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From the Editor

WELCOME For me, it’s officially spring when I’m getting outside more, eating my body weight in Easter eggs, and making endless lists of jobs I want to do around the house over the bank holiday. So with that in mind – whether you’re taking a country walk, or simply inviting friends over for a leisurely Easter Sunday lunch – it’s time to fling open those doors and windows, flood your rooms with spring sunshine, and let this issue inspire you with ideas to enjoy the long weekend.

You’ll discover easy ways to add a homespun feel with crafts, the latest beautiful buys from the high street and online, as well as showstopping real homes and makeovers to prompt your next project. Plus, find your free ticket to this spring’s Ideal Home Show (27 March to 13 April) on p30, which includes a great reduced-rate ticket offer so you can buy one for a friend.

And be sure to drop by our Good Homes roomsets, where we’ve got something exciting happening this year – turn to p27 to find out more! See you there.

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Modern coastal redesign Elegant period renovation Family-friendly city home Colourful Georgian cottage

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Real makeovers 112 ‘It’s so much lighter now’ 118 ‘I wanted a modern look’ 126 ‘Double showers were the dream’

Buyer’s guides 124 Wall tiles 132 Bathroom taps

Home renovations 138 Two-storey addition 146 Wood-clad extension

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THINGS TO LOVE APRIL Soho Home Raval cushion, £30, Liberty. For similar pom-pom cushions, try Next and Trouva.

Pink quilted washed cotton throw, £80, Debenhams. Athens check throw in gold, £109, Bronte by Moon. Drinks anyone? tray, £20, Garden Trading. For similar macramé planters, try Urban Outfitters. For a similar rug, try Maisons Du Monde

Bring the outdoors in and display your plants and foliage 70s style with a macramé hanger

Mkouo macramé plant hanger, £10.99 for two, Amazon

Let the fresh air in Open up your rooms and embrace the sunny rays of spring to create a light-filled space to relax in – simply add cosy cushions and a good book…

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PETITE & PRACTICAL STORAGE Are you a small-space dweller?

Forever seeking well-made, stylish furniture with enough storage? Try the new London Ply collection from Urbansize, designed with renters in mind.

Offering freestanding options in a pared-back finish, choose from a super-slim console table for a narrow hallway to a compact coffee table with cubby hole storage. Prices start from £145 for a bedside table.

Plywood locker bedside table, £150, Urbansize

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SEASONAL BOTANISTS Bring the great outdoors into your children’s play with Mud & Bloom’s subscription service.

Created for three- to eight-year-olds, each box includes four seasonal activities for gardening and crafts, nature news and a quiz, all designed to get kids using objects from nature – and which can easily be found on short walks.

Super-size that helpful household gadget and now stay in touch via video phone with the Google Nest Hub Max. Take control of compatible connected products, from turning on the lights, switching on the kettle to adjusting your thermostat – all with the well-known Google Nest command: Hub Max, £219, ‘Hey Google’. store.google.com APRIL 2020 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM 17

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Try a new skill 1. NO-DIG VEG GARDEN Master the art of low-maintenance veg growing through a no-dig approach at Sarah Raven’s East Sussex farm. Learn top tips, as well as how to use your kitchen and garden waste to create great compost. 8 April, £195 per person, including a two-course lunch; sarahraven.com/courses-events 2. FABRIC PRINTING Join wallpaper and textile designer Louise Body in her St Leonards On Sea studio and learn how to carve then handprint your own design using lino blocks onto everything from tote bags to teatowels. 4 April, £85 per person; Louise body.com/workshops

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Free-up a worktop, bar cart or shelving and invest in a high-class cafetiere, with tableware to match. From £9 for an espresso saucer, Brew collection at Denby Low-waste living Breathable, easy-toaccess vegetable bags are great for reducing how much fresh produce you throw away.

The handy dispenser at the bottom lets out the oldest vegetables and those that were added first, helping to minimise wastage. £6.99 each, Lakeland

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For a similar floor lamp, try John Lewis & Partners. For a similar side table, try Perch & Parrow

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Rangwali estate emulsion £47.95 per 2.5ltrs Farrow & Ball

LEFT Iggy side tables, from £49.50; beaded hanging planter, from £19.50; plant pots, from £6.50; vases, from £19.50; Mizu watering can, £30, all Oliver Bonas

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THINGS TO CELEBRATE APRIL Family days out

Seasonal events From egg hunts to biscuit baking, treat the kids with our round-up of cracking activities…

ADVENTURE QUEST An Easter trail with a difference, search for hidden dragon eggs in the ruins of over 20 English Heritage sites, solving clues along the way to earn a certiicate and chocolate treat in store; visit englishheritage.org.uk for more information.

GINGERBREAD CLASS Gail’s Bakery will be running free Easter baking classes for children under 10. Classes start from 11 April at 4pm in selected bakeries.

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HOST AN EGG HUNT Recreate an Easter tradition in your own garden with a trail of clues and signs to lead your little ones to tasty treats. Meri Meri’s wooden Easter egg hunt kit, £15, bunny basket to collect their treasures, £25, and lamb soft toy, £6, are all available at the National Trust Shop.

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Happy EASTER Whether you’re hosting a laidback Good Friday lunch or a formal Easter Sunday dinner, celebrate the occasion with themed tableware, handmade crafts and springtime lorals for a fresh, stylish look

Acacia wooden trays, £10.98 for two; porcelain cup and bowl, both £3.48 each; small clear glass vase, 68p; glass vase, £1.40; drinking glass, £1.18, all SØstrene Grene

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SPRING WREATH Give guests a warm welcome with this simple design. Begin with a hoop and a mix of faux flowers, from oversized to ditsy blooms and foliage. Using wire cutters, trim the stems to roughly two inches long before securing them to the frame with florist’s wire. Wire frame, from £1.50; artificial flowers, from £1 per stem, all Hobbycraft

WHIMSICAL PLACE SETTING Create an Easter napkin by folding one in half then half again to create a triangle.

Roll into a slim rectangle starting from the longest side. Nestle a boiled egg in the middle, wrap the napkin around and secure with twine or ribbon to create the ‘ears’.

Square napkins, £7.50 for four; Purity dinner plate, £2.25; Easter side plates, £10 for four; woven placemats, £4.25 for four; gold 16-piece cutlery set, £25, all Dunelm

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White chocolate ‘hen’s’ eggs filled with banoffee, £6 for four, Heston from Waitrose & Partners

Choc on Choc Egg & soldiers, £9.99, Very

Lamb & mint Easter sandwich, £10, Hotel Chocolat

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With more people working from home and multi-generational living on the rise, our rooms need to provide more than just one function. The new Japandi trend is the perfect aesthetic to style this scheme, combining rustic Scandi elements with a pared-back Japanese design to create clever storage solutions, a compact home office, and a unique elevated bedroom area that can be converted into a cosy den for kids.

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Visitor information Plan your trip in advance: OPENING TIMES 27 March – 13 April 2020 Monday-Wednesday: 10am-5pm Thursday-Friday: 10am-6pm Saturday: 10am-8pm Sunday & Easter Monday: 10am-6pm WHERE Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX HOW TO GET THERE The nearest station is Kensington (Olympia) on the London Overground: change at Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) or West Brompton (District Line) for one stop to Olympia.

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Estuary linen printed cushion, £14; glazed mugs in blush, slate and yellow, £3.50 each; glazed pasta bowl in yellow, blush and apple, £3.75 each; glazed cereal bowl in blush and slate, £3.75 each; glazed side plate in apple and yellow, £3.75 each; glazed dinner plate in apple, blush or slate, £4.25 each; recycled glass jug, £10; glass jar white lower arrangement, £16; wildlower green bouquet, £16; Estuary runner, £12; stacking wicker basket, £14, all Sainsbury’s Home

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STYLE SECRET The use of subtle shades, from sage green to oatmeal, makes this trend workable in any room. Keep furniture to a minimum for a considered look, choosing textiles such as linen and cotton to add warmth and personality.

