GARDEN ROOM MAKEOVER
Now we have a light,
bright, inviting space
W
hen Lynsey and her fiancé
Michael first bought their
compact two-bedroom
home in Gloucestershire, they were
delighted to inherit a generous sun
room, complete with large windows,
a vaulted ceiling and garden access.
However, despite its proximity to the
main living area, it soon became nothing
more than a glorified storage space and
makeshift office. A year after moving in
and having lived with the
problematic cramped ground floor
layout, the couple knew it was
time to realise the potential of the
neglected sun room and, in turn, increase
their living space.STEP ONEThe first task was to
rid the space of office paraphernalia.
‘As I often work from home, I couldn’t pack
everything away,’ explains Lynsey, ‘so after
a few failed attempts at incorporating an
office downstairs, we eventually settled on
the more permanent and peaceful setting
of our under-used second bedroom.’ The
couple then opted to free up much needed
space in the living room by moving the
dining table into the sun room. ‘We love
entertaining family and friends, so the aim
was to create a dedicated eating area that
not only effectively doubled our available
living space, but also improved links to the
garden,’ says Lynsey.STEP TwO The couple’s initial
plan was simply to refresh the room with a
coat of paint, but it soon became apparent
that the floor tiles had seen better days.Lynsey Arnold transformed a neglected room into an
airy, Scandi-style dining area, perfect for entertaining
The vintage-inspired double pendant
fitting was specifically chosen for its
ability to allow soft pools of light to
illuminate the entire surface of the
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Before
Good idea!
No space for planters? Try hanging
them up. Lynsey crafted her retro
holders from knotted lengths of
string, but ready-woven hangers are
available from Ikea – suspend
them from a branch for
added style.A comfy compact armchair, on
permanent loan from the spare room,
offers a quiet corner in which to sit,
relax and take in garden views
‘What’s more, they felt rather cold and
definitely not in keeping with my vision of
a welcoming, sociable space,’ says Lynsey.
As a fan of all things Scandi, Lynsey was
keen to introduce a relaxing mix of neutral
colours and natural materials. She