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NEWS & TRENDS13 Sneak previewUse tie-dye fabric, natural wood furniture and ceramics for a laid-back look this season. 14 Focus on: SeptemberThis months events and new finds. 16 Sneak newsOur top shopping buys.19 Trend: ScandiTake inspiration from our round-up of Scandinavian-style homewares.

SHOPPING20 Shortlist: Keepsake boxesBeautiful designs in which to keep your treasures safe and sound.30 Cushions Add comfort and style to your sofa. 44 10 ideas for modern studiesGreat ideas and advice for updating your home office this autumn.46 Notebooks Keep yourself organised or write a

ON THE COVER20 Keepsake boxes22 New season style

46 Notebooks48 Pastel accessories

51 Fabulous real homes81 Bathrooms special107 Lighting solutions

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journal with the latest designs. 48 Price patrolPretty up the place with these gorgeous pastel homewares.

DECORATING22 New season buysThe best of autumn/winters just released must-haves. 33 Vintage floralsBeautiful blooms and sumptuous colours take the lead in these vintage-style decorating schemes. 42 Fabrics & wallpapersLovely floral papers and fabrics.

REAL HOMES & PROPERTY52 Cotswolds idyllKeri Gardner transformed a former rectory into a beautiful family home.59 Get Keris look Combine greys, blues and neutrals to recreate Keris twin guest room.

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Take inspiration from our round-up of Take inspiration from our round-up of Take inspiration from our round-up of Take inspiration from our round-up of Scandinavian-style homewares.Scandinavian-style homewares.Scandinavian-style homewares.Scandinavian-style homewares.

SHOPPINGSHOPPINGSHOPPINGSHOPPING20202020Beautiful designs in which to keep Beautiful designs in which to keep Beautiful designs in which to keep Beautiful designs in which to keep your treasures safe and sound.your treasures safe and sound.your treasures safe and sound.your treasures safe and sound.30 30 30 30 Add comfort and style to your sofa. Add comfort and style to your sofa. Add comfort and style to your sofa. Add comfort and style to your sofa. 44 44 44 44 Great ideas and advice for updating Great ideas and advice for updating Great ideas and advice for updating Great ideas and advice for updating your home office this autumn.your home office this autumn.your home office this autumn.your home office this autumn.46 46 46 46 Keep yourself organised or write a Keep yourself organised or write a Keep yourself organised or write a Keep yourself organised or write a

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60 Country pursuitsKatherine and Keval Shah left London and moved to Wiltshire to embark on a new rural lifestyle. 67 Get Katherines lookA traditional dining room scheme is easy to achieve with these key buys.68 Oasis in the cityWhen a house in a rarely-on-the-market area was for sale, artist Sarah Hamilton snapped it up and created a wonderfully colourful home.75 Sarahs style fileCopy Sarahs style in your own living room, plus her favourite local shops.

BATHROOM SPECIAL83 Modern stylesCutting-edge design for bathrooms.84 Classic stylesTraditional bathroom ideas.87 Small bathroomsSpace-saving ideas and nifty products for smaller rooms.88 Bathroom Q&AIdeas and advice for your bathroom.90 Bathroom case studyPaul Stratton created a luxurious and modern family bathroom.

SOURCE BOOK97 Kitchen newsBest new buys for a stylish kitchen.

99 Bathroom newsThe latest products and innovations for your bathroom. 100 Style on our travelsBe inspired by the vintage-style bathrooms at The Wheatsheaf. 103 Buyers guideChoose the perfect fabric sofa for your home with our guide.107 LightingAll your lighting queries answered.111 Garden updatesBest buys for your outdoor space.

LIVING76 Biscuit masterclassWhip up some delicious treats with these tried and tested recipes. 122 Work lifeMarie Nichols realised her ambition and set up a website selling homewares.

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Diary dateLearn new baking skills, get answers to your baking dilemmas, shop for artisan foods and spot celebrities such as Mary Berry at The Cake & Bake Show at Earls Court London on 2223 September. Tickets cost from 12.50, and it promises to be a show to remember. Visit thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk.

BEST OF BRITISHThis month, to celebrate 100 years of Welsh design, Melin Tregwynt has created a limited edition collection of double cloth Welsh wool furniture and accessories. See the collection during London Design Festival (14 to 23 September) at Heals, Tottenham Court Road, where there will also be a talk by the owners of Melin Tregwynt on 19 September. Tickets are free but limited visit heals.co.uk/ldf.

Fun & gamesPirate Party lunch box, 9, Belle & Boo, 0117 924 6382, booboobelle.com.

Keeping it coolKissing Stags lunch bag, 18, Anorak,

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Cute charactersTurtle tin, 14.99, The Oak Room, 01707 257175, oakroomshop.co.uk.

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autumn. The A4 ringbinders, 8 for two, are ideal for filing

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SNEAKpreviewWe reveal whats new in interiors, whats hot on the high street and the best of the rest

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Beetle maniaThe trend for insect prints just keeps going, and the latest from Warbeck & Cox at Roost Living is bound to be a future classic (020 7485 3455, roostliving.com). Make a statement in any room with the Beetle shade, 40, or stock up on cards and tags, from 3.

BEAUTIFUL BLOOMSWeve fallen in love with the gorgeous paintings at vintageflowerpaintings.com. The vintage watercolours and oil paintings date between 1900 and 1960 and are carefully sourced by site founder Lisa Brown, who hangs them in her home until theyre sold. Prices start at 35.

Wonder wallWe love the new Cygnus wallpaper from St Vitus (020 8877 9153, stvituslondon.com). At 79 per roll its an investment, but it makes a real statement with no accessories required!

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Cover starsSt Judes has added Angie Lewins new Stellar cushion covers to its Here & Now range (01603 662951, stjudesfabrics.co.uk). In a choice of three colours, they cost 32, but order quickly theyre limited edition!

New lookTheres always something new and exciting at Winters Moon (07783 768503, wintersmoon.co.uk), and this month it debuts its first fabric, Nasturtium. Buy for 58 per m, or order a lampshade or cushion and give your home an autumnal feel.

