Style at Home

3 style buystable, chairs and other pieces togetherto create a cosy, homely environment.Major renovationsOur next task was raising the extension’sflat roof so we could update the bathroomand kitchen. We decided to tackle thisjob in summer because we knew it wouldcause a lot of upheaval in the kitchen andthat it would be easier to have barbecueswhile the room was out of action.Unfortunately, there was a big leak in thebathroom, so we had to wait for everythingto dry out. This meant we couldn’t installthe fittings until November, and as we hadguests due for Christmas, it was suddenlya mad rush to get it all finished in time, butwe couldn’t leave them without a loo!By spring 2015 we’d saved up enough toupdate the kitchen. It had been an emptyshell for a while, and we’d been making dowith a kettle, toaster and grill in the livingGREEN COURT‘To reflect the light, we’vebrightened up this spaceby painting the wall whiteand the fences in WillowGarden Shades by Cuprinol’GREAT IDEA‘Look for second-handshutters if you’re ona budget – ourscame from eBay’Velvetcushions, £each, Monty’sVintage Shop``````Small floralceramic jug,£4.50, TheContemporaryHome``````Distressed metal star, £29.95,Marquis & Dawe at Notonthehighstreet.com``````| 19Love ithousetohome.co.uk/styleathome SEPTEMBER 2016TWO-BED TERRACE