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INSTA SHELFIE ‘I love to curate pretty displays on open shelving’
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IDEA TO STEAL ‘Turn a disused fireplace into a statement log storeÕ
ABOUT ME I’m Jade Hutton, 28, a make-up artist, and I live with my fiancé, Christian Watkins, 28, a building surveyor and carpenter, and Hector, our Italian greyhound. I have an interiors Instagram account @no14hectorshouse.
OUR HOME A three-bed Edwardian end-of-terrace near Huddersfield, which we bought in August 2016.
WHEN WE BOUGHT IT The layout needed a complete rethink, a new bathroom and kitchen were a must, and it required redecorating.
AND NOW We’ve knocked down walls, added an extension at the back to give us a large kitchen and decorated throughout with a modern-country look.
STYLE TIP Choose one neutral paint colour for the walls and use it throughout your home. It makes decorating so much easier and creates calming cohesion.
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Friends and family all pitched in to help Jade and Chris turn their dated doer-upper into a cosy home that reflects their style
Determined to save up a decent deposit so I could buy my first home with my fiancé Chris, I was the last of my friends to leave home,’ says Jade. ‘Our family and friends are all local, so we knew we wanted to stay in the area, and because we are both fairly handy we were happy to wait for the perfect doer-upper to come along. Once we’d saved up enough, it took us four months to find this place. It was a bit of a wreck when we first saw it, but we could see straight away that it had potential. The decor was really old-fashioned, with floral carpets and brightly painted walls in every room, but there was lots of space, which for us was the most important thing. The ground floor was split into a series of small rooms and we were confident that we would be able to knock through to create an open-plan, light-filled living area, with a large kitchen at the back. There was also potential for adding an extra bedroom above the garage to give us even more space.
A fresh start As soon as we got the keys we threw ourselves into the work and ended up taking the house back to the bare brick so that we could make sure everything –from rewiring to decorating – was done exactly how we wanted it. The existing wall separating the living areas was the first thing we tackled and getting it structurally correct was a big job. Then once the walls were all where we wanted them, we started to put the house back together. During the building work we discovered the gorgeous fireplaces in the living room, which were originally plastered up, and had little gas fires
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HECTOR’S HOUSE ‘Chris made the little house in the laundry room for our dog because he likes taking himself off to hide when the house gets a little busy with guests’
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DIP-DYED POM-POM BASKET
1Gather all your materials: a basket and water-based paint of your choice, newspaper, a plastic tub big enough to dip the basket into, glue gun, enough pom-pom trim to go around the basket, three large pom-poms. The Fladis basket, £13 from Ikea, is perfect for this project. 2 Lay newspaper down to protect your surface and pour the paint into the plastic tub. Dip the basket into the paint up to your desired level. Gently shake off excess paint and hang the basket to dry, keeping the newspaper underneath to catch drips. 3 Once the basket is completely dry, use the glue gun to attach the pom-pom trim around the level of the paint. Then, attach the three large pom-poms to the top of the basket, using glue.
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in them. They just needed a bit of cleaning and repointing to make them usable. We filled one with logs and installed a wood burner in the other.
Upstairs/downstairs We installed a new staircase up to the attic so it could be used as a bedroom and turned an old box room into a large bathroom because we wanted to have enough room for a free-standing bath. The original bathroom became our en suite. Sash windows were fitted throughout the house, and as the windows are quite large at the front, we added plantation shutters to stop people looking in. The shutters give us privacy but mean the light still streams through. We moved in once the bulk of the work was done, after about three months.