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A by Amara woven tile cushion; zig zag quilted cushion; loral embroidered cushion, all £30 each; quilted throw, £65; iron towel hooks, £20; marble door stop, £35; rope-look round mirror, £150; rectangular rattan baskets, £70 for three; tall slotted galvanised bucket, £25; Parlane lavender potted bush, £50; Mutts & Hounds leather lead, £55, all Amara. For a similar bench, try the Lutyens design, £349, Dobbies

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Pairing exposed natural wood with painted furniture is the essence of country chic, so take it further by opting for contemporary shaped pieces in on-trend hues

Bournemouth 150cm dining table, £180; chair, £140; bench, £80; dresser, £190; Kentucky chairs, £99.99 for a pair; porcelain cereal bowls, £10 for four; Everyday luxury porcelain 12-piece dinner set, £35; 12-piece stoneware dinner set, £20; Elegance wine glasses, £8 for four; 5.3ltr cast-iron casserole dish, £45; seagrass storage baskets, £12 for three; Loft spun metal shade, £15; Moorlands spun metal shade, £15 (just seen), all Argos Home

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STYLE SECRET Choose linens in calming colours with ditsy loral prints to soften the hard lines of kitchen cabinetry.

Rustic touches, such as hanging utensil rails and quirky chalk boards, introduce a characterful yet practical inish.

Hadley loral storage tins, £18 for three; ‘Homemade’ decorative word, £6; wall-mounted storage rail, £35; duck chalkboard, £10; duck kitchen-roll holder, £25; duck coaster holder, £16; duck mug, £4.50; duck embossed utensil pot, £14; vintage mug tree, £14; Hadley mugs, £16 for four; oven gloves, £8, all Next Home

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Cupola rise and fall pendant light, £125; Platform large sofa in Hope Grey, £1,899; linen cushion in Auburn, £30; Landscape Dawn cushion, £40; distressed velvet cushion in gold, £50; plain wool throw in Rosa, £75; Iona coffee table in black, £350; Archictectmade Hans Bunde penguin ornament, £59; thin hi-ball glasses in Smoke, £6; plain sumac jute rug in natural, from £375; Henri Matisse Nu Couche Du Dos and Figure De Dos framed prints, £175 each; Aura mural, £100; cane accent chair in Marylamb Storm, £849; Packington side table, £199; black strap table lamp, £140; House by John Lewis glass tumblers, £8 for six, all John Lewis & Partners

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Use modern country styling to transform your living space by adorning your wall with a mural. Look for painterly watercolours or large-scale loral designs in a palette of springtime pastels to freshen your scheme

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STYLE SECRET Enhance a classic country look by bringing in plenty of greenery.

Whether plant or foliage, real or faux, their verdant, natural tones will invigorate a neutral, muted palette.

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Finally, Urban Outfitters’ Molly Folk bath mat is a must-have buy if you love a brighter boho feel. And if there’s no store near you, there’s no need to miss out – all the ranges are available online, too.

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A monochrome palette and contemporary furniture like the Zanotta sofa give this space a Scandi feel. Adding colour with accessories and prints, Emma opted for Laura Ashley’s Dove Grey White on the walls for a less stark inish

‘This house has become our haven’

When Emma Emmerson found her dream home in Hove, she used her own design skills to add personality to this period villa Words SARAH WARD Photography JAMES FRENCH Styling MARISHA TAYLOR

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Meet the owners Emma Emmerson and her husband James live here with children Bo Lily, 12, and Herbie, 9. The couple run their own greetings card, wrapping paper and stationery company, Nineteen Seventy Three House details A four-bedroom detached Victorian villa in Hove, East Sussex Facts & igures The couple bought the property in 2009 for £700,000, and it’s currently worth around £1.4m

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Design details ‘I love the light that lows through, and the feeling of space,’ says Emma, of the double reception rooms that they’ve separated with folding doors

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raphic designer and illustrator Emma Emmerson fell in love with her spacious Victorian home in Hove as soon as she viewed it, but there was one obstacle – her husband, James. ‘I could see the potential of the space straight away,’ she recalls. ‘he previous owner was an elderly lady who only lived in two rooms downstairs, the back doors and ireplaces were boarded up, and it was really dark. But the original features, including some stained-glass windows in the entrance, were stunning.’ James, however, needed convincing. ‘Our lat at the time was right by the sea, which he loved, and he thought the house looked really dingy. But we needed a bigger property so that we could have a home oice; plus, we wanted another baby.’

James was inally persuaded and, mortgaged to the max, the couple began a huge renovation project, determined not to spend too much cash by doing a lot of the work themselves. Although there wasn’t too much structurally to do, the interior required a complete overhaul.

‘We started by taking down the boarding and sanding all the loors,’ Emma explains. ‘My dad is a builder and carpenter and we have friends who are carpenters, too – there was so much work to do

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a backdrop of neutral walls and rich wooden looring, Emma has used contemporary furniture, lighting and botanicalinspired soft furnishings to contrast with the original features in the house

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‘We wanted to live in the space irst, so started by buying the basics, before gradually introducing pieces we really loved’

Kitchen Handpainted Turkish tiles create an eye-catching splashback, contrasting with the cool white scheme, along with a rich mix of wood, ceramics and pared-back pendant lighting. ‘The kitchen is where we spend the most time,’ says Emma

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Hallway It was the beautiful stained-glass windows that first appealed to Emma, so she stripped the floorboards and painted the walls white to allow them to really shine

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Emma looks out to the garden with pet dog Basil from the contemporary window seat built underneath the bay window

that we wouldn’t have taken it on if we didn’t have people who could help.’ The couple and daughter Bo Lily moved out to stay with Emma’s mother while the initial work was completed, which included taking down some interior walls, moving the kitchen door from the middle of the room to the side, and getting rid of the downstairs bathroom altogether. ‘After that, we installed a new kitchen and bathrooms, and the whole house was painted,’ says Emma. ‘It was all very liveable, but we needed to add some character to the rooms.’

Downstairs, the kitchen – which opens on to the garden – is modern and white, with splashes of colour from artwork and Turkish tiles. The knocked-through living room has folding doors separating it from a second reception room. ‘James thinks we should close them to give the kids their own lounge area, but I love

the light that flows through and the feeling of space,’ says Emma. Beautiful stained-glass windows line the entrance hall and stairwell, and upstairs, the three bedrooms all have their original fireplaces. A further staircase leads to the second floor, which was originally a series of three rooms, and has now been turned into a huge guest room with extra storage and an en suite.

The layout has also evolved over the years to suit the family’s changing needs – the en suite next to the master bedroom was a tiny box room when they moved in, then a nursery for son Herbie when he was born. The basement has been a home office for their business, a playroom and den, and is currently used as a workshop for Emma’s woodwork. The house is also clutter-free, which Emma puts down to her innate love of clean, organised spaces and ‘the children being very well-trained!’

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Master bedroom Emma and James’s room, complete with original ireplace, also features an antique chandelier and vintage haberdashery cupboard. ‘This was quite cheap when we bought it but they’ve literally doubled in price now,’ says Emma. ‘It’s not very practical but it looks fantastic!’

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Design details A vintage tailor’s mannequin and macramé wall hanging adds to the bohemian feel of the space, while painting the wall behind the bed in a dark shade creates a dramatic backdrop

Emma used her designer’s eye to search Pinterest and interiors magazines for inspiration, avoiding faddy trends and instead opting for a classic style that feels modern, yet sits perfectly with the period features of the property. ‘I made all the curtains in the house, the bench in the bathroom, and all the clocks,’ she says.