To the floorAlternative Floorings new collection at John Lewis, Quirky Broadloom, comes in three patterns and lots of colourways; our favourite is Beeline (shown), 69 per sq m .

NATURAL STYLEIf youre thinking of redecorating,

its well worth looking at the ranges from Earthborn Paints.

Not only do they come in a range of beautiful colours and finishes, they are made with

ingredients that are eco-friendly and better for your health. The

new Extended Range of Claypaints (shown), 32 for 2.5ltr, is a great choice for a

calming autumn scheme.

WHAT A PICTUREAdd a bit of humour with a quirky piece from new online homeware store HAM. The fun silhouettes of rabbits, pigs and horses appear on cups, cards, prints and more, and are all British-made. From 8.50 for a tea towel, hammade.com. its first fabric, Nasturtium. its first fabric, Nasturtium. its first fabric, Nasturtium. its first fabric, Nasturtium.

Buy for 58 per m, or order a Buy for 58 per m, or order a Buy for 58 per m, or order a Buy for 58 per m, or order a lampshade or cushion and give lampshade or cushion and give lampshade or cushion and give lampshade or cushion and give your home an autumnal feel. your home an autumnal feel. your home an autumnal feel. your home an autumnal feel.

NATURAL STYLENATURAL STYLENATURAL STYLENATURAL STYLEIf youre thinking of redecorating, If youre thinking of redecorating, If youre thinking of redecorating, If youre thinking of redecorating,

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Scandi1 Oslo Flowers lampshade, 34, Hunkydory Home. 2 Large Spear cushion, 67.50, Ferm Living. 3 Retro Leaves wallpaper, 69.95 per roll, Cloudberry Living. 4 Graphic teapot, 69.95, MyHaus. 5 Tulip cutting board, 23, Berry Red. 6 Wallpaper, Miro in Indigo 110237, 30 per roll; chair in Indigo fabric 130450 from Plains One Collection, 26 per m; cushion in Miro fabric in Navy 130358, 28 per m; all Scion. 7 Owl screen print, 27.75 (unframed), Made By Hand Online. 8 Orla Kiely Multi Stem storage jar, 25.50, Heals. 9 Nova Meadow double bedlinen set, 100, Isak. 10 Almedahls Picknick pot stand, 19.75, Illustrated Living. 11 Shine paper lanterns, 9 set of three, Very Nice Things. 12 Owl tealight holders, 6 each, F&F at Tesco.

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DELICATE DESIGNSmall Butterfly trinket box, 15, Out There Interiors, 020 8099 7443,

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SCANDI STYLEClint box, 24.95, Ferm Living at 95%

Danish, 01993 867078, 95percentshop.co.uk.

DAINTY AND ELEGANTSmall Scallop keepsake box, 8, John Lewis, 0845 604 9049,

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WRITTEN FROM THE HEARTKeepsake box and notecards, 14, Primrose & Plum, 01428 643040,

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SHABBY CHICSquare heart design trinket box, 4.99, Dunelm Mill, 0845 165 6565,

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FLORAL AFFAIRWooden papier-mch jewellery box, 30, Urban Outfitters, 0845 330 1288,

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FRENCH FANCYGlass jewellery boxes, from 12,

Matthew Williamson at Debenhams, 0844 800 8877, debenhams.com.

PRECIOUS POSSESSIONSKeepsake memory box, 26.95, The Handpicked Collection, 0844 482 9736, handpickedcollection.com.

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Pieces with a sense of tradition are key this season, as seen here with our beautiful Chesterfield sofa and elegant marble-top tables. Add a subtle modern twist with distinctive soft furnishings and quirky accessories. Primed MDF cladding, 15.99 per sq m, Wickes. Painted in Pink Ground Estate Emulsion, 32.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Polar Oak Matt fl ooring, 56.49 per sq m, Castello collection at Quick-Step. Boheme sofa, 1,299, Very. Vicenza co ee table, 379; Vicenza side table, 229; Gia table lamp, 70; all Bhs. Ceramic dog bookend, 21.95 pair, Rigby & Mac. Damask rug, 44.98, Tesco. Sunset in the Roman Campagna wall hanging, 235, SurfaceView. Cushions, from left: Ru e velvet cushion cover, 9.99, H&M Home; Baylis cushion in Sable, 30, Laura Ashley; Fortino Landscape digital print cushion, 50, Bedeck; velvet and linen cushion, 19.50, An Angel At My Table; Fortino leaf velvet cushion, 40, Bedeck; Maria Hatling Swan, 55, Heals. Praline oval platter, 45; Praline medium serving bowl, 42; Linen teapot, 52.50; Linen craftsmans mugs, 12 each; Linen small jug, 26; Linen covered sugar pot, 22; all Denby. Faceted glass tank vase, 12, Next. Clear vase, 25, Laura Ashley. Vintaged mirror storage box, 59, Rockett St George.


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Timeless naturals are always in style so look out for worn wood finishes, tactile linens and leafy prints. A flash of vibrant apple green and on-trend industrial accessories add further interest to this look. Wallpaper, Ashcroft Sable, 28 per roll; Kubu trunk, 80; Trellis Natural Knit cushion, 45; all Laura Ashley. Rose chaise in Thatch house fabric, 745, The Sleep Room. Metal ceiling shade with white chain, 67.50, Rockett St George. C7100 Sisal Linen Gold rug with COR6 Ivory piping and LT2 Linen Twill Marble Border, 382.02 for 1.6x2.3m, Crucial Trading. Kashmir jacquard cushion, 32; Rouche design cushion in Apple, 30; Martine bowl, 65; all Lombok. Glass bottle, 18 set of four, Next. Cube vase, 6.99, Homebase.

