, so adorn yours with twinkling string lights, wreaths and garlands – not forgetting the functional touches, as Garden Trading has all you need to equip boot rooms and utility spaces with flexible shoe storage, door mats and welly scrapers after a long winter walk.

When it comes to making your dining table memorable, achieve festive finesse with timeless tableware, pared-back linens and candelabra all ready for the celebrations. And if you’re still in need of gift inspiration, why not create a hamper for the baker or gardener in your family? Leaving you time to cosy up and embrace the beauty of the season.

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Botanical Collection Paradiso chair, £895; matching storage footstool, £395, all Furniture Village. For a similar wall colour, try Rectory Red modern emulsion, £53 per 2.5ltrs, Farrow & Ball. For similar rugs, try Benuta. For a similar stoneware vase, try H&M Home. For a similar wall light, try the Där Lighting Katie 2 design, £59, Next Home

Add an ACCENT Sooth the intensity of a dark red scheme by picking out a pale grey-green shade, or to pull out all the stops, opt for a deeper teal tone for a richer, moodier vibe. We love Fired Earth’s Storm, £45 per 2.5ltrs of matt emulsion, for a hue that sits between the two.

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6ft mixed-tip naturallook green tree, £80; 480 multifunctional LED cluster lights, £25; mini mercury traditional glass baubles, £15 for 20; gold beaded shaker baubles, £5 for 12; MHZHOOHG ŴRZHU decorations, £6 for nine; gold pine cone decorations, £4 for 12; red, gold and traditional baubles, all £8 for 48; large gold star, £14, all Habitat.

For a similar paint shade, try Goblin absolute matt emulsion, £48.50 per 2.5ltrs, Little Greene

The Snowy ultimate pre-lit tree, £595; oversized pampas wreath, £175; Boren sideboard, £1,450; diamond textured rug, £295; decorations from a selection, all Cox & Cox. For similar timber cladding, try NatureWall

Elegantly eco For a simple, sustainable Christmas wrap option, use brown parcel paper, which can be recycled and is often already made from recycled paper. Finish with paper or fabric ribbon, natural jute twine, or make your own decorative trims from upcycled materials.

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Simple idea Make a faux garland look real by weaving fresh foliage in once in position. It will not only look fuller, but you can personalise it with your favourite festive sprigs.

Oversized white berry garland, £54.99; 50 warm white LED green micro fairy lights, £12.99; Osby Star window lights, from £11.99 each; gold glass LED baubles, £19.99 for three; antique gold glass acorn LED baubles, £19.99 for three; TruGlow LED candles, from a selection, all Lights4fun.

For a similar stair runner, try Roger Oates

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Take Christmas tablescaping to another level with a rich, shimmering scheme inspired by the flora and fauna of enchanted forests

Plane 18-piece cutlery set in gold, £60; gold leaf serving bowls, £15 each; organic linen napkins in Mallard Green, £15 for two; gold leaf napkin ring, £12 each; sHTXLQ EXWWHUŴ\ clip, £6; Fusion metallic dinner plate, £9; gold scalloped charger plate, £12; round beaded leaf pattern placemat, £16; amber bubble glasses, from £6 each; all other accessories from a selection at John Lewis & Partners

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Twinkle, twinkle Dim the lights and set the scene by hanging strings of battery-operated LEDs, from fairy lights to micro bulbs, and entwining with foliage for a wild and whimsical festive setting.

Elmir dining table, £675; Elmir bench, £325; Hamilton arm dining chairs in Opulent Velvet Bottle Green, £310 for a pair; Arctic cosy faux fur, £40; woven jute rug, from £60; Forest foliage garland, £32; Forest foliage wreath, £35; Dakota 12-piece dinner set, £52; vases and fairy lights, from a selection, all Next Home. Wall painted in Tapestry Green chalky emulsion, £40 per 2.5ltrs, Craig & Rose

7ft Snowy Norway spruce DUWLƓFLDO tree, £395; oval nickel double-frame mirror, £135; Georg Jensen Bernadotte stainlesssteel candleholders, £222 for two; Blomus Fera console table, £23; Pols Potten disc marble-look coffee table, £1,045; Richard %UHQGRQ ŴXWHG cocktail glasses, £120 for two; ivory vintage bauble trees, £105 for three; Tom Dixon press bowl, £155; Missoni Home Coomba pouf, £397; Calvin Klein Lowland rug, £749; Missoni Home Australia cushion, £196; Luxe beaded stripe cushion, £40; all other accessories and decorations from a selection at $PDUD )RU D VLPLODU paint colour, try Dried Plaster chalky emulsion, e SHU OWUV &UDLJ 5RVH For a similar sofa, try the Cricket three-seater in Weave Mix Grey, £1,149, Sofology

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Rose gold-effect marble 12-piece dinner set, £25; gold-effect stainless-steel 16-piece cutlery set, £12; diamanté stem glasses, £10 for two; blue mini snow tree, £4 for four pastel shades; pink gold glitter trees, from £4 each; baubles from £1, all George Home

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Vintage look With a quirky, retro feel, these mini bottle-brush trees have the most impact when grouped in tonal shades on a mantel, or as a colourful table centrepiece.

Multi pink Christmas trees, £45 for six, Rockett St George.

