A similar retro-style nest of tables is
available from Amazon. The cushions are
from TK Maxx and the throw is from NextThe front room
is a peaceful
retreat decorated
in a soothing
palette, the perfect
backdrop for Fiona
and Iain’s collection
of landscape
paintings by Fiona’s
late mother
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A pale fur throw adds texture
to the room and is cosy for
evenings watching TV,
or reading, throughout
the year.Good idea!
‘My mother was Spanish, so maybe that explains why
a Mediterranean corner was needed in our otherwise
very Scottish coastal cool abode!’
The family room
is a fun lively space
for listening to music
and entertaining
friends. The sofas
and wallpaper – Sula
by Scion – are from
John Lewis
allowing light to travel through both
spaces, but wonderfully sound-proof and
can be opened when we want to.’
Incorporating the garage has resulted in
a dynamic, dramatic space, enabling them
to install bright south-facing skylights
that bring warm light into the room. Plus,
the variation in ceiling heights adds lively
interest. Fiona and Iain have also installed
a stunning wall of glass overlooking the
back garden, choosing a single pane
sliding door. Both keen gardeners, they
can admire their handiwork now, whatever
the weather.
The kitchen design and installation
were a major undertaking and went very
smoothly thanks to the excellent skills
and teamwork of the various tradesmen.
When it came to the kitchen, Fiona knew
more or less what she wanted, but found
the guidance she received from supplier
Archispek, really supportive.
The blue trim framing one wall of units
cleverly breaks up the different white
tones in the space and the distressed-
wood veneer on the cabinetry adds
further contrast. ‘I wanted the effect to
be minimal, but not too clinical, and I feel
we’ve succeeded,’ Fiona says. ‘We love the
marble-effect laminate worktop around
the room, it’s practical to have beside the
hob and sink’. It’s made from a great value
compressed laminate that can be cut
without the need for an edging strip.