hoMe | real living
As the layout of the house
doesn’t allow for a separate
dining room, Gemma created
a dedicated dining area in the
living room. ’The open-plan
feel works perfectly for us,
especially in summer when
we can open the doors onto
the garden,’ says Gemma. ‘My
aim in this space was to make
it somewhere we could kick
back and relax, and host friends
and family.’
With the property being a
new-build, it meant the couple
had a completely clean slate to
work with, and the fun part of
decorating could begin straightaway. Gemma started out with
a minimalist approach, but as
time went on, she soon found
herself introducing more pattern
and texture into the mix to
create a look that has a slightly
bohemian feel.
‘Scandinavian interiors have
always inspired me, so there’s
definitely a sense of simplicity in
the way we’ve decorated – using
clean lines and a cool palette as
a base throughout,’ she says.
‘I found Instagram to be a great
source of ideas, too; there are so
many accounts packed full of
style and personality – I could
sit for hours scrolling!’PATTERN AND TExTURE
Although the tropical wallpaper
makes a statement in the master
bedroom, the main backdrop is
grey, which balances the vibrant
print and is calm and cosy.