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Carrie and Ed Steer have added their own eclectic stamp to an already stunning Victorian villa Words ANNABELLE GRUNDY Photography COLIN POOLE

Living room Featuring walls painted in Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal and a striking Demetrius wallpaper from Thibaut on the ceiling, it was the leather and velvet sofas from Carrie and Ed’s previous home that helped inspire this room’s rich colour palette and comfortable, club-style vibe

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‘We were literally on the way to the airport to go on holiday when Ed saw this property online,’ recalls Carrie. ‘When he showed me, I just thought, “Wow, I want to live there!’’ so we called my parents, who stepped in to go and view it for us. They guessed we’d fall in love with it, so on the strength of photos and floor plans, we made an offer.’

Expecting their first child, the couple had been househunting for a comfortable family home with an open-plan layout and roomy garden for some time. ‘We just hadn’t found the right place in Brighton, where we were living at that point, so decided to expand our search,’ says Carrie, who had grown up in this area of Kent, so knew the location.

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The big idea Fitting shelves in place of wall cabinets makes a room feel, bright, open and inviting.

Painting them in the same colour as the walls also allows the pieces on display to really stand out – and in this instance, Carrie’s decorative brackets, too

features, so even without seeing it, my gut instinct was that it was just what we wanted.’

The couple’s intuition was spot on, and the house proved to be ideal in more ways than one. The previous owner had already remodelled and extended to make a large, open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with glass doors opening onto a secluded garden. There was a separate, more formal living room, as well as a generous reception hall and five bedrooms. And not only did it have the sociable, family-friendly layout the couple wanted, but much of the interior décor, such as the classic bathroom scheme and window shutters, was what Carrie and Ed would have chosen themselves.

The dark cabinets and marble worktops in the kitchen, for example, were similar to what they’d had in their previous home. ‘There was a palette of cool, pale greys and neutrals throughout, and beautiful lighting, which I was very happy with,’ Carrie says. ‘It was a great mix of old and new, which is definitely my taste, so most of our existing furniture fitted in well, too. Rather than make big changes, I just needed to refresh what was already here.’

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Design details The kitchen’s classic Aga and multi-toned splashback were already in place, but Carrie had the dark blue Aga re-enamelled. ‘It was looking a bit tired, so I chose a very pale grey, which has really freshened it up’

day-to-day. She decided to revamp the pale-grey living room, and called on the expertise of interior designer Katie Knight, of Katie Elizabeth Design, who had helped to style the couple’s previous home. ‘I knew this would be the room for celebrations, evening entertaining, and special occasions like Christmas Day, so I wanted it to feel glamorous, grownup and a little different from the rest of the house,’ Carrie explains.

Katie suggested a dark, dramatic look with deep aubergine walls and a striking monochrome patterned ceiling – the perfect setting for hosting festive celebrations. ‘There’s always a wonderful sense of occasion in this room,’ says Carrie. ‘On Christmas Day, we’ll sit in here to open stockings and presents next to my fabulous Christmas tree.

I always take my time dressing it, but there’s no colour or style theme; we have all sorts of decorations hanging on it, from traditional baubles to toys and trinkets – it’s just about having fun.’

Dining area Carrie kept the previous owner’s Flora pendant lights from Rothschild & Bickers, which hang above a Settle oak dining table and weathered leather chairs from Heal’s. Sourced from Vinterior, a vintage metal wall light above a Graham & Green console from makes a decorative feature. ‘It creates some stunning shadows in the evening, so it’s perfect for a dinner party,’ says Carrie

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Snug corner The far end of the hallway has been turned into a colourful nook with a pretty 16th-century day bed found at Ardingly Antiques Fair. Carrie and Ed enjoy collecting eyecatching artwork, and they spotted this piece by Dan Baldwin at Art Republic

Hallway For practical storage, Carrie sourced a slimline chest of drawers from Scumble Goosie and added decorative handles from Etsy. The mirror above creates a feeling of space, and the vintage French wall lights either side were inherited with the house

The transformation of this room, however, made Carrie think about the upstairs spaces, which she felt lacked the wow factor of the ground floor. ‘The first floor was missing any impact in comparison,’ she explains.

‘Plus, our bedroom was short on wardrobe space, and it overlooked the road rather than the gorgeous garden, which seemed such a shame.’

To address the issues, Carrie and Ed embarked on a major building project, reconfiguring and enlarging the upper floor at the back of the house to include an extra bedroom and a room for them with a dressing area and en suite. At ground level there would be a practical new utility room too, and style-wise, Carrie let the existing house inspire the feel of the extension, incorporating Victorian proportions, decorative cornicing, soft colours and elegant lighting.

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Clementine’s bedroom Carrie took her cue for her eldest daughter’s room, which underwent some re-modelling when the extension was built, from the Cole & Son Flamingos wallpaper, picking out the pink tones with walls painted in Calamine by Farrow & Ball. The bed is from Scumble Goosie and Carrie found the canopy on Etsy

Warm welcome The green archway of the family’s home lends itself perfectly to dressing the entrance for the festive season

than an add-on,’ she says. ‘I can be a bit of a design magpie though, and I like lots of different looks, so I had to home in on what would work best in this setting.’

The extension took around a year to plan and another year to complete, but overall the project ran smoothly, with the only issue being the choice of windows. ‘The architect had picked a modern style that just wasn’t in keeping with the house, but I only noticed at the last minute,’ Carrie recalls. ‘We had to make a quick change and amend the planning permission, which was a hassle, but worth it for the right outcome.’