‘I do sometimes take on too much, but I love doing it.’ he couple admit that there are things they would do diferently if they did the project again, such as patio doors in the kitchen to maximise the light, for example.

But that knowledge and hindsight has come from living in the house. ‘I absolutely love renovating and interiors, but you can’t do it all at once,’ Emma explains. ‘It’s

En suite When the couple realised the bathroom tiles they found and had shipped from Sicily didn’t cover the whole loor, they cleverly used a wooden border to ill the gap

best to live in the space irst then add to it rather than rush; we started by buying the basics, then gradually introduced things that we really loved.’

Treasures brought back from holidays and gifts from family and friends put a very personal stamp on their home. he sheepskins in the kitchen were bought on a skiing trip to Sweden, and the tiles in the en suite were found on a rainy holiday in Sicily, then shipped back to the UK. he two large prints in the living area were a wedding present from photographer friend Ewen Spencer, and the wooden hippo in front of the ireplace was brought back from Africa by James’s cousin. Artwork by illustrators who work with the APRIL 2020 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM 59

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Bo Lily’s room Emma made all the curtains in the house, including these in her daughter’s room

‘I may take on a lot, but I just love making things for the house!’

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couple hangs on the walls, and the inished look is as much a testament to Emma’s artistic eye as practical skills. ‘I never ever dreamed I’d live in a house like this,’ she says. ‘When we were living in a lat, we’d look out of the window and feel the need to get out, but this house is the opposite – it’s such a haven. here are fun bits, cosy bits and places where you can simply read a book and unwind.’

And next? ‘We’d love to build a wellness space at the end of the garden, with a small pool and a sauna – that would be our dream project.’

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Family room Olivia’s unusual cloverleaf coffee table was the starting point for the Mid-century scheme, which includes armchairs reupholstered in i-Shibori Neptune fabric

by Ian Sanderson. For a similar coffee table, try the Quilda from La Redoute.

The English Rose cotton cushions by Reeta Ek are from Feathr

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Meet the owners Olivia Anderson, who runs a marketing business, lives here with husband David, who has an advertising irm, and sons Jack, 12 and Jacob, 5 House details An extended ive-bedroom detached Edwardian property in Teddington, south-west London Facts & igures The couple bought the house for £1.15m in 2011 and have spent £350,000 renovating.

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een to take on a renovation project, Olivia and David Anderson struck lucky when they found a threebedroom detached Edwardian house in south-west London that had hardly been touched in 60 years. ‘It had so much potential to extend,’ recalls Olivia. ‘We’d previously lived in a smaller Victorian semi in the same area, so the real clincher was the large garden – although in retrospect the appeal isn’t so great now that we’ve discovered we’re not really gardeners!’ he year-long project was split into two phases, the irst being a hip-to-gable loft conversion, which provided two extra bedrooms and a bathroom. After a short break, the second phase got underway to extend and create 66 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM APRIL 2020

Kitchen Bespoke units in a timeless Shaker style make the most of the space – try the Suffolk range by Neptune for a similar look. The island has been painted in Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball, with Midas bar stools from Rockett St George chosen to tie in with the burnished gold pendants

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‘I love the mismatched dining chairs; I could never get my head round how to do it myself ’

STYLE STEAL The trick to making mismatched dining chairs look effortless is to keep the rest of the scheme pared back.

Aim for eclectic elegance with a combination of style and materials; just ensure the seats are of similar sizes so as not to overcrowd the table

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Dining area A large bespoke table, teamed with a mix of vintage and modern chairs, including white Kartell Masters designs, works for both entertaining and as a space for the boys to paint. For similar, try Made.com’s Betty extending dining table. The woven rattan shades from Cox & Cox above have been spray painted in a grey-blue

an open-plan kitchen/family space. ‘he ground loor has almost doubled in size,’ says Olivia. ‘But we were careful to keep the Art Deco style of the roolines as well as the doors and windows.’

With two children, living amongst the dust and rubble wasn’t easy. ‘While the ground loor was being renovated we lived in an old outhouse in the garden with a makeshift kitchen and toilet for six months, which we called ‘the pavilion’,’ she explains. ‘Despite the name, it wasn’t exactly luxurious! here were hundreds of challenges along the way as old houses are never easy, but I’ve learned two things – never live in it during the building work, and don’t scrimp on costs!’

Upheaval aside, Olivia says the extension has transformed the way they live. ‘We entertain more and have a better family life,’ she says. ‘here might be cooking going on in one area, homework in another and Lego elsewhere – but we’re all together.

I absolutely love the high ceilings in the new part but looking back, perhaps I would’ve chosen Crittall doors instead of bi-folds and I might’ve exposed a bit of brick in the playroom area, too.’

With the previous layout feeling cramped, a key change upstairs was taking out the ireplace in the couple’s bedroom to re-position the bed, which has made a big diference to how they use the space. Wardrobes on either side of the bed meant no space for bedside tables or lamps, so this was overcome by draping two pendant lights with long cables over the bed instead.

Although Olivia and David managed all the building work themselves, they decided to recruit sisters Rebecca Herman and Katie Allan of interior design irm Joan to help with the inishing touches. With the couple each running their own businesses, they decided this would help lower their stress levels after such large building projects.

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Living room Panelling painted in

Railings by Farrow & Ball creates a sophisticated look in this more formal space. Try the Bluebell armchair in Prussian blue cotton matt velvet from Sofa.com for a similar design

Floral elements

A Bloomsbury Garden cushion fabric by Timorous Beasties was the starting point for this room’s colourful scheme, which led to the sofa and ottoman being recovered in Scion Plains Six Gold fabric from Fashion Interiors.

For a similar side table, try the Medina from Rose & Grey

Relaxed look

Vintage inds have been given a new lease of life, such as this re-upholstered cane-back armchair, which stands out well against the dark walls.

The tubular wall light is from Graham & Green, and Urban Outitters sells similar Crosley record players

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Master bedroom The couple wanted an edgy loral wallpaper for impact rather than anything overly feminine, so chose this striking Florika wallpaper in Onyx from House of Hackney. For a similar bed, try the Harmony Victoria metal frame from Time4Sleep

Bathroom Olivia has had the panelling painted in French Gray and the roll-top bath in Mizzle, both by Farrow & Ball. These shades of muted green and blue give the space an elegant, timeless feel

of her irst clients,’ says Olivia. ‘It gave us a fresh pair of eyes and really renewed our motivation to get the project completed.’

At this stage the basic elements were already in place, such as wooden looring on the ground loor, panelling in the living room and Farrow and Ball’s Strong White on all the walls, which provided a neutral backdrop for each room. ‘It was more of a collaboration as Rebecca and Katie went through our likes and dislikes, asked us what furniture we wanted to keep and found out how we wanted to use the space,’ says Olivia. ‘We went with pretty much everything they suggested, such as painting the living room panelling a dark blue-black, which is really cocooning. he only thing we couldn’t be persuaded on was the colour of the kitchen island – they wanted to go for a green shade, but we preferred blue.’