‘Jade has blended a palette of warm neutrals to establish a gentle and welcoming colour scheme. Taking it through the whole house pulls all the rooms together and creates a sense of continuity that feels calm and considered’ STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ
IDEA TO STEAL ‘Instal a mix of lighting to suit different moods’
WOOD EFFECT ‘There’s something so cosy about piles of logs in the winter. I keep a basketful here and lots more in the other, disused fireplace’
ROOM DIVIDER ‘Putting the sofa here works perfectly to zone the long, open-plan room, and it’s so cosy when there’s a log fire burning’
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HEART OF THE HOME ‘Another cost-saving trick was to buy our units in the sale from DIY Kitchens and the oak worktops from eBay, rather than purchasing an all-in-one kitchen’
IDEA TO STEAL ‘Save money with click-together flooring instead of real woodÕ
TEA BREAK ‘When designing the layout, we made sure we had plenty of cupboard storage, so the open shelves are just to display my fun accessories’
that we most loved creating. The original space was U-shaped and tiny, plus the units were old-fashioned and weren’t really worth keeping. When we first saw the house we knew we would be able to extend into the garage, so we decided to knock it down with a view to creating a large, sociable kitchen space, a downstairs loo and a utility to hide away the less attractive white goods. Because we built on the existing footprint, it wasn’t classed as an extension so we didn’t need planning permission, which made things easier. And as we’ve got off-street parking, removing the garage didn’t feel like a huge loss. We sited the dining area in the rear of the living room, so we didn’t need space for a table in the kitchen and I’d always wanted an island, so we designed the room with this in mind. Originally, I’d wanted a stable door, but once we began the design we decided bifolds would work much better instead
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STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ
‘The combination of finishes and materials – natural wood, bare brick and stone, painted wood – is perfect for a modern country look, and makes sure the new kitchen is full of warmth and interest’
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RUSTIC APPEAL ‘We used brick slips from Al Murad in the oven alcove because they were cheaper than real bricks and also easier to install’
OFF-CUT SHELVES ‘Chris made the shelves out of oak left over from the worktops. I love the curved detail of the wooden brackets – people liked them so much that he now sells them’
HIDDEN GEM ‘I hate the look of plug sockets so we put them out of sight under the kitchen unit, with a hole at the back of the worktop for cords to go through’
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TONGUE-ANDGROOVE PANELLING
SERENE SPACE ‘The spare room already had the roof window in place, but we had to add stairs to get up here. It was quite a difficult space to get right, but it’s a lovely room now so was worth the effort’
1First, decide what height you’d like the panelling to reach up the wall – halfway, three quarters or floor-to-ceiling. Panelling up to dado-rail height is often the most popular choice. 2 Fix horizontal battens to the wall to nail your panels to. You’ll need three battens for dado-height panelling – one at floor level, one level with the top of the panelling and one mid way. 3 Secure one panel at a time, using a spirit level to ensure it’s straight. For a neat finish, hammer nails in at an angle through the tongue into the batten behind, before adding your next panel. That will ensure all the nails are hidden in the grooves. 4 Once all your panels are fitted, add a length of trim across the top edge to neaten it up. Finally, add a new length of skirting board across the bottom of the panelling.
3D GALLERY WALL ‘Rather than a display of photo frames, I added another dimension with hanging objects’
and so we now have a lovely view out to the garden. The kitchen build itself happened fairly organically and once we took the garage ceiling down, we loved the airy roof space left behind, so instead of replacing it we kept the space open and installed wooden ceiling trusses.
A team effort Although the initial building work was messy with long days and nights, the hard work of the build ran smoothly, helped by both our dads and my mum and sister, who got stuck in with painting and decorating. We are so lucky to have friends in the trades, too, which kept us on budget. Chris’s best friend is an electrician, another fitted the carpets, and another did the plumbing, so it feels like so many loved ones have helped renovate this house and Chris has returned the favours in kind with his carpentry skills.
