Style at Home

as the Orla Kiely wallpaper in the familyroom. Finally, most of our accessories andbedding has come from Marks & Spencer,John Lewis, Ikea and Matalan.Although everything has come togetherin the end, I did make a few mistakes alongthe way as I was trying to get everythingfinished quickly. For instance, I wish I’dchosen granite rather than wood-effectkitchen worktops, and I rushed into buyingliving room curtains from Dunelm, whichhad to be professionally altered when Idecided I wanted eyelets. But overall, I lovethe way the house has turned out.``````A change for the betterThere are still a few things on my list forthe future – I have my eye on a new diningtable from Made and I want to add somepictures to the staircase. But next up isEvie’s room as it won’t be long before she’sa teenager, so we’re giving her space amore mature makeover with a mint greenscheme and metal vintage-style bed.We’ve quickly settled into village lifeand the house finally feels like our home.The area has a lovely community spirit,``````and there’s always events and fairs goingon, plus it’s only a three-minute walk toa pretty wooded nature reserve.One of my favourite spaces is the frontliving room, and I often light candles for acosy night in with Philip. The family roomat the back works well, too, as it’s airy andspacious – even when all five of us are inthere. It’s also ideal for entertaining as ithas large patio doors that lead outside.Plus, six months after moving in, we hadthe rear garden levelled and landscapedbecause it sloped quite dramatically, soI can’t wait to make the most of it now.Although we’ll most likely end updownsizing in about 10 years time whenthe children have flown the nest – maybeeven somewhere warm by the sea with aswimming pool – at the moment, this placesuits the whole family perfectly.’STYLE TIP‘Pick curtains insimilar neutralhues throughout tocreate continuity’DRESS IT UP‘I’ve added popsof purple andorange to ourbedroom, like theKlimt picture fromIkea and Marks &Spencer bedding’``````RETRO VIBE‘Our dressingtable fits perfectlyin this small space’``````Like us on facebook.com/styleathomemagand seeour latest videos, housetours and decorating tips.32 |SEPTEMBER 2016 housetohome.co.uk/styleathome