The light-filled main bedroom has become one of Carrie’s favourite spots, with its palette of soft greens, pinks and neutrals reflecting the garden view and creating a restful atmosphere, while the scale and feel of the room help it to blend seamlessly with the existing period structure. ‘It was a challenge to move into a house that was already looking pretty good, as I didn’t want to spoil anything, but I still wanted us to make our own mark here,’ she explains. ‘There are things I love in every part of this house, like the bright, open-plan kitchen and garden in summer. In winter, though, our warm and cosy living room is just the ideal place for all the holiday celebrations.’

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Having only rented houses before, Ediana had previously been limited in what she could do when it came to interior design, so buying their first home meant she could, at last, let her creative

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Design detail Hanging pretty decorations from Søstrene Grene from the ceiling adds a simple yet effective festive element to the dining room

WINTER HOMES RURAL REVAMP Kitchen Ediana loves copper, so used Rust-Oleum’s metallic spray to update the cabinet handles, and V33 Renovation Carbon kitchen paint from B&Q on the units.

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Meet the owners Ediana Dolan, who is currently studying interior design, lives here with husband Kevin, a design manager, their children Oisin, 9 and Caoimhe, 6, and Amber the cat House details A three-bedroom detached house in Killucan, County Westmeath, Ireland When they bought it 2017

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juices flow and fully utilise Kevin’s practical skills. ‘When we moved in, we basically just painted the walls, ceilings and woodwork white to give us a blank canvas on which to build, and changed all the light fittings, sockets and switches,’ she says. Ediana then began to find her style, getting braver with colour and pattern to complement the spaces and start adding character to each room.

With not having a huge budget to work with, the couple looked at clever ways in which to stretch their funds, which included painting the existing kitchen cabinets dark grey, spraying the handles in a copper shade, and updating the splashbacks with tile paint. ‘To finish it off, we fitted a new tap, oven and hob, and to make the space more functional and to give us that extra bit of workspace, we added an island unit with a breakfast bar that we found in Ikea,’ Ediana explains.

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Hall Cleverly utilising the space under the stairs for storage, Ediana has also created a gallery wall behind to showcase family photos. A gold pendant light from Littlewoods tones in with Ediana’s twinkling festive foliage Landing Ediana ƓWWHG D QHZ carpet in this space, and sourced a trio of different-sized rattan pendants from Søstrene Grene. ’I love the current trend for cluster lights,’ she says.

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by Graham and Brown on one wall. As the space opens up onto the garden so is always lovely and bright, Ediana knew that she could go for a dark and dramatic scheme without the room feeling too gloomy.

‘Kevin made the table out of planks of wood from a local hardware store, which we stained and varnished to look like walnut and fitted legs from Ikea,’ she says.

‘The chairs are from an antique warehouse and we picked up the drinks cabinet in a charity shop.’ For the finishing touches, Ediana hung prints in frames that she sprayed black and added a black and white geometric rug from Littlewoods.

It’s this theatrical dining room scheme that really comes into its own at Christmas, and Ediana uses a mix of fresh and faux foliage to add a festive feel to the room. ‘I look in magazines and on Pinterest and Instagram for ideas and inspiration,’ she says. ‘The large stars from Ikea are my staple decorations and work well with the paper balls from Søstrene Grene.’

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Oisin’s room Carrying a Batman and Lego theme through son Oisin’s room, Ediana found the vinyl wall stickers on Etsy and chose monochrome bedlinen from H&M Home to pull the look together

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fireplace, I painted the wall in a striking shade of teal, but one day I looked at the fireplace itself and thought it would look good the same block colour,’ Ediana explains. ‘It’s made of stone so I had to prime it first, then there was no stopping me – I even painted the mirror! It’s a great space to dress for the festivities, and I opted for a neutral sofa so I could add pops of colour with my accessories.’

Upstairs, new carpet was laid on the landing, but the wooden floors in the other rooms, which had previously been stained and varnished, had developed a deep yellow hue that Ediana disliked. So to give them a fresh new look she painted them, and the stairs, with a white floor paint, adding contrast by painting the risers in a deep grey. The white theme continues into the couple’s bedroom for a calm, relaxing scheme. ‘I wanted to introduce some pattern and texture, so used soft pink and grey tones for the soft furnishings.’

Caoimhe’s bedroom The couple’s daughter Caoimhe picked out the pink shade, Fleetwood’s Morning Blush, for the mountain motif on her walls, and the stickers are by Lamb Design. ‘We found the wigwam on Etsy, and the beds in both rooms are from Ikea,’ says Ediana

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The couple are pleased with how the house has come together.

‘We love it – it’s fun and cosy, and there’s something of interest in every room,’ explains Ediana, who admits she’s not quite finished yet. ‘I’m renovating the bathroom and planning a hall makeover that includes painted panelling,’ she says. ‘We also have a loft conversion up our sleeve, and are thinking of changing the downstairs flooring... But these are big jobs and will take a while to happen – this house is definitely a work in progress.’