When it came to the open-plan space, the brief was to keep it light and airy, linking the kitchen more with the living and dining areas. A bespoke dining table was designed with antique table legs and reclaimed wood joists from an old mill, and painted blue to match the kitchen island. ‘he best days were when Rebecca APRIL 2020 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM 73

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Bespoke wardrobes make the most of the sloping space in the eaves and the doors have been painted in Babouche by Farrow & Ball for a bright colour pop. For a white cotton teepee, try the Bubble Phoenix from Smallable

Jacob’s room Brick slips feature at the gable end of Jacob’s loft bedroom, where a yellow theme, as shown in the retro desk furniture, loor lamp and printed rug, adds interest and Katie turned up with their van full of surprises, which usually included some amazing vintage furniture and accessories found at antique fairs, auctions and on eBay,’ says Olivia. Blue has been a major anchor point, injecting lots of personality with fabrics, wallpaper and lighting. Olivia also incorporated several pieces they already had, like the Maria Rivans print from the Afordable Art Fair in the family room.

Next are plans to create a garden studio, but eventually Olivia can imagine tackling yet another project. ‘I’d love to build from scratch and create something contemporary,’ she admits.

‘But I’d deinitely include lots of vintage elements, like reclaimed wood, brick and steel. Working with Katie and Rebecca has made me much braver and more inclined to go for dark walls with pops of colour. here’ll deinitely be more drama evolving with our interior schemes over the coming years.’

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Muse French navy wallpaper £60 per 10m roll Graham & Brown

Ava Dark Blue wallpaper £112 per 10m roll Sandberg Wallpaper

Siena bar chair in gold £79 Dunelm

Bloomingville bar stool in gold £253.99 Wayfair

Afaw Berber-style 160x230cm rug £180 La Redoute

Chiara Aztec patterned 170x230cm floor rug £379 Cult Furniture

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Cadley footstool in Corn cotton £385 Willow & Hall

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Flatster footstool in Maize yellow brushed cotton £505 Loaf FOR STOCKISTS, SEE PAGE 155

Portobello solid-oak vintage long sideboard £865 Maisons du Monde

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Kitchen The couple knocked down a wall between the kitchen and utility room to create a larger kitchen-diner. The Shaker-style units are from John Lewis of Hungerford, while the parquet-effect looring is by Karndean.

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Meet the owners Becca Charles lives here with husband Edward, an accountant, and sons Charlie, 8, and Freddie, 4 House details An extended 1920s detached home that now includes ive bedrooms Facts & igures The couple bought the house for £850,000 in 2015. A similar home would currently cost around £1m

Boot area

Becca had the kitchen designer come up with a narrow bench when the old utility room was knocked through, as an area to take off boots and coats as you came in through the side door

hen Becca and Edward Charles started house-hunting in Cambridge, space was their number one priority. With the arrival of their youngest son Freddie in April 2015, the now family-of-four had outgrown their three-bedroom mock-Tudor home. ‘We started to look at houses nearby, and realised we could actually aford to move up the ladder without having to relocate outside the city centre,’ explains Becca. ‘However, it wasn’t a case of looking for that dream renovation house; we were concentrating on how many rooms it had – and how big the garden was.’

When this 1920s property came up for sale, the décor wasn’t to the couple’s taste, but it already had a loft extension, giving the family ive bedrooms and a lovely orangery. So they decided to take the plunge, moving in that October – and it wasn’t long 80 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM APRIL 2020

Seating space With

the breakfast table at the heart of the new split-level kitchen layout, Becca had room to create a cosy seating area at one end. The chair was a bargain ind on Gumtree

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Upcycled centrepiece

The kitchen leads into the dining area in the light and airy orangery, where Becca has transformed an oak table and chairs with limewash to it her scheme, inishing with liming wax from Liberon. ‘I just couldn’t justify getting rid of what was a perfectly good piece of furniture.’

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‘After I pulled up the carpet myself, each project I tackled next gave me new conidence’

Dining room The orangery extension, itted by the previous owners, is now home to Becca’s limewashed dining set and an Ikea sofa – another Gumtree purchase that cost only £10 and it into the back of the car

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Living room As this space doesn’t get much natural light, Becca has kept things bright, with a sofa from Dunelm, rug from La Redoute and coffee table from Maisons du Monde

Shelie display

Made by a local carpenter and painted in Dulux’s White Mist to match the walls, the shelves are ‘forever being rearranged,’ says Becca. ‘It’s somewhere I can faff and arrange my books by colour.’

before Becca began to consider tackling some of the projects on her todo list herself. ‘I really wanted to uncover the original loorboards in the hall, but everyone I asked was either too busy or uninterested in taking the work on,’ she recalls. ‘It was actually our decorator that suggested doing it myself, so I did – I pulled up the carpets, hired a sander and found myself really enjoying putting the character back into the house.’ he next job for Becca was the couple’s bedroom, where itted wardrobes spanned two walls. ‘I remember settling a ten-month-old Freddie with some toys on the bed, then went to work and ripped out the wardrobes,’ she explains. ‘We then got the room replastered and the picture rail put back, and each project I tackled improved my conidence. I also discovered that there was a whole world of support online, with videos on YouTube as well as people on Instagram sharing photos of projects.’ Becca started to gather ideas and APRIL 2020 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM 83

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Playroom The front reception room is a bright and cheery play space for Charlie and Freddie. The huge map mural, from Photowall, is a fun way of teaching the boys the capital cities of the world

experiment, setting up her own Instagram account @bechomestyle to record her progress. Having given up her role as a HR manager for a pharmaceutical company to become a stay-at-home mum, Becca admits she missed the interaction with people, and working as a part of a team. ‘Yet on Instagram, I was getting likes, people loved what I was sharing, and I was enjoying doing so. I suppose I was getting that job satisfaction again.’

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Freddie’s bedroom Decorated with calming neutrals, this room has plenty of cute characters, including an elephant head by Fiona Walker England. The star bedlinen is from John Lewis & Partners

she’s used throughout the house – and chose a pale carpet. ‘I used to think people felt that neutral schemes were boring, but it can be family-friendly, too,’ says Becca. ‘I’m lucky that the boys are naturally tidy, plus we have included lots of storage to hide things away.’

However, one project remained – the kitchen. So, in February 2019, Becca and Edward made plans to create a bigger, more family-focused space, knocking through into a utility room to give them enough space to put a lovely farmhouse table, upcycled by Becca, at its heart. he window was enlarged, with the sink centrally placed to give a lovely view of the garden. And when it came to the colour of her new kitchen – of course,

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Main bedroom Where built-in wardrobes once stood before Becca ripped them out, a grey bed, dressed in bedlinen from Matalan, adds a warmer neutral tone to the couple’s bedroom.

Above, Becca has displayed a simple collection of round wreaths and mirrors from H&M Home and Bamaluz Home

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Family bathroom

This tranquil retreat features a walk-in shower area contained by a curved wall, which, thanks to the pitched roof and white scheme, doesn’t feel imposing

it had to be Becca’s trademark shade of cream. ‘It’s actually called Flour!’ she says.

Looking around Becca’s home, she’s successfully achieved a harmonious feel – even the boy’s playroom is decorated in soft, subtle shades – and there are plenty of stylish inds and characterful displays. ‘I love eBay, Gumtree and charity shops,’ she says. ‘Plus I’ve learned to shop for diferent things on Instagram.’ More recently Becca has been busy upcycling. ‘I always think furniture is such a big expense… and what if I don’t like 86 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM APRIL 2020

it, or change my mind? Our dining table and chairs, for instance, are really good-quality oak and worked perfectly in our old home, but here they always felt too heavy,’ she explains. ‘I then igured out that I could limewash them, which would work with my style perfectly.’

After doing her research, Becca decided to go for it, and the new-look table now looks at home in the kitchen. ‘I igured it was worth the risk, and now I’m limewashing everything!’

