Style at Home

MY HOME...FOCAL POINT‘The woodburnerwas already herewhen we moved in- it not only lookslovely but it’s alsovery efficient andcreates plentyof warmth’TREAT TIME‘We splashed out on twoitems in here – the woodfloor from Quick-Step, whichfits in well with the age andstyle of the house, and theBluebell sofa, from Sofa.com’GREAT IDEA‘Make cushions out ofyour favourite fabricsand don’t be afraidto mix and match’‘We’ve doneABOUT MEI’m Victoria Gallimore,33, and I own restored furniture andfurnishings company cherryvintage.co.uk. I live with my fiancé AndyGarnham, 36, and our dog, Spike.MY HOMEA two-bed Victorianterrace in Isleworth, Middlesex,which we bought in 2013.WHEN I BOUGHT ITThe house wasa 1970s nightmare, with a riot of pinepanelling, damp patches, a failing flatroof, crumbling plaster, dated kitchenunits and run-down flooring.AND NOWWe replastered the wallsand gave it a tasteful colour scheme,fitted a raised roof, and installed anew kitchen and bathroom.STYLE TIPUsing a neutral palette ofgreys and off-whites gives you a calmbase and a great backdrop for brightcushions, paintings and accessories.16 |SEPTEMBER 2016 housetohome.co.uk/styleathome