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| 25bhfor stockists go to where to buy 25bh october 2017^ |^139modern townhouseglass designs, as well as adding woodlaminate flooring in the hallway andsnug. ‘We were so nervous when weput the first lick of paint on thewalls,’ admits Sammy. ‘But sincethen, we’ve become more confidentand have probably spent a month’ssalary on tester pots!’Waiting to see how they used thespace was undoubtedly their bestdecision. ‘The show home was laidout with a dining room at the front,but we decided to use it as a snug,’says Sammy. ‘We bought a big tablefor the kitchen instead because thathad become our most sociable room.’Luckily, the pair have similartastes when it comes to interiors. ‘Ilike the sleek, modern look, but it’simportant things don’t start to feeltoo clinical, which is why I fell forsome of the features like the exposedbrick walls and metal beams in thekitchen,’ says Sammy. ‘Although I’ma big fan of accessories, I dislikeclutter so I try to only shop for thingsI need, rather than buying things Ilike and finding a place for them tolive. I’m always on the lookout andtake inspiration from everythingfrom shop displays to hotels.’The last job was to revamp thegarden, adding a deck with gazebo,creating a terrace area for thebarbecue and adding electric socketsfor outdoor lighting. ‘We bought lotsof artificial plants and trees as realflowers don’t last now that we haveour husky pup Kali,’ says Sammy.‘Buying a new build was the perfectchoice for us – we use every room butstill feel we have space to grow.’GUESTBEDROOM‘We wanted anAmerican-stylecabin feel in here,’says Sammy.Fine DecorDistinctive Parquetwood reclaimwallpaper in cream,£12.99 per roll,I Love wallpaperDRESSINGROOMSammy was ableto create a stylishshowroom feelin this generous-sized space.tobias chair, £55,Ikea. Love LeDfeature light,£50, Next``````MASTERBEDROOMShimmering goldshades create aluxurious look.Laura Ashley’sbaker mirror, £310,has the same look``````BATHROOMA quirk y, rusticwine rack adds afun touch.reclaimed winerack, £30, rusticretro Furniture atetsy. Find bulbfestoon lights, £45,cox & cox