Metal photo frame £8.99 H&M

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Fiona Walker England grey elephant head £50 Bobby Rabbit

Lapilli elephant wall decoration £145 La Redoute

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Natural elements acacia wood serving board £16.96 Harts of Stur

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Glass hanging frame in silver £16.95 Rex London

Baroque medium round handled board £23.99 T&G

Grey pinstripe Merino lambswool throw £109 Bronte by Moon

Glacier grey treetop throw £65 The British Blanket Company Granville industrial iron wall storage £129 One.World HW076 European oak solid-wood herringbone flooring £57.54 per sqm Havwoods

Pensham grey painted double bed £299 The Cotswold Company

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Sienna European oak herringbone flooring £121.14 per sqm Ted Todd

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Hasting grey double bed frame £349 Marks & Spencer

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Displaying prints and photos on a loating shelf means Charlotte can move artwork between rooms more easily. ‘My collection contains elements of my favourite periods of design including the 70s and 80s. Some are investment pieces; others are prints I sourced online or car-boot sale inds.’

‘Our rooms are constantly evolving’ With her love of vibrant artwork and keen eye for a vintage ind, Charlotte Mackay has turned an unloved Northamptonshire cottage into a bright and welcoming home Words AMANDER MEADE Photographer RACHAEL SMITH Styling MARK THOMAS

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lthough happy in their Battersea lat, Charlotte Mackay and her husband Tom decided to leave London and return to their rural roots to be nearer their families. ‘We are both originally from Northamptonshire, which is a stunning county, with good transport links back to the capital when we need them,’ explains Charlotte. ‘We loved city life but were keen to move somewhere where we could aford more space.’

Shortly after their wedding in 2015, the couple began an online property search, quickly spotting a repossessed semi-detached cottage in a pretty village that was reasonably priced due to its condition. Preferring older properties to new builds, the couple had their hearts set on a period home and were happy to take on a project, but didn’t want something that required too much structural upheaval. ‘On viewing I could see its huge potential – not least the

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Meet the owners Interior designer Charlotte Mackay lives here with her husband Tom Bouche, a project manager House details A three-bedroom Georgian cottage in Northamptonshire Facts & igures The couple bought the property for £150,000 in 2016, and it’s now worth £300,000

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This vintage bureau is a family heirloom that Charlotte has repurposed as a drinks cabinet. ‘It’s lovely to have our own bar area when we have guests, so we don’t have to keep running to the kitchen!’

Living room Charlotte has

balanced contemporary and traditional features by installing a wood-burning stove into the original ireplace, and using Farrow and Ball’s Oval Room Blue on one wall. ‘I realised it needed a bolder shade to set off the brighter colours, like the pop art prints and yellow chair from Swoon.’ A Souk wool rug by West Elm and a mirror from Hurn & Hurn pull the scheme together

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Dining area A church pew sourced locally at auction has been painted and teamed with a mixture of vintagestyle chairs, which gives the dining area an informal, quirky feel. Cushions in assorted textures and shades keep things cosy and bright

Kitchen The cabinetry has

been repainted in Farrow and Ball’s Oval Room Blue to echo the feature wall in the living room and create a sense of low between the spaces. Metro tiles and open shelving made from scaffold boards add an inexpensive industrial edge, with the spare planks made into a dining table

unusually high ceilings, which are a blessing for Tom who is well over six feet tall,’ recalls Charlotte. ‘Although there was clearly a great deal to be done, it was mainly internal renovation and a cosmetic overhaul that was needed, so I was conident we could manage the work.’

After a successful bid, the couple received the cottage keys on New Year’s Day 2016, and immediately set about stripping the shabby interior back to its bare bones. Virtually untouched since the 1980s, the windows needed replacing as did the plumbing and wiring. New looring was laid throughout and bifold doors installed in the living room, for easy garden access. While the bulk of the work was in progress, the couple stayed with Tom’s father nearby.

Turning her attention to the décor was a joy for Charlotte, who works as a freelance interior designer. ‘My challenge was to completely update the cottage while remaining respectful of its age,’ she explains. Approaching the project as a whole, Charlotte initially painted all the walls white, giving her a blank canvas to develop while instantly brightening up the cottage. One of the irst rooms to beneit from a facelift was the kitchen and dining area, where the itted units were APRIL 2020 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM 93

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Bathroom Charlotte and Tom were thrilled to ind they had inherited a roll-top bath from the previous owners, which they had reconditioned before adding new taps

by Victorianplumbing. co.uk. Shelving by Funky Chunky Furniture and a cheerful geometric rug complete the look

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Self-adhesive and easy to apply, ind decorative motifs at Etsy, Not on the High Street and Oakdene Designs; just ensure your wall is clean and dry before placement

Main bedroom With plenty of plants contributing to the feeling of tranquility, Charlotte has added character to this space with a quirky headboard wall sticker, which picks up the colours from the framed print. Creating open shelving within the alcove makes great shoe storage

found to be made from ine quality oak. ‘Although the cabinets looked tired, we would have been mad to tear them out,’ explains Charlotte. ‘Instead, we removed all the doors and had them professionally painted. I then added some open shelving made from reclaimed scafold boards, which elevated the look from traditional country cottage to something a little more contemporary.’

A considered balance between pieces chosen for their age and more modern inds typiies Charlotte’s approach to furnishing the cottage. Family heirlooms and gifted antiques are paired with on-trend high street buys, and the couple’s collection of unusual art lends warmth and personality to each room.

‘Mixing up vintage pieces with more up-to-date accessories keeps the look eclectic, which I think works particularly well,’ Charlotte says. ‘We brought only our favourite pieces from the London lat and I sourced a lot of the furniture from auction houses and eBay – I don’t like anything to look too matched.’

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to install a large shower enclosure, which makes the space feel even more luxurious. ‘We spent a large proportion of the bathroom budget on the washstand-style sink but I think it was worth the extra investment,’ says Charlotte.

Despite the relative simplicity of the renovation, the couple faced their share of challenges along the way, including a swarm of bees in the chimney, and a major leak from the newly itted bathroom through the freshly painted living room ceiling. ‘We discovered that the shower cubicle hadn’t been sealed properly, which taught us a big lesson about only recruiting tradespeople who come highly recommended,’ says Charlotte.

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Four years on and all problems aside, the couple are delighted with how the cottage looks now and have also tackled the overgrown garden, installing smart decking and seating so they can enjoy eating outside in the summer months.

‘I feel that a home should feel welcoming and relaxed, and always relect the personality of the owners,’ says Charlotte. ‘I thrive on variety and am constantly changing things around – Tom never quite knows what he’s coming home to! We both love living here, although I am itching to start all over again,’ she admits. ‘I’m on the lookout for the next project to throw myself into.’

Elegant corner

A gift from Charlotte’s mum, this shapely antique dressing table is part of the couple’s growing collection of vintage pieces, which it perfectly into Charlotte’s eclectic aesthetic for their home

Guest bedroom Charlotte used

the bright, sunny aspect of the guest room as inspiration for the décor, with a sunburst mirror and yellow bedspread from Homesense setting the tone. ‘I learned how to découpage and customised the ireplace myself to add some zest,’ she says. ‘As my irst attempt, I really enjoyed it, but resisted the temptation to do more elsewhere so it wouldn’t look too much!’

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Luxury touch

Bay Isle Home rattan bell pendant shade £68.99 Wayfair

Beru rattan cylinder lampshade from £79.95 Nkuku

Kensington station wall clock £50 Cotterell & Co

Large pocket watch-style wall clock £73.95 Windsor Browne

Whitby rectangular coffee table £365 Barker & Stonehouse

RV Astley Naill coffee table £479 Shropshire Design

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Tylar sunflower mirror £155 La Redoute

Bellini armchair in Bumblebee clever velvet £575 Loaf

Isla velvet cocktail chair in Citrus £139 Dunelm

Dartford traditional floor-mounted heated towel rail radiator £389.95 Victorian Plumbing

Howard traditional heated towel rail £575 Frontline Bathrooms

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Long, narrow and with limited space on both sides, get the best out of this layout with a little clever planning

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STYLE RULES

Mix complementary colours on kitchen units to create interest in a narrow galley. Keep walls and floors light and bright to offset darker shades.