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Main wallpaper, Albany Fashion Wood Panelling 8866-20, 19.99 per roll, Wallpaper Direct. Fireplace papered in Ashcroft Sable, 28 per roll; Nature Trail storage boxes, 38 for three; all Laura Ashley. Watercolour Leaf curtains, 29.94, Tesco. C7100 Sisal Linen Gold rug with COR6 Ivory piping and LT2 Linen Twill Marble Border, 382.02 for 1.6x2.3m, Crucial Trading. Baya desk, 625; Song linen carver chair, 325; Cray design vase, 65; all Lombok. Bicycle cushion, 8.50, Curtina at ACHICA. Velvet and linen cushion in Citrus, 19.50, An Angel At My Table. Fob wall clock, 25, Marks & Spencer. Libby Smart Trees framed print, 85, Heals. Wire cage desk lamp, 120, Rockett St George. Pomax Avignon teapot, 13.95; Pomax Avignon cup & saucer, 7.95; Pomax Avignon sugar pot (used as pencil pot), 5.95; Sia cleat wooden picture frame, 28.75; all Kindle House. Distressed metal keys, 14; Comfort wool tealight holder, 12; glass bottle, 18 set of four; Hoxton wire storage unit, 25; all Next.

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Wallpaper, Elixir Perle 976 01 66, 74.80 per roll, Casamance. Curtain in Aquilla Gold fabric, 48.99 per m, Voyage Decoration. Pied a Terre Toulan lamp table, 699; Casa Couture beaten metal jug, 25; both House of Fraser. Gold tealight holder, 1.99; gold and silver boxes, 7.99 each; all H&M Home. Medium gilt oval galleried mirror tray, from 19.50, An Angel At My Table.

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Weve seen so many glamorous touches this season from sparkling mirrored pieces to dazzlingly decadent light fittings. We love this beautiful console table and shimmering cushions. Sensation carpet in Midnight, 25 per sq m, Cormar Carpets. Wallpaper, Elixir Perle 976 01 66, 74.80 per roll, Casamance. Curtain in Aquilla Gold fabric, 48.99 per m, Voyage Decoration. Hayworth Decanter ceiling pendant, 250, Laura Ashley. Modern 20s mirror, 170, Heals. Adelphi console, 399, John Lewis. Shallow leopard-print vase, 55, Pied a Terre at House of Fraser. Small gilt mirror tray, 12.50, An Angel At My Table. Silver tealight holder, 1.99; gold box, 7.99; gold and silver metallic cushion covers, 3.99 each; gold and silver sequin cushion covers, 9.99 each; all H&M Home. Nigella cushion in Marble, 40, Laura Ashley.


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Primed MDF cladding, 15.99 per sq m, Wickes. Painted in Drizzle Intelligent Matt Emulsion, 35.50 for 2.5ltr, Little Greene. Provencale side table, 325, Laura Ashley. Bird tree decoration, 125; large pink powder pot, 12.50; both An Angel At My Table. Small ribbed glass jar (used as vase), 6, Linea at House of Fraser. Vintage prints, 13.95, Rigby & Mac.


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Its easy to create this elegant living room look start with statement pieces like our fabulous rose-print sofa and decorative French coffee table and balance with simple wall panelling in the softest shade of blue. Accessorise with a mix of patterned cushions, vases packed full of owers and the prettiest accessories you can nd. Primed MDF cladding, 15.99 per sq m, Wickes. Painted in Drizzle Intelligent Matt Emulsion, 35.50 for 2.5ltr, Little Greene. Polar Oak Matt fl ooring, 56.49 per sq m, Castello collection at Quick-Step. Curtains in Clarisse fabric in Sage (F0424/04), 19 per m, Clarke & Clarke. Rose-print sofa, 1,749, Shabby Chic at House of Fraser. Antoinette chair in Cream, 119.99, Dunelm Mill. Cushions, from left: Linen Bouquet, 45, Indigo and Rose; Painterly Rose, 29.50, An Angel At My Table; Lace cover, 12.99, H&M Home; Camilla, 12.99, Dunelm Mill; Vintage Roses, 45, Indigo and Rose. Lepage co ee table, 1,548, Ofi cina Inglesa. Provencale side table, 325; Roses rug, 230; both Laura Ashley. Faded roses lamp shade, 35; Vintage-look painted small wooden lamp base, 40; both Indigo and Rose. Bird tree decoration, 125; large pink powder pot, 12.50; both An Angel At My Table. V&A Brompton Rose teacups & saucers, 28 for four sets; Vintage Ivory teaspoons, 4 each; all John Lewis. Painterly Floral cake stand, 25, Marks & Spencer. Pastries & Pearls cake cases, 4.95 pack of 40 cases and 20 cake toppers, Talking Tables. Florabundance posy vase, 39, Dartington Crystal. Pomax ocean pitcher, 13.95, Kindle House. Floral bunch candleholder, 15 each, Laura Ashley. Small ribbed glass jar (used as vase), 6, Linea at House of Fraser. Assorted vintage prints, 13.95, Rigby & Mac.


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Choose cushions to complement your scheme bird prints, crochet designs, Toile de Jouy, lace details and embroidered finishes will all look lovely together. Clockwise, from top left: Watercolour Birds cushion, 9.96, F&F Home at tesco. Painterly Rose cushion, 29.50, an angel at My table. Crochet cushion, 40, Shabby Chic at House of Fraser. Large Amour French Linen cushion, 45; Ribbon Flowers Linen cushion, 35; Carabella rose posy, 7.50; all an angel at My table.


Floral print wallpaper adds charm to this room dont be afraid to mix and match your prints with different designs for rugs and artwork too. Complement the look with vintage-style pieces.Rosanna wallpaper 448-01, 69 per roll, Sandberg. Maude cabinet, 225, The Sleep Room. Antoinette chair in Cream, 119.99; Timeless collection round clock, 7.99; both Dunelm Mill. Roses rug, 230; Rose fanfare framed print, 100; both Laura Ashley. Mirror frame bird print, 60, Rigby & Mac. Ribbed glass lamp, 120; pink ru e cushion, 20; both Shabby Chic at House of Fraser. Five aperture wood frame with birds and fl owers, 42; Amour French linen cushion, 27.50; Love Letters purse wallet, 22.50; all An Angel At My Table. V&A Brompton Rose teacup & saucer, 28 four sets, John Lewis.