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Meet the owners Dharshini Wijayakumar, a retired intensive care nurse and founder of Dharshini Living, lives here with her husband Dr. Krish Parameswaran, a paediatrician, and their sons Ojas, 4 and Adi, 3 House details A four-bedroom, two-storey 1960s stucco home in Ontario, Canada When they bought it 2016

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inding this house was truly meant to be,’ recalls Dharshini Wijayakumar, who along with husband Krish had just finished a night shift at the hospital and were on their way for breakfast when they decided to pop into an estate agent across the street. ‘Next thing we knew, we were looking at homes that afternoon,’ she explains. The property, a traditional-style stucco-finish house built in the 1960s, was well maintained and had great bones, with all its original finishes intact. ‘It was charming, and reminded me of the home I grew up in,’ explains Dharshini. ‘But it had blue carpets in the living and dining rooms, a mint green bathroom suite and linoleum tiles in the kitchen, so needed to be brought into the 21st century.’

Dharshini and Krish had a vision that required a large renovation project, including taking the house right down to the frame, adding a two-story extension to the rear and replacing all the electrics, windows and finishes.

‘Stonshore Homes oversaw the project, and at the start the builder Peter Marit said to me that the next year would be a marriage – there would be joys and challenges – but no matter the phase, we would work through it!’ says

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Cosy corner ‘I just love this room,’ says Dharshini. ‘Something about the tones and textures in here feels like permission to relax’

Our intention was to bring plenty of natural light and a neutral palette into the house, so it feels airy and spacious’

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Dining area Bathed in natural light and dressed in a classic, timeless style, this space features a large gold pendant light over the table, which along with gold candlestick holders and cutlery add a touch of sparkle

Chic tablescape Simple white linens and dinnerware allow the natural foliage centrepiece, which echoes the wreaths around the room, to take centre stage

Dharshini. And they did – adding European white oak floors throughout, introducing custom cabinetry and materials such as shiplap on the walls for texture. ‘We brought in antique doors and vanity units, as seen in our pantry and main bathroom, to reintroduce the charm of the original building,’ explains Dharshini. Integrating the old and new structures in a way that felt intentional was a big challenge, however. ‘The floors in the older part of the house were not level, so we had to spend time levelling the subfloor so that they merged seamlessly with the new flooring,’ she says.

With the renovations complete, the interiors decisions loomed. ‘When we first moved into the house, our boys were just a year and a half and four months old, and we had

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Holly is the classic choice, while a hand-picked bunch of foraged twigs picked on a country walk creates a more rustic effect

a real case of design-decision fatigue,’ Dharshini admits. ‘So we decided to wait and instead enjoy what we had achieved so far, living quite minimally so we could watch the boys as they learned to crawl, walk and run through the house, uninhibited by furniture.’

The couple then employed Brittaney Elgner, of locally based Olly + Em Interiors, who in response to the family’s vision for a relaxed, open home filled with easy-care furnishings, added comforting textural layers and a soft palette of winter whites and warm grey tones that especially shines during the festivities. ‘I’d look at every room and wonder “How will this look at Christmas?”’ says Dharshini, who has fond memories of her childhood holidays. ‘My parents instilled a sense of wonder in us, and Christmas was always such a magical time – you could smell my mum’s shortbread cookies baking as you passed the aromatic garlands on the stairs,’ she says. ‘Krish and I really want to pass that on to our boys, too.’

With Brittaney’s help, the house is now a stunning, contemporary family home. With marbled porcelain

Kitchen The marbled porcelain splashback and worktops are durable and stylish, pairing well with both the warm and cooler tones in the scheme

Larder A wooden door reveals an old-school pantry, complete with GHFRUDWLYH ŴRRU tiles and jars and wicker baskets to organise ingredients

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Main bedroom A neutral palette and plenty of texture elevates the couple’s bedroom scheme, where Dharshini has added a feather wreath and a chunky wool throw for maximum winter comfort

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I love a minimal, textural yet traditional aesthetic in the main living spaces, bringing the rich outdoors inside, too

Design details Dharshini makes sure each space has a whimsical feel at Christmas with pieces like this teepee hideaway, while keeping to the natural wood and foliage theme

worktops and splashbacks, the grey and white kitchen features an impressive island, which is just perfect for baking Christmas treats with the kids. ‘My favourite part of the design is the walk-in pantry,’ says Dharshini.

‘It feels like an old-world general store, and at any given point of the day, one of us is looking up at the glass jars, which are an apothecary of spices, lentils and nuts, to get creative with the vegetarian food we prepare for our family.’ In the winter months, the decorating in this space is always subtle,

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with small additions such as the sheepskins on the bar stools giving it a seasonal feel.

The open-plan yet cosy living room is cleverly zoned from the dining area with a large sofa with cloud-like cushions, and once seated around a central coffee table, the focus is entirely on the fireplace. Here, the simple evergreen garlands and wreaths are dramatically displayed as statement pieces within this subtle monochrome scheme.

Upstairs, the main bedroom is a restful retreat for the couple, where a muted palette

WINTER HOMES CANADIAN CLASSIC Children’s playroom ‘The boys just love to decorate their own trees in here, making colourful ornaments and garlands using pom poms and Cheerios,’ says Dharshini

and warm textures soften the harder lines of the furniture to create an elegant, luxe space. By contrast, the en suite is the only space to celebrate pattern, with a deep chocolate and cream palette adding to the feel of a grown-up sanctuary to relax in style.

The children’s rooms are filled with joy especially at this time of year, and a hanging chair simply adorned with a twisted garland is the perfect spot for story time. ‘A new tradition we have embraced is wearing Christmas pyjamas and having a library of wonderful festive stories for the kids to choose from at bedtime leading up to the big day,’ says Dharshini.

‘It is a small change to the evening rituals where we can share the meaning of Christmas.’

