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Soften the space above

a mantelpiece with a

round mirror.

Circular wooden

mirror, 71cm,

£35, Dunelm

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ideas to steal

Use cushions to add colour and pattern to

your room and update the covers when you

want a quick and cheap refresh.

area. And to save money she painted
the bedrooms herself. ‘It was quite a job,’
reveals Sarah. ‘Elsie’s bedroom was a deep
red previously, so it took me about six
coats of paint to cover it up!’
Sarah has opted for light, bright
pastel shades in the bedrooms, while
downstairs she has gone for a softer
palette featuring light greys and inky
blues. And throughout the property
she has highlighted the home’s original
architectural features – the door frames,
coving and picture rails – in a chalky
white colour to ensure that each space

Bring the outdoors

in and add height

to your living room

with a houseplant.

Medium Fiddle

leaf faux fig tree,

£39.50, M&S

Standard-sized doormats are never sufficient

for a whole family to walk over; protect your

hallway with a longer stylish runner.

Riya woven jute runner, 66cm x 200cm, £39, Made

Slogan wall art

will make a fun

focal point.

Follow Your Heart

wall art, 52cm x

52cm, £69,

Oliver Bonas

Nothing beats an L-shaped sofa accessorised

with plump cushions for snugness.

Waterford sofa, from £1,664, Darlings of Chelsea

Osaka

printed

cushion,

£22,

Oasis

flows seamlessly into the next.

‘It’s important for me to get the

background right – the walls, flooring and

main pieces of furniture – because they

are expensive to change, but then I love

rearranging the accessories to keep the

house looking fresh and current without

too much extra investment.’

Sarah has the house exactly as she

envisaged it now. ‘I will always be tweaking

bits here and there, and adapting the

children’s bedrooms to grow with them,’

she concludes. ‘But all the major work is

done and we love it.’

The bedstead and tables, both from Winsor, add a touch of

glamour to the master bedroom. ‘I wanted to add interest

to one wall in my bedroom so I chose a simple striped

wallpaper to give the room a calm feel,’ says Sarah. The

wallpaper is Stripe by Cole & Son; the peacock cushion and

lamb base are from HomeSense. The ottoman is from Next

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