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For this country-style dining room scheme weve mixed beautifully crafted wooden furniture with floral print wallpapers and accessories.Wallpaper, Clarisse Raspberry and Clarisse Sage, both 34 per roll, Clarke & Clarke. Sia embossed mirror, 84.95, Kindle House. OL1533 Wool Olympus rug in Zeus with C36 cotton herringbone Juliep border, 416 for 2.4x1.7m, Crucial Trading. Koppen dining table, 1,195; Koppen bistro dining chairs, 175 each; all Lombok. Cushions, from left: Flower cushion, 8.50, Curtina at ACHICA; Watercolour Birds (just seen), 9.96, F&F Home at Tesco; Painterly Rose, 29.50, An Angel At My Table. Painterly Floral dinner plates, 9.50 each, Marks & Spencer. V&A Brompton Rose cake tins, 19.95 set of three; Vintage Ivory cutlery, from 4 for a teaspoon; all John Lewis. Florabundance sweet pea vase, 39; Fortuna dessert bowl (used as vase), 65; both Dartington Crystal. Pretty print bowls, 4.99 each; assorted vintage prints, 13.95; all Rigby & Mac. French cache pots (on mantelpiece), 32.50 for ten; peony in vintage bottle, 27.50 for three; Carabella rose posies, 7.50 each; all An Angel At My Table. Napkins in Clarisse Duck Egg fabric, 19 per m, Clarke & Clarke. Small ribbed glass jar (used as vase), 6, Linea at House of Fraser. Floral bunch candleholders, 15 each, Laura Ashley.

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Liven up a simple white mantelpiece with a row of decorative pots lled with your favourite blooms. Wallpaper, Clarisse Sage, 34 per roll, Clarke & Clarke. Sia embossed mirror, 84.95, Kindle House. French cache pots, 32.50 for ten, An Angel At My Table. Ribbon, from a selection, Hobbycraft.

Create this charming table setting with patterned china, pretty linens, vintage-style cutlery and plenty of owers. Painterly Floral dinner plates, 9.50 each, Marks & Spencer. Vintage Ivory cutlery, from 4 for a teaspoon, John Lewis. Pretty print bowls, 4.99 each, Rigby & Mac. Carabella rose posy, 7.50, An Angel At My Table. Napkins in Clarisse Duck egg fabric; tablecloth in Clarisse Raspberry fabric; both 19 per m, Clarke & Clarke. Small ribbed glass jar (used as vase), 6, Linea at House of Fraser. Koppen dining table, 1,195, Lombok. Painterly Rose cushion, 29.50, An Angel At My Table.


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Choose pastel-hued blooms for a pretty

oral arrangement. We combined blousy white peonies and frothy lilac hydrangeas with roses in pink, peach and cream.V&A Brompton Rose teacups & saucers, 28 for four sets; Vintage Ivory teaspoons, 4 each; all John Lewis. Painterly Floral cake stand, 25, Marks & Spencer. Pomax ocean pitcher, 13.95, Kindle House. Assorted vintage prints, 13.95, Rigby & Mac.

Floral plates look lovely arranged on a vintage-style rack enhance your display with pictures and decorative keepsakes. Wallpaper, Clarisse Raspberry, 34 per roll, Clarke & Clarke. Maude cabinet, 225, The Sleep Room. Distressed sage plate rack, 78, Rigby & Mac. Painterly Floral dinner plates, 9.50 each; Painterly Floral side plates, 7.50 each; Painterly Floral teacup & saucer, 9.50; all Marks & Spencer. V&A Brompton Rose saucers, 28 four sets with cups; V&A Brompton Rose cream jug, 17 set with sugar pot; V&A Brompton Rose cake tins, 19.95 set of three; Vintage Ivory cutlery, from 4 for a teaspoon; all John Lewis. Pomax cake plate, 13.95, Kindle House. Peony in vintage bottle, 27.50 for three; Love letter change purse, 12.50; Vintage-style silk velvet hydrangea posies, 9.50 each; Carabella rose posies, 7.50 each; all An Angel At My Table. Ribbed glass jar with lid, 19.99, Dunelm Mill. Pastries & Pearls cake cases, 4.95 pack of 40 cases and 20 cake toppers; Pastries & Pearls Amuse Bouche napkins, 3 for 40; all Talking Tables. Bird print from assorted vintage print pack, 13.95, Rigby & Mac.


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From left: Lazy Daisy fabric in Cranberry/Sea Pink LD 12/11, 43 per m, Vanessa Arbuthnott. Alderley fabric in Heather F0352/03, 40 per m, Clarke & Clarke. Celia stripe wallpaper in Pink/Green J119W-03, 39 per roll, Jane Churchill. Ashok fabric in Pink, 121.80 per m, Penny Morrison. Rosanna Silk fabric in Pink/Green J628F-02, 62 per m, Jane Churchill. Marie Duck Egg wallpaper W0031/02, 34 per roll, Clarke & Clarke. Delphine Duck Egg wallpaper W0027/02, 34 per roll, Clarke & Clarke. Chloe Rosebud fabric 3272/210/CU, 70 per m, Prestigious Textiles. Ticking 01 Pink fabric, 22.50 per m, Ian Mankin. Background: Adele wallpaper DCAVAD103, 52 per roll, Sanderson.


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2Keep it simpleIf space is restricted, consider using a dressing table as a desk. Often smaller in scale, a dressing table can fit into the tiniest alcove. Look out for tables with drawers, plus a footstool for occasional use is a space-saving alternative to a chair.Dalston dressing table and stool, 219; both Kenneth Cole New York Home at House of Fraser, 020 7003 4000, houseoffraser.co.uk.

1Add some humourStop the chores being humdrum decorate your office space with some witty wall art and fun accessories that are sure to bring a smile to your face and make light of the hard work. Personalised Department of Messing About print, 14.50, WowThankYou, 01462 732777, wowthankyou.co.uk.

