HOME + GARDEN
REAL HOMES
Vienna Crystal Polished Chrome 5 Light Orb Chandelier,
£ 425, Laura Ashley
Matilda Armchair, £ 1,350, Neptune
Set of 4 Kraak Vase Prints- Indigo & White, £ 395, OKA
Margot Wardrobe,
£ 1,995, Loaf
when it came to the budget, but one thing that was non-negotiable was air conditioning. Being a timberframed house, it turns into a sauna in the summer! We also originally wanted bifold doors, but ended up choosing French doors and I’ m so glad we did. Looking back, there are definitely things I’ d change or do differently, but you make the best decisions you can at the time with what’ s available. Styles evolve, just like all our bathrooms and the decor have over time.
Who did you welcome on board to help complete the project? Architects, builders, suppliers etc? JPD Architecture were our architects and Lancaster Builders did the groundworks and original build. Since then we have had Lang Building & Landscaping install all the new bathrooms with fittings from Roper Rhodes, Tavistock Bathrooms and Easy Bathrooms. The kitchen update was done by Lang and the cooker hood was Luxeair and Hardware Freland. The kitchen came from Kitchens Unlimited in Tenterden; I believe it’ s now called Lily Rose.
What do you love most about your home today? Thankfully, there is nothing that I don’ t love about our home.
What’ s next for you? Would you ever want to complete another restoration project in the future? I will never say never, but it’ s unlikely that I will ever do it again. But who knows- maybe one day when I can no longer look after the garden!
Vintage Style Persian Medallion Rug, £ 105, My Secret Boutique
Lyon French Painted Coffee Table with Drawers, £ 489, Maison Haven Furniture
Pink Stella Chunky Knit Throw, £ 105, Sweetpea & Willow
White Stone
Effect Makena Vase- 45cm, £ 119, Where Saints Go
Winchcombe Smoked Oak 5ft Kingsize Sleigh Bed, £ 1,250, The Cotswold Company
Rustic Black Skeleton Wall Clock with
Roman
Numerals, £ 15.95, Melody Maison makingmagnoliahome. co. uk making _ magnolia _ home
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