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modern detached| 25bh25bh OCTOBER 2017 | 53with communal living in mind. Thekitchen island allows Jenny to keep an eyeon the children while she cooks, a readingnook in the sitting room invites relaxationwhile still being in the thick of things.And a blanket box in the master bedroomprovides the perfect spot for the childrento watch TV so that the family can relaxtogether on weekend mornings. ‘It wasimportant to create a multifunctional homerather than one with separate rooms fordifferent uses,’ explains Jenny.Having two young children has notstopped Jenny indulging in her passionfor fabric and pattern. The wallpapers shehas chosen add a softening touch – fromthe boat-themed design on the landingand the bird motif in the master bedroomto Harry’s Cath Kidston car print. ‘It’sall about balancing a pleasing scheme withpracticality,’ ref lects Jenny.Adding character to her home has alsoopened new doors for Jenny, who used towork in human resources and has recentlystarted an interior design company. ‘Mycareer gave me a gift for connecting withpeople,’ she explains, ‘while decorating myhome has lead to a passion for interiors.Launching the business enabled me tocombine both those skills.’ And she is surethat the key to a happy home is filling itwith the people and objects you love themost. ‘If I can help others to achieve thatresult with as much success as we have,’Jenny says, ‘I’ll be very happy.’HARRY’S BEDROOMA Union Jack chest of drawers and a classicwallpaper design add a retro feel.Try kids teepee play tent, £34, Hobbycraft``````EN SUITEMosaic and metro tiles bring contrastand character to this compact space.Marblemosaics sells Natural Stone RealRiver Pebble Mosaic tiles, £29.99sq m``````MOLLY’S BEDROOMThe wrought-iron bed doubles upas a sofa for Molly’s friends.Amy bed, £249, Dreams. Antique Rose Bouquetwallpaper, £25 per roll, Cath KidstonfoR stockists gO TO WHERE TO Buy