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4Blend style with substanceSleek furniture with hidden storage and an abundance of features is ideal for a study. This clever desk by Terence Conran includes an adjustable surface for leaning papers and books, as well as handy shelves and an integral drawer. It looks as good as it is functional! Conran Hepworth desk, 599; McKenzie chair, 249; both Marks & Spencer, 0845 302 1234, marksandspencer.com.

3 Pin upKeep reminders, letters and notices in view with a pin board. Practical can still be attractive, so look out for cheerful colours and bold shapes, such as this stylish ampersand metal board that comes with Fleur-de-Lis-style magnets. Ampersand magnetic memo board, 95, mydeco, 020 3384 1307, mydeco.com.

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5Minimise surface clutter A floor-standing or wall-mounted lamp next to your desk will free up valuable work space on your desk. This investment-buy Anglepoise light is three times the size of a standard lamp, but there are more affordable high-street alternatives.Giant1227 wall light, 2,304, Anglepoise, 02392 224450, anglepoise.com.

7Create a libraryEvoke the atmosphere of a gentlemans study with this modern twist on a traditional scheme. This bookshelf wallpaper is produced to your specific dimensions to create a perfectly

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Books self-adhesive wallpaper, from 25 per 50cm sq, Purlfrost, 0800 599 9421, purlfrost.com.

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8Drawer the lineShallow drawers will maximise storage, while clever compartments will enable you to spot exactly which pen you need for the job. Pen tray, Elan Home Office range, from 2,500 for a complete office, design and installation, Hammonds, 0800 021 7760, hammonds-uk.com.

Books self-adhesive wallpaper, from 25 per Books self-adhesive wallpaper, from 25 per Books self-adhesive wallpaper, from 25 per Books self-adhesive wallpaper, from 25 per 50cm sq, Purlfrost, 0800 599 9421, purlfrost.com.50cm sq, Purlfrost, 0800 599 9421, purlfrost.com.50cm sq, Purlfrost, 0800 599 9421, purlfrost.com.50cm sq, Purlfrost, 0800 599 9421, purlfrost.com.

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6Add some colourHome offices neednt be drab grey affairs. Dont be afraid to use bright shades to create a fun and cheerful space in which to work.MissPrint Muscat wallpaper, 55 per roll; Bisley green filing cabinet, 250; both John Lewis, 0845 604 9049, johnlewis.com.

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A floor-standing or wall- A floor-standing or wall- A floor-standing or wall- A floor-standing or wall-mounted lamp next to your desk will free mounted lamp next to your desk will free mounted lamp next to your desk will free mounted lamp next to your desk will free up valuable work space on your desk. This up valuable work space on your desk. This up valuable work space on your desk. This up valuable work space on your desk. This investment-buy Anglepoise light is three times investment-buy Anglepoise light is three times investment-buy Anglepoise light is three times investment-buy Anglepoise light is three times the size of a standard lamp, but there are more the size of a standard lamp, but there are more the size of a standard lamp, but there are more the size of a standard lamp, but there are more affordable high-street alternatives.affordable high-street alternatives.affordable high-street alternatives.affordable high-street alternatives.Giant1227 wall light, 2,304, Anglepoise, Giant1227 wall light, 2,304, Anglepoise, Giant1227 wall light, 2,304, Anglepoise, Giant1227 wall light, 2,304, Anglepoise, 02392 224450, anglepoise.com.02392 224450, anglepoise.com.02392 224450, anglepoise.com.02392 224450, anglepoise.com.

10Maximise storageFrom files and folders to receipts and rulers, a well functioning office demands plenty of flexible storage. Consider your specific needs and ensure they are met with a modular system. You can create the perfect arrangement to suit you and your space. Industrial Modular Stack System Combo 5, 1,405, Alexander & Pearl, 020 8508 0411, alexanderandpearl.co.uk.


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Beautiful bloomSanderson slim notebook, 8, John Lewis, 0845 604 9049,

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Country pursuitsp60 Katherine and Keval

Shah decamped to the countryside from London to this 1950s house and transformed it from a dull and dated building into a warm inviting home.

Cotswolds idyllp52 Keri Gardner has

created the perfect family home in this six-bedroom, 200-year-old former rectory in the gorgeous Gloucestershire countryside.

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Artist and designer Sarah Hamilton snapped up this property in a rarely available area in London and has filled it with retro finds and her own colourful homewares.

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House fact file

The property200-year-old former rectory in the Cotswolds, with a contemporary extension and garden. Bedrooms Six. Bathrooms Two bathrooms and two en suites.

Improvements made Added a large extension to create an open-plan living area with

folding doors that open out on to the patio. Fitted a new kitchen and utility room and added a guest bedroom with en suite. Decorated throughout.

Buying price750,000 in 2003. Renovation costs 300,000. Now worth 1.6m.

Cotswold idyllKeri Gardner transformed a modest former rectory into a contemporary home that works perfectly for family lifefEaturE KATHY HURST pHOtOGrapHS BRETT CHARLES

the beams in the living space were

sourced from Glulam Supplies

(023 8045 7236, glulam beams.co.uk).

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Design briefIve always liked the

idea of barn conversions so when I came to

renovate the house, I was keen to create an open, lofty feel with exposed beams, lots of light and soft, muted

colours.

Keri Gardners home in Gloucestershire, which she shares with her three young boys, is a lesson in how to blend the old with the new. Constructed some 200 years ago from local stone, the modest former rectory is every inch the rural dream: gabled, stone-mullioned windows; gently weathered clay roof tiles; and elegant chimney stacks that reach upwards to the sky. Its what initially drew me to the house, says Keri. I loved the period style and the original features.

