The dining area is Hope’s favourite spot. ‘The only
contrast wall colour in the house is in our dining space
- I wanted one bold statement. Our dining table, from
John Lewis, extends to seat 12 – I love seeing a full
table, with loads of people, food and candles,’ she says
Style idea
Use a
contrasting
wall colour in
an open-plan
space to create a
separate zone
Dining area
Hope knocked through a separating
wall to avoid having a traditional
dining room. ‘I don’t understand
why people do this – it creates an
awkward space and furniture never
sits comfortably. We chose to go the
other way as we love to entertain,’
she says. Painting two walls in bold
Oxford Blue from Dulux Heritage
has managed to make it a distinct
zone from the kitchen. ‘Adding
a radiator cover, drinks trolley and
ladder shelving makes the room
feel homely and cosy.’‘I wanted to breathe
new life into this
house again. We saw
the potential as soon
as we walked
through the door’
Making
Make a
stylish vase
on page 48