TACK LINg DI Y
To help keep costs down, Kyle and Gemma
took on most of the DIy themselves and have
certainly learnt a lot during the process. There
was one occasion when Kyle accidentally
drilled into a live wire in the wall – thankfully
he was fine – so they have since invested in
a wire detector.
Gemma loves upcycling furniture and
has revamped several pieces in the house,
including two mid-century chests of drawers
that are now in the guest bedroom. She
purchased them second hand online and
painted on a geometric design to give them
character. ‘I’ve also taught myself macramé
and I’ve made plant hangers, wall hangings
and the light shade in the hallway,’ she says.
a cosy throw makes
simple bench seating
appear more inviting
idea to steaL
To stop the dining area looking
cramped, Gemma added a compact
table and bench rather than a
cumbersome set. The space feels
personal thanks to the displays on
the picture ledges above.