Yet, despite its antiquated origins, the property is no relic. After

months of painstaking work overseen by Keri, who has a keen eye for design the house has been transformed into an enviable contemporary space where dramatic, decorative flourishes abound. Bold, statement

wallpaper is a defining feature throughout the

house, cleverly employed as a means of introducing colour

and pattern. In the vast, open-

plan living area there are numerous chic touches oversized lamps and elegant barstools in leather and walnut share space with a beautifully aged console table and a cowhide rug, the latter bought from the roadside in Chamonix. And the extension itself a light-filled, timber-clad space with bi-fold doors opening on to landscaped gardens has been designed to ensure that the living space is bright throughout the day.

tIMe WeLL SpeNtThe Gardners lived in the property for four years before deciding to embark on the renovation. The house was in a good state when I moved in, just not to my taste, so I had the luxury of taking my time. Its a very valuable lesson: if youre in too much of a hurry, there will inevitably be regrets, she says. As a result, Keri was able to understand

the rhythms of the house: to see where light falls at particular times of the day and the best angle from which to enjoy the sunset. By the time I sat down with an architect, I had a very clear idea of what I wanted to achieve, she says. Id taken time to research precisely which beams to use in the living area and exactly where to position the fireplace

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When I came to style the house, I pretty much had a blank canvas

INTERIOR INSPIRATIONMy dream home is something akin to a boutique hotel all crisp white sheets, bathrooms with clean lines and dramatic wallpaper. The master bedroom, with its velvet upholstered bedstead, always makes me feel like Im on a fabulous holiday. There are lots of low, sloping ceilings in the upstairs rooms, which meant I wasnt able to hang pictures behind headboards. Instead, I have used wallpaper as it helps to give depth and personality to a room.

and the soft seating area. Now I can sit and enjoy views in three directions: of the church, the gardens and cows that graze in the fields, she adds.

DREAM KITCHENWhile the existing kitchen was serviceable and attractive, Keri felt that it wasnt in-keeping with the contemporary extension. The old scheme had cream-painted Shaker units and wooden worktops but as soon as I decided to knock through to create our new open-plan living space, I knew Id have to update it. It would have been an almost Alice in Wonderland experience walking from a small cottagey kitchen into this lofty, modern space, she says.Keri was keen to create a seamless

transition between the original house and the extension, opting for sleek, flat-fronted contemporary units and keeping handles on drawers and cupboards to a minimum. The units themselves are a muted grey: 60% gloss and 40% matt. They have a lovely sheen; I wanted to avoid high gloss, which shows every finger mark and tends

BELOW The bar stools are from an interiors show, but Atlantic Shopping stocks similar (0121 230 1644, atlanticshopping.co.uk).

RIGHT The Aga is the only thing left from the original kitchen. I chose the colour scheme around it, says Keri. (0845 712 5207, agaliving.com).

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BeLoW Keri had the dining table made. Its such a good size and means I can accommodate friends and family for Sunday lunch, she says.

ABoVe The armchair was bought from a secondhand furniture shop. I love the warm, autumnal tone of the fabric, says Keri.


LEFT Keri has used accessories, such as the handcrafted green vase on the window sill, to add depth to her understated colour scheme throughout the house.

BELOW The main bedroom is a luxurious, inviting space. The upholstered bed is from The Big Bed Company (0845 287 2376, thebigbed company.co.uk). The embroidered cushions are from an interiors boutique in Tetbury, for similar try Parna (01865 522272, parna.co.uk).

RIGHT When I designed the house, I was keen to ensure that this guest bedroom, up in the eaves, had plenty of light. The glazed panels work really well, says Keri. The chair is from Sofa Workshop (0844 249 9161, sofaworkshop.com).

to be a nightmare when youre living with little people, Keri laughs. The kitchen is very much a family room

and the palette has been softened with a variety of stylish touches: walnut worktops and open shelving; glass splashbacks in a delicate duck-egg shade; and a composite white quartz work surface, with subtle blue flecks. I find the quartz a much more practical option than black granite, which can get quite watermarked and I like the way it helps to reflect light around the room. I also installed wooden flooring as I find it so much more calming and quieter than tiles, Keri adds. I cant stand the sound of chairs being dragged across stone floors its horrible!Keris love of feature walls is clearly

evident in this part of the house, in the form of Cole & Sons Cow Parsley wallpaper a nod to the propertys


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Its great to live somewhere that

suits us right down to the ground

beneath a window but, in this particular property, it was completely impractical. For a few hours each afternoon, the sunlight would be blinding. When I reconfigured this area, I shifted the sink along a metre or so: it makes tasks like washing up just that bit easier. Keri also opted for sensor-controlled

lighting and taps, which are energy efficient and conducive to relaxed family life. Children are notoriously bad at switching things off and, without the sensors, Id be forever following the boys around or dealing with flooded bathrooms, she laughs. Its one of those boring details, but something that works really well in real life. Its great to live somewhere that suits us right down to the ground even down to the location of the kitchen sink! GH

ABOVE Carpet from Rivendell Carpets (0117 963 7979, rivendell carpets.co.uk) and upholstered headboards from John Lewis, add texture to this cosy twin room (0845 604 9049, johnlewis.com).

RIGHT I love the sophisticated look of the tiles in the bathroom I find grey such a calming colour, says Keri. Tiles are from Topps Tiles (0800 783 6262, toppstiles.co.uk).

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KERIS STYLE ADVICEI always think guest spaces should be versatile the twin beds work well when people come to stay or my children have their friends over. The understated palette of blues and greys is gender-neutral and helps to create a relaxed atmosphere. I like to mix styles too, and have paired country-style gingham pillowcases and wicker baskets with more contemporary, upholsteredbed headboards.

Keris inspirationCombine serene blues with seascapes and classic furniture to emulate Keris guest room

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Ocean Surf print in light frame, from 65, John Lewis, 0845 604 9049, johnlewis.com.

Kandahar single storage bed in Flint brushed linen cotton, 620, Sofa.com,

0845 400 2222, sofa.com.

Jacquard check cushion in Blue, 24.99, Cargo, 0844 848 3300, cargohomeshop.com.

Punched iron table lamp, 109, Raft, 020 8450 5078, raftfurniture.co.uk.

