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Boho-chic terrace
‘I future-proofed our home with a timeless colour palette’ Renovating their first home hasn’t always been straightforward, but Bryony Critchley and her partner, Mark, persevered to create a home that can evolve with their style
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efore we bought this place, I was living with my mum just outside of Bristol,’ explains Bryony Critchley, ‘but, as I was spending most of my time at my partner Mark’s house in North Bristol, we decided it made sense to get a place together.’ The couple were looking to move closer to the city centre, but wanted something with a bit of outdoor space, too. Luckily, they found a property that provided everything they wanted – all it needed was a décor spruceup. ‘When we came to view this place, the street looked really nice and the garden was a good size,’ recalls Bryony. ‘I loved the little quirks of the house. It had lots of character and period features, and it didn’t need any building work, which was a bonus, but we could see how the space could be made to reflect our own style.’ The couple moved in straightaway and started updating the house, room by room. They loved the floorboards on the ground
Won over by its period features, Bryony and Mark couldn’t wait to add their own style to the interior of this Victorian terrace
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IN GOOD SHAPE Bryony found artwork, textiles and a rug that all feature the same abstract motifs and shapes for floor-to-ceiling co-ordination
‘The windows were originally dressed with fussy curtains, but we really wanted shutters to add character,’ says Bryony. ‘They are a more streamlined way to let in light, but still retain our privacy’