2. Enhance

Lay flooring widthways rather than lengthways to make long, narrow spaces feel wider. Flooring laid diagonally, such as herringbone or chevron designs, also helps create the illusion of space.

3. Open up

Avoid creating a ‘corridor’ effect by cramming in too many wall units. Break up long expanses of cabinets by installing a run of open shelving or hanging racks on one side.

4. Integrate

Keep the look sleek and streamlined by opting for handleless units, pale coloured doors and surfaces, glossy finishes and integrated appliances.

5. Think big

Don’t rule out having a seating area in a galley kitchen. Often there’s space for a compact breakfast bar or small table at the end of a run of units.

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Create a ‘work triangle’ with the sink and cooker on different walls – this way you’ll have plenty of prep space, but keep them within an easy distance of each other.

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Factor in a dining area by leaving space free at the end of a run of units or on one wall, just enough to squeeze in a small dining table and chairs.

3. Make space

Avoid overcrowding a small kitchen with too many cabinets. Keep an area free of wall units and tall cabinets, and add a short run or two of open shelving for interest.

4. Add style

There will be more floor area on show with this layout, so choose a bold, standout design that makes a real statement.

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5. Illuminate

Layer lighting levels throughout the kitchen, from functional undercupboard lighting and wall lights to illuminate work areas, to more decorative pendants above seating areas.

These designs function well in both big and small kitchens, offering plenty of flexibility without feeling too cluttered

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The ‘work triangle’ also comes into play with an open-plan layout.

If the kitchen includes an island or peninsula, use this as one element of the formation.

2. Zone

Create different areas by separating the functions of the room – cooking, eating and relaxing. Rugs, pieces of furniture and bold painted walls work well to differentiate.

3. Divide

Islands or peninsulas also create a great natural room break at floor level without interrupting the flow or blocking out light.

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Include space for a separate dining area or breakfast bar that runs on from an island, with bar stools positioned for relaxed, informal meals.

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5. Light up

Oversized or clever lighting is key in an open-plan space. Plan this carefully using spots, directional lights and pendants in all areas.

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LIGHTER NOW’ Demolishing a conservatory and raising the ceiling at one end has given Jenni Smith the family kitchen she’d always longed for Feature KAREN WILSON Photographer KATIE LEE

WHY DID YOU DISLIKE YOUR OLD KITCHEN? Although we liked it being open to the living room, it was quite dark and felt cold as it’s above the garage with poor insulation. he conservatory at one end, which we used as a dining room, was only comfortable in summer, so in winter the five of us would be squeezed around a small table tucked under the stairs. here was also a large utility room downstairs so all the kitchen equipment was split between the two loors, meaning lots of toing and froing. I wanted more storage, too.

HOW DID YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE SPACE? Our architect, Liz Haestier of Overton Architects, suggested opening up the gable end wall and replacing the conservatory with an extension using SIPS (structural insulated panels) clad in red cedar. This meant we could raise the ceiling height, add roof lights and install a large picture window at the rear and French doors at the side to make the most of the views. We also discovered the beams in the living room were fake and since they didn’t add anything to the room, we decided to get rid of them so the space felt more modern.

WHAT WERE YOUR MUST-HAVE FEATURES? In terms of the style, we wanted white units so we could add colour through artwork and accessories. Our builders, R N Wooler & Co, have their own joinery workshop so they made them bespoke for us. I also wanted wrapped Corian worktops for a streamlined look and the company suggested having them moulded up the wall so there are no gaps, making them easy to clean. The light fittings were chosen 112 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM APRIL 2020

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BRIGHT FANTASTIC Jenni and Paul’s irst-loor open-plan kitchen and living space makes the most of the views outside. Their Scandinavian-inspired design features a supersized island at its heart

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THE PROJECT DETAILS MEET THE RENOVATORS Jenni Smith, an art and textiles teacher, and her husband Paul, a doctor, live here with children Harry, 15, Edie, 12, and Ellis, 7 MAKEOVER BRIEF To create an open-plan kitchen on the irst loor of their 1970s semi-detached house in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, by knocking down the conservatory and adding glazed walls PROJECT COSTS Units £10,000 Worktops £4,000 Sink & tap £350 Appliances £4,000 Flooring £2,000 Lighting £1,500 TOTAL SPEND £21,850

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WOOD MIX An oak breakfast bar breaks up the expanse of white Corian worktop, while the darker wood of the stools and dining table brings contrast and some vintage style

on a trip to Copenhagen and the vintage dining table has a Danish look, so there’s definitely a strong Scandinavian influence.

CLUTTER-FREE COUNTERTOPS The oven has a useful built-in slow cooker, which helps keep the worktops clear

DID YOU STICK TO YOUR BUDGET? We budgeted around £20,000 for the kitchen, which was part of a big renovation project, and went slightly over. A single window at the end would have given an uninterrupted view but was too expensive so we chose to have two instead, plus I kept costs down with some cheaper fixtures and fittings. The Corian took a large chunk of our budget, but we knew it would create the sleek finish we wanted and I felt well-made joinery was really important.

WERE THERE ANY DISASTERS? Although it was quite scary seeing part of our bedroom hanging in the air on props, it went pretty smoothly as the builders were brilliant and project-managed the whole thing. I’m glad we rented a house during the fourmonth project though, as it would’ve been a nightmare living among the mess, and I called in each morning to check on the progress.

WHAT WAS YOUR BEST BARGAIN? The vintage dining table and chairs were a really good price and I was happy to bring in furniture that had had a previous life. We’d looked at designer pieces but I was nervous APRIL 2020 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM 115

RETRO FEEL Jenni loves the Danish-inspired Mid-century dining table and chairs reupholstered in teal fabric. The two large windows overlook a balcony with enough space for a table and chairs where the family can dine out in summer

DESIGN to spend over £1,000 on a table my children might wreck, and I knew we would be able to repolish the African teak to make it look great again.

WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM THE PROJECT? Friends who already had kitchens fitted gave me great advice. Quite a few said choosing different layers of lighting was key, and also having drawers rather than cupboards so you’re not reaching to

the back all the time to get things out. Positioning appliances correctly was also important.

HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW IT’S ALL FINISHED? We’re 100 per cent happy; everyone is amazed by the transformation. It’s such a light space, and laying new flooring on top of the old and insulating the ceiling has helped it feel warmer, too. There’s space for us all to hang out but not be on top of each other.