LSA Alba carafe and tumbler, 22, Heals, 0870 024 0780, heals.co.uk.

Mississippi wool carpet in Coffee/Cream WS 106, 61 per sq m, Crucial Trading,

01562 743747, crucial-trading.com.

White storage cabinet, 69.95, Melody Maison, 01302 711116, melodymaison.co.uk.


country pursuitsKatherine and Keval Shah transformed a dated 1950s house into a light, bright country home for their family

fEaturE KATHY HURST pHOtOGrapHS RUPERT BARKER

Family styleKatherines home

combines vintage pieces with high-street buys for a quirky, modern look. White

walls are the perfect backdrop for her contemporary art and auction-house

vintage finds.


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The blind in the kitchen

was made using Clarke & Clarke fabric (01706

242010, clarke-clarke.co.uk).

House fact file

The propertyA detached 1950s home in Wiltshire. Bedrooms Four. Bathrooms One bathroom and one en suite.

Improvements made Extended to create a large master bedroom, en suite, kitchen/

breakfast room and double garage. Replaced bathroom. Replastered and decorated throughout.

Buying price245,000 in 2006. Renovation costs 130,000. Now worth 450,000.

W hen you visit Katherine and Keval Shahs home, theres a feeling of being right in the middle of the countryside. Standing in the entrance hall and looking through to the kitchen, you cant help but notice the fabulous views: open fields and billowing clouds, grazing cattle and cotswold stone walls.The location is undoubtedly what

attracted us to the house in the first place, says Katherine, of the property she and her husband share with their two children, dylan, four, and carys, three. We lived in London after we were married, but I always knew Id want to return to my hometown of Malmesbury, in Wiltshire. By the time we started to think about having kids, wed decided that we wanted to live somewhere theyd be able to run free, climb trees and enjoy wide-open skies.

reNoVAtIoN proJeCtWhen the couple first set eyes upon the property, it was a dated 1950s house built of dull, grey stone a far cry from the home it is today. It was so non-descript that Katherine, who grew up close by, had never even noticed it before. The place had been well-loved


When friends visit, well often end up clustered around the kitchen table

by an elderly couple, but hadnt been touched for about 50 years, she explains. There was no central heating and there was peeling, flowery wallpaper at every turn. At the rear of the property, there was an outside toilet, a coal shed and a lean-to conservatory clinging precariously to one of the external walls. By the time we viewed it, the house had been on the market for some time. I think the scale of the work required just put people off.Soon after taking possession of the

house, the couple submitted plans to enlarge the footprint of the building, creating a large master suite and double garage. The sitting and dining rooms were completely overhauled and now boast limestone fireplaces (which were handcrafted by a local stonemason) and original floorboards. The dark, narrow galley kitchen was extended and transformed into a light and airy kitchen/breakfast room with doors leading out on to a secluded patio and landscaped garden. Our architect understood from the off what we wanted to create and

above The 1950s styling of the Smeg fridge (0844 557 9907, smeguk.com) and Wesco stove kettle are a nod to the propertys mid-century origins.

right The dresser in the dining room was sourced at auction and its legs painted in Farrow & Balls Old White (01202 850240, farrow-ball.com).

above inset The Kirstie Jackson limited edition prints are from Big House Devon (07979 306079, bighousedevon.co.uk).

above The light-filled sitting room opens out on to a sunny patio. I love to sit here and look out across the fields, says Katherine. The rug and upholstered chairs are from Laura Ashley (0871 983 5999, lauraashley.com).

right Auction finds and colourful artworks make a real style statement. For a similar patchwork chair try Kelly Swallow (01992 310280, kellyswallow.co.uk).


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DESIGN DECISIONSWhile the house was structurally sound, it needed a lot of work. We needed to budget for central heating, new electrics and plumbing and replastering throughout. Every room needed a complete overhaul. Consequently, a large proportion of our budget went on things that are essentially unseen. Given the money we spent, it would have been easy to skimp on aesthetics, but we chose to give the house the attention it deserves selecting high-quality materials like travertine, wood and limestone and having things custom made.



completely understood my vision of a kitchen where I could cook while children busied themselves with their crayons and colouring books, she continues. This is undoubtedly my favourite room: I love the combination of the country-style Shaker cabinets, butchers block worktop and travertine tiles and the views from the kitchen window mean that washing up is rarely a chore!The kitchen is where well gather for

meals and, when friends visit, well often end up clustered around the kitchen table, chatting as we share a bottle of wine. Its such a cliche, but this is very much the heart of the house, she adds.

NATURAL LIGHTKatherine and Keval were keen to take advantage of the propertys south-facing aspect something the original 1950s architect had overlooked. The house is

ideally positioned and has great views from the rear. But when we bought it there were only two windows on the southern side, neither of them larger than 60cm squared, Katherine says. Out came the tiny metal-framed panes and the external walls were remodelled so that large patio doors could span the full width of both the sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room. A window was also installed in one of the bedrooms to take advantage of the sunlight and expansive views over open fields. An abundance of light is one of the

defining features of the house, which, even in winter, feels bright and airy. The sun just streams into the back of the house and drenches these once dingy rooms in a wonderful natural glow, Katherine says. Large expanses of glass also allow the house to connect with the countryside beyond. I always look

What was your inspiration for the interior?Im intrigued by the idea of things that have a history a story to tell and combining them with newer, high-street finds. When we first moved in, we spent many Saturdays scouring auction houses and would come back laden with chairs, bookcases and blanket boxes.

How did you decide on a scheme for the decor?We wanted to emphasise the propertys bright, sunny feel so we chose a white backdrop. It works really well and bounces light around the rooms. The neutral backdrop has also enabled us to make some bold design choices.