Boys’ bedroom A place to snooze on a cold winter’s day, a hanging chair with a snow-white sheepskin throw in the children’s room sets the tone for the serene decorating scheme

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Dinner with a difference

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1. Take the joint out of the fridge 30 mins before cooking, and preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas mark 6. Mix together the cumin, nutmeg and seasoning, then rub into the beef.

2. Put the onion and lemon wedges in a roasting tin, place the joint on top and roast for 1hr 15 mins for medium beef.

3. Meanwhile, place the pomegranate juice in a saucepan with the sugar. Simmer for 20-25 mins, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has reduced by half. Stir through the cornflour and water mix and bring the mixture to the boil, stirring continuously, for 3-5 mins until thickened and glossy.

4. After the beef has been cooking for 40 mins, brush generously with the pomegranate glaze. Repeat 15 mins before the end of the cooking time.

5. Remove the beef from the oven and leave to rest for 20 mins before serving.

Place on a serving platter and brush with some of the remaining glaze. Decorate with pomegranate seeds and mint sprigs, and serve with the remaining glaze to drizzle over the beef.

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1. Heat the butter in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add the mushrooms and onions, season and cook, stirring often until all moisture has evaporated and they have start frying to a rich brown colour (about 8-10 mins). Crush over the stock cube and sprinkle in the flour, stirring and cooking out for a few mins. Stir in the mustard, honey and beer, scraping the base of the pan, before bringing it back to a simmer.

2. Tie the bay leaves and thyme together with kitchen string and add alongside enough water to barely cover the mixture, if needed. Simmer briskly for about 20-25 mins, until you have a thick saucy stew. Remove the herb bundle then stir through the crème fraîche, season and leave to cool completely (chill for at least 30 mins; this can be made three days ahead).

3. Roll the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a sheet about 0.5cm thick. Using a large

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4. Layer up the excess pastry and re-roll as before, cutting out another ring, chilling alongside the other. Roll the remaining scraps again and use to cut out Christmassy shapes like a tree, stars or holly for the top.

5. Use the second pastry ring as your base, and brush the surface with beaten egg. Place the cooled mushroom filling around the ring leaving a 1-2cm border each side. Top with the chunks of cheese and drape over the other

pastry ring. Carefully stretch the pastry over, pressing around the inner and outer edges with floured fingers or the prongs of a fork, until well-sealed. Score the pastry with crisscross pattern, using the back of a small paring knife, and brush all over with egg wash. Add the Christmas decorations, if using, repeating the egg wash. Chill for at least 20 mins.

6. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/Gas mark 7. Bake for 10 mins and then reduce the temperature to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas mark 6.

Bake the pie for a further for 25-30 mins until puffed and a rich golden brown colour. Leave to cool for 5 mins before serving as a veggie option, or with a crunchy green salad.

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Poached pears SERVES 6 • 1 75cl bottle fruity red wine (or nonalcoholic version such as grape juice) • 150g caster sugar • 2 small cinnamon sticks • 50g fresh root ginger, sliced • 1 lemon, zest and ½ the juice • ~ QXWPHJ ƓQHO\ JUDWHG • ƓUP SHDUV • Double cream, to serve 1. Add the wine, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, lemon zest and juice to a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Meanwhile, peel the pears and use a paring knife to cut out the core from each base, leaving the stalk end and shape of each pear intact. 2. Add the pears to the wine, making sure they’re covered and adding a little water if needed. Cover with a circle of baking parchment and simmer briskly, turning occasionally until the pears are a deep red colour and soft in the centre (about 1 hour).

Carefully transfer to a deep bowl and set aside.

3. Heat the red wine syrup briskly until reduced by two-thirds (about 15-20 mins). Strain the syrup over the pears and serve immediately with cream, or cool and chill for up to two days.

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1. Put the blackberries, honey, orange zest, juice and rosemary sprigs into a small saucepan over a medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer for 10-15 mins, stirring occasionally and crushing lightly until the blackberries have broken up. Press firmly through a fine sieve into a bowl, scraping the underside to get as much juice as possible (discard the pulp and aromatics). Transfer to a jug and leave to cool (can be chilled up to two days ahead). 2. To serve, divide the blackberry syrup between glasses (about 2-3 tbsp in each). Fill with ice, top up with soda and stir. Slice the remaining orange and add to each glass alongside a rosemary sprig and a few fresh blackberries.

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All is bright with lights&lamps Looking to update your interiors in time for the festive season? Discover contemporary, affordable design from this new British lighting company SIGNATURE STYLE If you love simple but practical design, the Imperial 1 light brass & opal midi ŴRRU ODPS £99, has a dimmer switch ideal for bedtime reading

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Good lighting can make a house a home. Whether you’re working from a home office and needing to light a desk, want to highlight a special piece of artwork or vase, or simply to make your living room a cosy place to relax, using the right lighting can make or break an interior design scheme.

Lights&lamps understands what its customers want for their living spaces and takes existing trends one step further.

Being owned and run by designers means that product design is at the forefront of everything the company does. The team is constantly thinking of new ways to light a space or elevate an interior trend, and this approach is clearly visible in the awardwinning Ridotti design, which showcases natural materials with an oversized tapered disk, adding sophisticated yet playful elements of form, function and finish.