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WALL COVER ‘The tongue-and-groove panelling looks really effective, was incredibly cheap and hides some messy walls. The whole bathroom cost less than £1,000 to do’
STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ
‘The traditional roll-top bath and classic fittings create an elegant bathroom that won’t date, and Jade’s rustic-style accessories add a country twist’
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IDEA TO STEAL ‘Bring in wicker elements for a country feel’
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STEP UP ‘I painted the step stool to match the rest of the decor so it blends in nicely. It was only £13 from Ikea’
CHECK MATE ‘The curtains were the inspiration for the scheme throughout our home, and we’ve used the same fabric in the living and dining area’
IDEA TO STEAL ‘Have fun with wall displays to add personalityÕ
PICTURE PERFECT ‘I get most of my prints and wall art from Desenio and Juniqe’
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STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ
‘Matching the bed frame and side tables creates a smart look’
and flicking through magazines before we started the work, so I had a good idea of the style we were going for.
We both love oak features so it was a given that they would form the basis of the decoration; the main architectural element we fitted was the oak truss framework in the kitchen, which we complemented with oak windowsills, kitchen worktops and shelves, all made by Chris (which was a huge help on such a strict budget). Finding cost-effective options was also high on the agenda, so we always checked the price of things online before buying anything that we saw on the high street.
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DUNELM Has hundreds of good-value decor items, ranging from rugs and lighting to mirrors and duvet covers.
NEST HOMELY INTERIORS For beautiful faux flowers, pretty vases and willow lanterns and baskets.
MELODY MAISON Selling painted furniture, home furnishings and gifts sourced from all over the globe, this is a one-stop shop offering all things country with a touch of glam.
ICONIC LIGHTS Discover a wide selection of cutting edge designer lighting plus high quality reproductions of iconic lighting designs to suit every room at affordable prices.
WOOD AND TWINE AT ETSY Find artisan wooden signs, handmade in Yorkshire. Jade has many of its fun and quirky rustic-looking signs dotted around her home – both bespoke commissions and off-the-shelf designs that work with her style.
PAMPER PLACE ‘It’s a luxury having a dressing room and a make-up station, but since we already have a spare bedroom it’s nice to put this room to good use’
all of our hard work had paid off. I’m over the moon that we’ve managed to turn this house into the home we’d been dreaming of for so long. We wouldn’t change or do anything differently –we were incredibly lucky that everything went to plan and stayed on budget. Now that the house is finally finished I just want to enjoy it and be able to spend our free time planning our wedding. And then maybe, after that, we’ll be ready to start thinking about doing another renovation!’
£29.99 Keep an eye on the time. Large wooden wall clock, TK MAXX
£344 Curl up with a good book. Marseille accent armchair, OAK FURNITURELAND
£45 Add some colour to a sofa. Bellini Cloud Blue cushion, MICHAEL MURPHY
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£96.95 Reflect the natural light. White arched window mirror, MELODY MAISON
£20 Display on open shelves. Stir It Up Celebrate teapot, Creative Tops at KITCHEN CRAFT MODERN COUNTRY Muted colours, natural textures and characterful pieces help to transform this cosy rural cottage
Jade has filled her home with plenty of accessories that reflect her personality, as well as the setting of the house. Although the house enjoys plenty of natural light, Jade has added lighting at all levels, from ceiling pendants to floor lamps and table lights, too, ensuring a cosy yet bright atmosphere at all times of the day. When it comes to creating a modern country look, natural textures such as wood, brick and wicker give a rustic look, while plenty of lush houseplants bring a country scheme right on trend.
£250 Keep clutter tucked away. Malvern coffee table, NEXT HOME
£150 Hang above the dining table. Hoxton cone pendant light trio, GARDEN TRADING
£25 for three Display in a vase or pretty jug. Faux eucalyptus sprays, AUDENZA
from £849 Ensure a seat for all. Island Breeze extending table, THE PAINTED FURNITURE COMPANY
MODERN COUNTRY
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COOL COVER
£29.99 Keep handy for chilly nights. Grey and White throw, HOMESENSE
£129 Brighten up dark corners. Spotlight tripod floor lamp, CULT FURNITURE
£3.95 Perfect for a guest bedroom. Hanging wooden heart, THE CONTEMPORARY HOME
£8 Cheat the look of real greenery. Faux trailing house plant, ARGOS
£25 Store firewood or magazines. Clissold wire baskets pair, HABITAT
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