Decorating advice

We wanted to emphasise the propertys bright, sunny feel so we chose a white backdrop


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far left The French-style upholstered bed is from Feather & Black (01243 380 600, feather andblack.com).Exposed floorboards, a vintage steamer trunk and a pair of painted bedside tables complete the look.

left A travertine splashback, reclaimed sink and painted panelling make for a classic country look. A bold, red towel from PiP Studio adds further character (pipstudio.com).

above Katherine bought Keval the Rob Ryan papercut as an anniversary gift and had it framed locally (misterrob.co.uk). His work is wonderfully quirky I love the contrast of the blue and fuchsia against the plain white walls, says Katherine.

forward to the weekend and our more leisurely breakfasts. Well sit for some time after the children have gone off to play, just taking in the lovely views. on a nice summers day well throw open the doors and the children will run in and out.

tHrIfty CHICWhen it came to furnishing the house, Katherine and Keval scoured antiques markets and local auction houses for pieces that would add an individual touch. The chapel chairs in the kitchen were rescued from a village church just a few miles down the road and the blanket boxes, wardrobes and chests of drawers in the bedrooms are also vintage finds. a wingback chair, reupholstered in quirky patchwork, takes pride of place in the dining room, along with a beloved vintage Singer sewing machine Katherine inherited from her mother.


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Were delighted with how the house looks and it works perfectly for a family

Im also a bit of an eBay addict, Katherine laughs. I picked up the farmhouse table in the kitchen for only 26 because there was a burn mark on the top. Keval sanded it back so the wood now has that wonderful look of Swedish bleached pine, and I painted the legs in a nice, warm off-white. There really isnt much that cant be transformed with a couple of coats of Farrow & Ball!The house testifies to the couples love

of art. an early painting by cornish artist Melanie Mcdonald, bought for a snip at a local auction, hangs in the dining room; and a series of lithographs from an oxford saleroom are dotted around the house. We hung some of the pictures in the childrens rooms and have also used PVc-free wall stickers for additional interest, Katherine says. They have been keen, too, to support West country artists and recently bought a series of screen prints bold, colourful images of famous landmarks by Bath-based artist Kirstie Jackson. I love the way they add a shot of colour to an otherwise white wall, she says.

FINAL WorDToday the property all gleaming render, contemporary white interior and exposed floorboards is unrecognisable from its former guise. Were delighted with how the house looks and it works perfectly for a family, says Katherine. GH

Above In Dylans room, the cowboy-print bedlinen is from Cath Kidston (0845 026 2440, cathkidston.co.uk).

rIght The red and white striped tub is from Runaway Coast (0845 054 3775, runawaycoast.com). The chest of drawers is an auction find and looks great with the modern art print.


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KATHERINESDECORATIVE TOUCHESI love the combination of white walls, painted furniture and stripped wooden floorboards and I like to add character with colourful accessories. People never fail to comment on our patchwork armchair its the first thing you notice when you open the door. The colourful enamel beakers on the mantelpiece add a lovely dash of colour to the room too.

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Gold gilt Monaco frame, 230, Ayers & Graces,

01582 536760, ayersandgraces.com.

Alsop circular mirror, 125, The Chandelier & Mirror Company, 01322 437112, chandeliers andmirrors.co.uk.

Swallow Wings chair, 1,500, Kelly

Swallow, 01992 310280,

kellyswallow.co.uk.

Farmhouse dining set, 855, UniqueChic Furniture, 0115 986 9222, uniquechicfurniture.co.uk.

Dar Allegra 9, 265, KES Lighting, 0845 634 3112, keslighting.co.uk.

Oak ebony, 58 per sq m, The Natural Wood Floor Company, 020 8871 9771, naturalwoodfloor.co.uk.

Purple flower arrangement, 45,

Grey Rose by Jane Packer at Debenhams, 0844 800 8877, debenhams.com.


What attracted you to the property?The sloped woodland setting with stunning views over the trees and towards the city. We also love the unusual split-level layout designed to maximise the light and panorama.

What was your inspiration?As I am an artist and designer, I wanted to create a home that reflects the themes of my work and the way our family lives. I often use bird and leaf images in my work and this lovely setting is totally inspirational. We wanted to keep the light and airy feel of the house,

but love colour so we used strong colours on doors and feature walls. As the house is set in woodland, we wanted to reflect its environment but also keep the contemporary urban feel of city life, as we are only a few miles away from central London.

Why did you decide to move to South London?We lived in a Victorian house nearby and knew of these houses. When we viewed the house we were so bowled over by the potential, we decided immediately it was the one for us. We love this area Crystal Palace, East Dulwich and Forest

oasis in the cityArtist Sarah Hamilton and her husband Mark Dunford transformed a 1950s house into a beautiful and practical light-filled home

fEaturE CLARE DOMINGUEZ pHOtOGrapHS CARLOS DOMINGUEZ

The propertyA late 1950s house in Dulwich, South London that had been vacant for a number of years and was consequently in a state of disrepair. The house is located next to woodland in a rare green space in the city. Bedrooms Four. Bathrooms One, plus one shower/WC.

Improvements madeNew kitchen, bathroom and separate shower/cloakroom installed. Complete rewiring and replumbing, removal of hot air central heating and replacement with radiators. All walls and ceilings replastered and decorated, plus back garden landscaped.

Buying price540,000 in 2007. Renovation costs 40,000.

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Dining areaThe blue enamel bread bin was bought at a French car boot sale. The Smiths clock was a present and the Eames chair is Everton Blue son Lukes favourite football team.

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Kitchen Clean lines and a streamlined look is the order of the day in the kitchen. Painted oyster-grey cabinets are teamed with oak wall cupboards to complement the wooden fl oorboards. The fl oor is original and had been protected for years by nylon carpet tiles. Stainless steel appliances add a modern feel.

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Hill are nearby. It is such a green area of London with lovely parks, restaurants and shops right on the doorstep, yet it is so easy to get into London. We feel weve got the best of both worlds: it feels like we are practically in the countryside and yet were only five miles from Trafalgar Square.

How long did the work take to complete?About a year and a half. Once the basics such as the electrics and the plumbing were done, we tackled each room one by one and really took our time.

Which rooms are you most pleased with?The studio, the sitting room and the kitchen. The kitchen was made for u

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