Ceiling lights are an important part of lighting a room – but function doesn’t need to rule the design. Lights&lamps aims to offer something for everyone: from crystal glass chandeliers to minimal brass and opal pendants. This timeless approach to product design ensures every piece will stand the test of every interiors update you have planned.

When you want to zone a space or hunker down for the evening, the use of wall lights, table and floor lamps can make all the difference – in the corner of a living area, lighting a nook or a shelf,

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The more you explore the different types and uses of lighting, the bigger the benefit.

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Lights&lamps’ curated collection explores natural materials from rattan, wood and raffia to the softer, smooth touch of polished marble, plated brass and delicate porcelain, and this year,

lights&lamps has extended its range into the bathroom. Both the Silio and Coro fittings showcase the company’s considered design and signature finishes, while adding a point of difference and interest to a functional room.

A passion for design and attention to detail means every piece is well made, affordably priced and timelessly styled to complement each and every room in your home. Lights&lamps produces each piece in its own factory to exacting quality standards, and deliver direct from its UK warehouse. So if you want to revamp your spaces with stylish, affordable British design, look to lighting to create a cosy haven this winter.

MODERN MATT IP44 rated, the Silio 1 light matt black & opal pendant, £69, is perfect for bathrooms or kitchens

SLENDER LOOK Choose the Cena 1 light crystal glass cylinder table lamp, £59, for 1930s chic with a minimalist edge

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TRADITIONALSTYLE SCHEME

‘OUR KITCHEN IS THE HUB OF OUR HOME’ Leah Carson has designed a bright and airy open-plan space with plenty of storage in her new-build house, creating a stylish family room for all occasions Feature JO MESSENGER Photography PAUL CRAIG 114 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM DECEMBER 2021

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THE PROJECT DETAILS MEET THE RENOVATORS Leah Carson, an interior design consultant at Contrast Kitchens (kitchenscumbria.co.uk), and her partner David McIlwraith, managing director of a plant sales company, live here with children Alex, 7 and Joseph, 5

KITCHEN ‘I wanted to make a feature of the mantel area with something a little different, so I chose an antiqued mirrored splashback to contrast with my Second Nature units,’ explains Leah. The island seats four, but can ƓW VL[ EDU VWRROV around it for guests

TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW-BUILD PROJECT It is something we dreamed of doing for years, and we wanted to include a bright, airy, clutter-free kitchen with lots of storage space – I always loved the idea of a scheme where family and friends can all gather around a central island. The rest of the house was pretty much designed around it.

The garage, for example, is right next to the kitchen; so we can drive the car in, kick off our shoes in the boot room, and walk straight into the heart of the home from there.

HOW DID THE DESIGN EVOLVE AT THE PLANNING STAGE? Having plenty of natural light was important to us, so we incorporated three large Velux rooflights in a vaulted ceiling. We knew we’d be spending a lot of time in here, so we also invested in bi-fold doors that open out onto the garden to capture the countryside views.

WHAT WAS THE STARTING POINT OF THE KITCHEN SCHEME? Most definitely the island. This was going

MAKEOVER BRIEF To design an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area in their new-build property, using traditional styling with a bright, family friendly feel PROJECT COSTS Units £12,544 Worktops £2,940 Splashback £880 Flooring £4,500 Sink & tap £1,636 Appliances £4,993 Fitting £2,600 Lighting £540 Furniture £800 TOTAL SPEND £31,433

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My style is traditional and practical with a modern twist, so the matt Shaker doors teamed with antiquefinish handles are perfect

LARDER LIFE Leah chose a centrally placed range with full-height larder cabinets on either side for a symmetrical ƓQLVK The unit to the right includes built-in pull-out shelves for dry goods and ingredients, with the other cleverly concealing the fridge-freezer

WINE FRIDGES to be used morning, noon and night, so it had to work for me – and, as a kitchen designer, I really didn’t want to make any mistakes. This is where we come together as a family to eat and catch up, as well as a place where I can hang out with my friends over coffee or a glass of wine. I designed the seating on two sides rather than as a straight run to make it more sociable, and had the wine cooler installed at the front to face into the rest of the room, as it gives off a nice ambient light in the evening.

Small touches can make a big difference.

HOW DID YOU CHOOSE THE CABINETRY? We have this Hunton kitchen design by Second Nature on display

in our studio and I love it, so it was an easy choice to have it in my home. It’s a strong, true blue in the day and a dark, moody midnight shade in the evening. I would say that my style is traditional and practical but with a modern twist, and the design’s Shaker doors and matt finish, teamed with antique-finish door furniture and hinges, were perfect. We added panelling in the same colour in the dining room to match.

WERE THERE ANY DISASTERS $/21* 7+( :$<"bI kept in touch with my builder and fitters at all times and everything went very smoothly. I actually think they usually knew it was me before they even answered their phone!

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GOOD CHOICE 600WC 46-bottle wine cooler with single, adjustable thermostat, Stoves

£1,440 LUXURY TOUCH RS60RDWX2 38-bottle wine cabinet, with dual adjustable temperature zones, Fisher & Paykel

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GH MAKEOVER KITCHEN DESIGN DETAIL The island houses a microwave, wine cooler and extra storage, and as the family also uses it as a breakfast bar, having an integrated dishwasher next to the sink is handy for clearing up after meals

DINING AREA A table and chairs at the other end of the room are ideal for special occasions like Christmas. The wall panelling, painted to echo the shade of the cabinetry, adds a rich, cosy feel

WHAT WAS THE BEST BARGAIN <28 )281'"bMy dining table and chairs and sideboard were an absolute steal. I love looking for unusual finds through sites such as Facebook Marketplace and Ebay.