Ti p Adding pops of bold colour will help bring a neutral scheme to life, and can be easily updated with the seasons

SHOPPING BASKET Kitchen Bespoke units, £10,000, R N Wooler & Co. For a similar island, try the Corian island, from £989, My Worktops Sink & tap For a similar sink, try the Smeg UM4530 Alba double bowl undermount sink, £159.97, Appliances Direct. For a similar tap, try the Swan two-lever in Brushed Nickel, £119, John Lewis & Partners Tiles For similar wall tiles, try Apollo Hexagon in Matt White 14.2x16.4cm tiles, £24.10 per sqm, Tiles Direct Flooring Engineered Oak Smoked Wood, £35 per sqm, James Chambers Timber Merchants Appliances Rangemaster Excel dual fuel range cooker in Chrome, £2,199, AO.com. For a similar cookerhood, try the Rangemaster flat stainless-steel 100cm, £499, Marks Electrical. Bosch Serie 6 integrated dishwasher, £649; for a similar fridge, try the Zanussi integrated tall fridge, £620, both Currys. Bosch integrated freezer, from £389, John Lewis & Partners Furniture Normann Copenhagen Form bar stools in Walnut, £265 each, Decorelo. For a similar dining table, try the Lucien extending dining table in dark mango wood, £699, Made.com. For similar chairs, try the Flynt upholstered dining design, £89 each, Cult Furniture Lighting For similar island pendant lights, try the Lennon ceiling lamps in Mustard, £34 each; VL45 Radiohus white pendant by Poulsen, £255, both Nordic Nest Artwork Prints, from £195, Sanna Annukka

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ROOM TO MOVE Reconiguring their ground-loor space has given Olivia and husband Jason the open-plan familyorientated kitchen they wanted with a sleek inish

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THE PROJECT DETAILS MEET THE RENOVATORS Olivia Entract-Duke, a cabin crew member and her husband Jason Duke, a pilot, live in this detached 1960s house with children Joshua, 4, and Theo, 3 MAKEOVER BRIEF To open up existing rooms and reconigure the space, creating an open-plan, family-friendly kitchen with a sleek, modern feel PROJECT COSTS Cabinetry £20,181 Worktops £5,500 Appliances £7,227 Flooring £2,200 Sink & tap £2,155 TOTAL SPEND £37,263

WHY DID YOU DISLIKE YOUR OLD KITCHEN? When we bought the house in 2017, the kitchen was already looking tired and dated, while the ground-floor space just didn’t work for us.

WHAT WERE YOUR PLANS FOR CHANGING THE SPACE? With a young family, we wanted a more open-plan layout, with a better flow to the adjoining rooms. As what we wanted involved pulling down walls and blocking up doorways, we sought advice from designers and structural engineers, but they either didn’t fulfil the brief or understand our vision for something more exciting.

HOW DID YOU FIND A DESIGN TO YOUR LIKING? We came across Euphoria Kitchens’ website and loved the Masterclass designs.

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Ti p SPACE ENHANCER Cleverly designed to maximise storage, the L-shaped island unit incorporates a supporting pillar

entrance to our utility room and the downstairs loo, which gave us flexibility.

Our previous home was a converted stables with a very traditional Shaker kitchen, so we wanted something more modern here.

WHAT WERE YOUR MUST-HAVES? Appliance-wise I would not compromise on having a good-size fridge and separate freezer – and a wine cooler! The L-shape island was Richard’s idea; it really maximises the space available and provides a huge amount of storage. Plus it looks so different from a standard island.

DID YOU HAVE A PROJECT BUDGET? We were quite flexible; but set out hoping to stay at around £50,000. This would have been achievable had we not wanted to open

the space up, which required a fair amount of structural work.

We were happy to spend more to get exactly what we wanted, rather than make compromises and have regrets, weighing up the benefit versus cost on most of the more expensive decisions.

The whole project, including the utility room, new downstairs loo and the building work, was around £70,000.

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WERE THERE ANY DISASTERS ALONG THE WAY? The building work didn’t go as smoothly as we’d have liked. We were still living in the house with two toddlers and no kitchen, water or heating, and sometimes the workmen would go home without putting APRIL 2020 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM 121

STEEL APPEAL The couple chose a Blanco sink with an anthracite finish and invested in a Quooker boiling water tap

DARK DETAILS Glossy white quartz work surfaces are easy to clean and contrast with the rich blue of the handle trim for a smart look

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Ti p Break up a long run of white worktop with a coloured sink in a coordinating hue or vibrant contrasting shade

the water back on. Fortunately when the team from Euphoria came on board, they kept an eye on everything and it came together quickly.

WAS ANYTHING MORE EXPENSIVE THAN YOU EXPECTED? The Quooker tap was about £1,200, so more than we planned to spend on a kitchen tap. We initially ruled it out, struggling to justify the price tag, but in the last week of the job we had a change of heart and had one fitted. We haven’t regretted it.

WOULD YOU DO ANYTHING DIFFERENTLY? In hindsight I maybe wouldn’t have painted

cabinets in a house with young children. The lighter cabinets are vinyl-wrapped and very hardwearing, whereas the darker ones have been scuffed a little. I do adore the Oxford Blue shade though. At the time of the project I couldn’t find a splashback I liked, so I’ve decided that I’m going to now paint one on in gold – I think that it will look amazing against the dark cabinets.

HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW IT’S ALL FINISHED? It’s the perfect space for day-to-day family life. If I’m cooking, I can see the children in the playroom, or if they want to bake with me there is space away from any appliances for us to get our hands dirty.

SHOPPING BASKET Cabinets Masterclass Hampton H Line in Oxford Blue and Scots Grey with an Oxford Blue handle rail, from £12,000, Euphoria Kitchens Worktops 20mm Cimstone Hierapolis quartz, £5,500, Euphoria Kitchens Appliances Neff B57CS24N0B oven, £975; Neff C17MR02N0B combi microwave, £830; Neff KI1813F30G larder fridge, £935; Neff G4655X7GB larder freezer, £1,060; Neff T58FT20X0 induction hob; £1,005; Airuno Salieri ceiling extractor, £1,512; Waterline ESS 600 BI wine cooler, £360, all Euphoria Kitchens Sink & tap Blanco BL467483 subline Silgranit in Anthracite, £640; Quooker Flex boiling water tap in stainless steel with cold water filter, £1,515, all Euphoria Kitchens Flooring For similar, try the Natural Engineered Oiled Oak, £50.53 per sqm, Wood and Beyond

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‘ DOUBLE SHOWERS WERE THE DREAM’ As part of a whole-house renovation, Kirsty Wilson has created a spacious en suite combining vintage and Scandi styling for an effortlessly luxe look Feature CASSIE PRYCE Photographer DAVID GILES

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DON’T MOVE, IMPROVE DESIGN DETAILS Inspired by Scandi design, Kirsty has kept the colour palette pared back with whites and natural woods, and positioned a roll-top tub beneath the window to draw the eye to the lightest part of the room

BEFORE

THE PROJECT DETAILS MEET THE RENOVATORS Wildlife filmmaker and interiors blogger Kirsty Wilson (@squid_and_goose), lives here with her boyfriend, Ainsley, a TV director, and their two dogs, Squid and Goose MAKEOVER BRIEF To create an entirely new bathroom, alongside a master bedroom and dressing area, by knocking together three existing bedrooms and an en suite. The bathroom was to have a double shower and freestanding bath, with a clean yet classic aesthetic

WHAT WAS WRONG WITH YOUR ORIGINAL BATHROOM? When I bought the property back in 2016, part of my renovation plan was to rejig the upstairs layout to make room for a generous master suite, which would house a bedroom, dressing room and a large en suite. It was definitely beneficial being able to start the bathroom design completely from scratch, not having an existing space to work around.

PROJECT COSTS Sanitaryware £1,097 Taps £1,043 Shower £3,094 Furniture £1,794 Tiles £1,290 Lighting £238 Heating £571 Accessories £602 TOTAL SPEND £9,729

DID YOU HAVE ANY BIG IDEAS FOR THE NEW DESIGN? I knew I wanted a double shower, as well as a separate bath, so I had to make sure the footprint was big enough to accommodate these. I try to upcycle and use reclaimed materials wherever I can, so commissioned a bespoke vanity unit made from salvaged wood from an old sea pier as the centrepiece for the room.

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WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE? Unfortunately, the builders I originally used turned out to be terrible, so I had to restart the whole project and put right all of their work.

This set me back in terms of both timescale and budget, and having to have everything ripped out and new soil pipes laid in the dead of winter was certainly a testing time!