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HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW IT’S ALL ),1,6+('"bThe open-plan layout works so well for family life. I can be pottering about in the kitchen in the evening, with David and the boys lounging on the sofas and watching TV. It’s great being together in the same space.

SHOPPING LIST Second Nature Hunton units in Hartforth Blue (plus internal wirework), £12,544; Silestone Lagoon worktops, £300 per m; Prima PRRF700 fridge-freezer, £662; Rangemaster ELISE110 range cooker, £2,889; Bosch series 4 microwave, £543; Prima PRDW214 dishwasher, £370; Perrin & Rowe Polaris 3-In-1 instant hot water kitchen mixer tap, £1,300; Shock undermount sink, £336, all Contrast Kitchens. Tijuana antique mirror splashback, £880, Made2measure.co.uk. Engineered oak Ŵooring, £60 per sqm, Origin Woodworks. Candy CCVB 60D UK/N wine cooler, £529, Candy. For similar lights, try the Laura Ashley clear Ockley bottle pendant lights, £100 each, Next. Hamilton bar stools, £129.99 each, Atlantic Shopping

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MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPACE Rylan chose the clean, contemporary lines and handless units of Wren’s Milano Elements range, which is in keeping with the concrete-look aesthetic he wanted to achieve in his industrial-style home

‘I really wanted a showstopper island for this space’ When presenter Rylan Clark-Neal designed his ultra-modern home in Essex, he put the kitchen right at its heart with the help of Wren

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he most important room in the house for Rylan Clark-Neal is his kitchen. It’s the first room he goes into in the morning, where he cooks and entertains, and where music is played, parties are held and karaoke is sung. But as much as fun is a key element in Rylan’s life, he also takes design very seriously, and his beautiful Essex home is centred around his stunning kitchen, which itself is built around one key element.

‘I’d recently built a house and I really wanted a showstopper island in the kitchen,’ he explains. ‘I went through quite a lot of websites in my search before coming across a striking angular marble design that really caught my eye.’ And once the decision was made to use Wren Kitchens’ Stealth island as the focal point of the room, Rylan worked with one of Wren’s designers to complete his vision.

‘I sat down with a lovely lady called Michelle and went through all the designs,’ he explains.

‘To actually be in the showroom and physically see, touch and envision what it’s going to look like in your house is great.’

The kitchen they designed together was from the Milano Elements range, its sharp

STATEMENT CENTREPIECE Wren’s angular marble Stealth island was the starting point for Rylan’s kitchen scheme

INTEGRATED ELEMENTS Streamlined stainless-steel appliances by Neff include Rylan’s prized coffee machine

modern lines and handleless units perfectly complementing the ultra-modern overall feel of the house. ‘I really wanted a concrete look to my kitchen as my house is quite industrial,’ says Rylan. ‘There’s a lot of stainless steel, grey and silver, and concrete-look floors, so the Milano Elements range was exactly what I wanted.’

Rylan describes the design process as an enjoyable experience and talks fondly about the excitement of watching it all come together. ‘One of the best things was when my family came to visit the building site that was my house at the time,’ he says. ‘I had the virtual reality version of my kitchen on my phone, so when they asked me what it was going to look like, I could show them.’

As Rylan is a keen amateur chef, the kitchen needed to be practical as well as aesthetically pleasing. ‘I chose Neff appliances, which I absolutely love, including the Slide & Hide oven,’ he explains. ‘I also went for the Miele dishwasher, but my coffee machine is the one thing I genuinely couldn’t live without!’

So what would Rylan’s top tip for anyone looking to buy a kitchen be? ‘Don’t sit indoors online trawling through different sites – go out and see it,’ he says. ‘Visit the showroom and get a feel for everything. You can see the work surfaces, decide on the finishes you want, touch the island and have a play with the appliances. For me, it was like being in a kids’ playground, but for adults!’

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PERFECT RESULTS AeroTech technology allows you to cook several dishes in Fisher & Paykel’s dual fuel OR90SCG4B1 evenly and at once £3,090

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All you need is a 13-amp plug to get started

BLUETOOTH TIMER Stoves’ Precision Deluxe S1000DF 100cm dual fuel cooker can be controlled via smartphone £1,739

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MULTIFUNCTIONAL STYLE Rangemaster’s Elise 90cm dual fuel cooker has two ovens (one with seven functions) and a chic French look £2,999

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‘WE’VE GOT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS’ Rhiannon Sager pinched space from her hallway to create a practical layout ZLWK D OX[H ƓQLVK Feature NATALIE FLAUM Photography ALISON HAMMOND 124 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM DECEMBER 2021

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SERENE SCHEME Pale pink and botanical green accessories inspire relaxation in this reworked bathroom, where Rhiannon used dead space from the landing to make room for a freestanding bath and walk-in shower

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THE PROJECT DETAILS MEET THE RENOVATORS Rhiannon Sager, a PR consultant, and her husband Andrew, who runs an online men’s tailoring business (twistedtailor.com), live here with their children Mia, 9, Ella, 8 and Leo, 5 MAKEOVER BRIEF To create a contemporary family bathroom by knocking through to the airing cupboard on the landing, reworking the layout and increasing ŴRRU VSDFH PROJECT COSTS Sanitaryware £902 Shower £1,547 Brassware £622 Tiles £600 Lighting £238 Radiator £200 Paint £120 Accessories £98 TOTAL £4,327

WHAT WAS WRONG WITH YOUR ORIGINAL BATHROOM? When we bought this 1930s house in December 2017, the bathroom’s blue and white décor was very dated. It had old vinyl flooring and the bath panel was falling off.