DID YOU STICK TO YOUR BUDGET? The cowboy builders cost me a lot of money so our funds were stretched beyond breaking

point. I had to enlist the help of family members to be able to start work again.

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ARE YOU HAPPY WITH THE RESULT? Having a double shower, double basins and a roll-top bath makes the room feel very luxurious, which is exactly what I set out to achieve for our master suite. Two people can use the space at the same time without it feeling cramped, and I’m really happy with the end result – particularly having overcome such hurdles to get to this point!

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ADDED CHARACTER Sourcing traditional-style polished brass taps as well as shower fittings from Barber Wilsons & Co has helped retain the house’s period charm, with the vintage tones further echoed in the lighting and accessories

CLASSIC TILING To create a seamless finish, Kirsty has extended the white metro tiles, grouted in grey, from the walls to the shower, so this part of the room blends in neatly

WOULD YOU DO ANYTHING IN THE PROJECT DIFFERENTLY? Using tradespeople who have done work for friends and family before is something I will take away from this process, having learnt

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the hard way first hand. Despite having completed renovations before, I was tricked with false building inspector reports, and it just emphasises that having builders you can trust and rely on makes or breaks a project.

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NEW HEIGHTS Anna and Andy Fletcher’s clever extension features an asymmetrical roof and eye-catching ish-scale slates

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are delighted with the outcome. he way Oliver was able to bring so much light into every part of the house was fantastic. he best moment was walking into our new bedroom after the windows had been installed, and being able to see the lovely view into the garden.

Why did you want to extend?

We decided to renovate because we love the area and felt we could get better value for money by making the most of what we already had. Our side driveway was unused because it was too narrow for modern cars, while the garden was reached by steep steps and the kitchen and dining room were dark and cramped. It was important to maximise glazing and redesign the existing layout, with our main priorities to create a kitchen-diner for the family, extra space upstairs for another bedroom, and to have a better connection with the garden.

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Oliver helped us with all material decisions, including our handmade deep-green kitchen and the large loor tiles, which extend onto the patio. External materials were chosen in response to the original house, keeping a low red brickwork band at the base of the extension. Smooth grey render for the ground-loor walls gives a contemporary twist on the original pebbledash, which was stripped back and rendered of-white. he irst loor is clad in blue-black natural slates, which our fantastic builders cut by hand to give a ish-scale efect that we absolutely love.

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BUILD BRIEF To build a two-storey extension to the side and rear of the house, creating a spacious kitchen-diner overlooking the garden with a new master bedroom and bathroom above PROJECT COSTS Building work & materials £158,974 Slate tile hanging £2,000 Glazing & doors £11,000 Kitchen, appliances & worktops £18,000 Flooring £5,500 Lighting £957 TOTAL SPEND £196,431

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PITCH PERFECT Planning restrictions inluenced the form of the extension, with its height kept as low as possible and a shape that mirrors the roof of the original house

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FLUID SPACES An open-plan layout was created by demolishing most of the existing structural walls and inserting concealed steelwork, plus a single exposed circular column, to support the irst loor.

The column was positioned to create two distinct zones for the kitchen and dining areas, while a frameless skylight above allows natural light to pour in

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NEED-TO-KNOW: LOFT CONVERSIONS Grant Sneddon, Daylight Expert at Velux, shares his tips and advice for realising your home’s full potential CREATE MORE SPACE If you need more room, turning an unused loft into a bedroom, ofice, playroom or somewhere to enjoy hobbies, could be an answer.

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RAISE THE ROOF A new master bedroom faces onto the garden through a large frameless window, with a curved vaulted ceiling lending a light and airy feel

‘The best moment was walking into our new bedroom after the windows had been installed, and being able to see the lovely view into the garden’

KEY CONTACTS Aluminium windows, £3,500, Velfac. Aluminium sliding doors, £7,500, Maxlight. Trend Concrete cold white loor tiles, £40 per sqm, Parkside. Bespoke kitchen cabinets, £10,000, Oliver Leech Architects. Stable Green paint (cabinetry); Slate II (bedroom) both £50 per 2.5ltrs of Pure Flat emulsion, Paint & Paper Library. Wevet paint (kitchen), from £47.95 per 2.5ltrs of estate emulsion, Farrow & Ball. Caesarstone worktop, £2,067, Rossi Stone Surfaces. Vellamo Mokka instant hot and cold boiling tap, £499.99, Tap Warehouse.

Luna bar stools, £69 each, Danetti. For similar dining chairs, try DSW Chair, £19 each, By Kallevig. Spring Green handmade Zellige bathroom wall tiles, £1,296, Habibi. Neutra pendant light, £610.30, Kartell. Opal lantern, £71, Heal’s

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Why did you decide to build an extension? he house was a wreck when we bought it in 2016, so we knew it needed a total refurbishment to bring it up to modern living standards. he kitchen was dark and outdated, and we needed more space, light and storage.

Loud Architecture & Interior Design worked with us to upgrade the entire house, adding space-saving sliding pocket doors, internal windows and all kinds of fun features. hey designed a new kitchen extension to the rear and into the side return to meet our neighbour’s extension, angling it away from their wall in a sympathetic way.

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What inspired the design? he dark-grey steel and glass doors are a nod to Hackney’s industrial past, as are other features installed throughout the house, such as an internal window in the living room that allows light from the new extension to brighten the previously dark hallway. he renovation work took nine months to complete and now we love the way the new and old have been brought together in one clever design. It gives us everything we asked for and more – both now and for the future.

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DRAMATIC LOOK The previously rundown house has been given a new lease of life with the singlestorey extension, clad in black timber, with industrial-style steel and glass doors opening out from the kitchen-diner

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NEED-TO-KNOW: FLAT ROOFS DON’T GO COMPLETELY FLAT All roofs need a slight gradient to make sure rain water runs off, avoiding leaks. Flat roofs are a popular choice for new extensions and can be inset with roof lights for added illumination. Another advantage is that they keep the new structure low, preserving views from upstairs windows and avoiding overshadowing.

CHOOSE A COVERING Flat roofs are often less expensive to install than pitched, and can be inished in traditional felt, rubber, single-ply membrane, glass ibre, or metal.

If visible from upper windows, a planted roof is an attractive option.

MAINTAIN TO AVOID LEAKS Even with a gradient, lat roofs don’t tend to drain as eficiently as pitched designs, which means water can puddle and damage the covering, potentially leading to leaks, especially along seams.

This means regular checks are important to avoid water damage.

TILTED CEILINGS The roof has been sloped to one side, to meet the neighbour’s party wall, and is pierced with three square skylights that illuminate the dining table below. Finishes have been kept traditional, with a deep Butler sink in the island unit

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LOFTY LOOK A run of steps links the extension with the main house, and its high ceiling continues the light and airy feel of the new space into the rest of the Victorian property

KEY CONTACTS Shou-Sugi-Ban charred timber cladding, £2,450, Exterior Solutions. Steel glazed doors, £10,200, Govette Windows. Travertine kitchen loor tiles, £1,250; Crackle Glaze Milk Gloss kitchen wall tiles, from £38.76 per sqm, all Mandarin Stone. Kitchen cabinets, £17,000, Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch.

Six-arm pendant light, £595, Soho Home. Falcon Continental 1092 dual-fuel range cooker, £2,679.97, Appliances Direct. For a similar fridge-freezer, try the Fisher Paykel RS90A1 90cm Integrated French-style fridge-freezer, £3,299, Appliance City.

Classic Butler sink, from £449, Shaws Of Darwen. Bespoke Peg Leg dining table, £2,350; The Bum stools, £450 each; The Bum dining chairs, £490 each, all DeVol. Mixer tap in DeVol Aged Brass, £389, Perrin & Rowe

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