A bidet was also taking up too much space and all the fixtures were crowded together.

DID YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC IDEAS FOR THE NEW DESIGN? We really wanted space for both a luxury

walk-in shower and a freestanding bath, and knew we could achieve this by knocking through to the landing airing cupboard, which gave us the extra room we needed.

WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU FACED? Well we had no shower for six weeks in the middle of the pandemic! I washed my youngest little boy in the kitchen sink, while Andrew showered at work, and we relied a lot on friends and my mum. When the

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With three young children to bathe, the space had to be functional, but it’s also stylish – I particularly adore the scallop tiles

UPCYCLED CHIC Rhiannon transformed a vintage cabinet she found online using Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster EHIRUH ƓWWLQJ it with a quartz stone top sourced by her plumber

bath finally arrived, it was too wide to fit through the bathroom door, which turned out to be the narrowest of all the internal doors in the house! So the door frame had to be removed to fit it in.

HOW DID YOU MAKE YOUR BUDGET WORK FOR YOU? I shopped around online and looked for inspiration on @houselust on Instagram, where I picked up a tile discount. Our bathroom supplier recommended Flova for brassware, as a cheaper but highly reputable alternative to some of the pricier brands, so we made a saving there, too. I found a lot of vanity units were expensive

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PRICE PATROL and I couldn’t find anything I liked, so I bought a vintage cabinet on Facebook Marketplace and painted it pale pink.

My plumber then sourced the quartz stone top from a local supplier. Upcycling was certainly a money-saver: the unit, worktop and paint cost just £400 – half the price of buying one new.

ARE YOU PLEASED WITH THE RESULT? I’m thrilled, as it looks even better than I had anticipated it would.

After months of changing my mind numerous times about every single aspect – from tiles to colour schemes – the soft pink and green are a winning

£699.95 GOOD CHOICE Flare modern double-ended freestanding bath, Victorianplumbing.co.uk

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combination, and I particularly adore the Art Deco scallop tiles. With three young children to bathe daily, our bathroom had to be functional – but it’s also stylish, and as the sunlight filters in from the windows in the later part of the day, it’s the perfect place to unwind.

ART DECO FEEL Emerald green scallop tiles with ivory grouting, brass taps and circular mirrors lend a 1920s vibe to the new bathroom

WOULD YOU DO ANYTHING DIFFERENTLY? I’ve never tackled a bathroom or kitchen renovation before, and we learnt so much doing this project.

Initially, we weren’t going to put tiles behind the bath, but then I thought about the children splashing around in it, and I’m so glad we did. I deliberately chose large tiles for around the bath and shower, because the larger the tile, the less grout cleaning is required! I also chose herringbone tiles for the floor, as patterns help to disguise dirt. We didn’t have space for a shower tray, but next time I might opt for one, for easier maintenance.

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Laura Turner and Leon Smith have remodelled their Victorian terraced house with an L-shaped extension

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WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS HOUSE? When the children were born, we had planned to extend our previous two-bedroom house in East Dulwich, but after getting planning permission, we realised the costs just weren’t worthwhile.

We began looking for a larger home in the same area and found this four-bedroom property. It needed a huge amount of work, including rewiring, replastering, new heating and floors, but we could see that extending into the garden and the side return could create the open-plan kitchen-diner we needed as a family.

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HOW DID YOU TACKLE THE PROJECT? We both work full time and didn’t have time to organise a large-scale building project by ourselves, especially during lockdown in 2020. Instead, we approached Plus Rooms, who took on everything, from design and planning to the build and decorative finishes. They

made a small, temporary kitchen in the playroom and, although there was a lot of dust, we coped well with living on site.

Walls were knocked down, and the L-shaped extension was built using reclaimed London stock bricks to tie in with the main house. The project came in both on time and budget, with zero stress.

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HAVE YOU ACHIEVED YOUR AIM? The old kitchen was grotty, with just one side window facing a wall, a utility area looking onto the garden at the rear, with an old toilet and ramshackle shed. Demolishing the shed and squaring off the space with the new extension now connects the kitchen to the new patio.

Both are finished in the same floor tiles, so when the bi-fold doors are open it makes the garden feel like another room, and the children love being able to run in and out. It works for us – and we now feel proud enough of our kitchen to entertain and invite people over.

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THE PROJECT DETAILS MEET THE RENOVATORS Accountants Laura Turner and partner Leon Smith live with children Olivia, 6 and Harry, 3, in this four-bedroom Victorian terraced house in East Dulwich, south-east London BUILD BRIEF To combine the existing kitchen and utility room, demolishing the old shed and outbuilding, and building out into the garden and across into the side return to make way for a spacious new kitchen-diner. A ground-ŴRRU WC has also been created PROJECT COSTS Building work and materials £65,000 Bi-fold doors £8,200 5RRŴLJKWV £2,800 Kitchen £40,000 Flooring £2,000 Patio £4,500 Tiling, decorating ŴRRU OHYHOOLQJ £15,000 TOTAL SPEND £137,500 (kitchen extension)

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