Anwen chose a striking yellow and duck egg patterned wallpaper to give the dining room of her 500-year-old cottage a modern look. The two pendants, hung low above the dining table, are ideal for creating atmosphere, while mismatched dining chairs add to the eclectic vibe.
1/10 Dining area with wallpaper
Ione wallpaper
Sanderson
Similar pendant lights, Reno
BHS
2/10 Original living room features
The living room has a modern look thanks to the way Anwen has mixed dark neutrals with bright accents in turquoise. The original inglenook with woodburning stove makes a great feature.
Woven Nos Da cushion
Donna Wilson
Similar woodburning stove
Hunter
3/10 Cosy corner
Anwen re-upholstered the armchair in the corner of her living room in a chic dogtooth fabric, while a large wicker basket provides storage for magazines.
Armchair, upcycled by
Pea
French Sac cushion
Random Retail
4/10 White Shaker-style kitchen
White-painted Shaker-style units ensure the cottage's kitchen is bright and airy, while a large modern ceramic kitchen sink copes well with all the family washing-up.
For similar kitchen doors, try Stat in Off-White
Ikea
5/10 Hallway with flagstone floor
There's space in the cottage's hallway for a handy sideboard, while the front door, painted in duck egg, adds a hint of subtle colour.
For similar sideboard, try the Buffet Barbade
Maisons du Monde
6/10 Coat rack in hallway
Vintage crates provide perfect storage for shoes in Anwen's country-style hallway.
For similar crates, try
Baileys Home and Garden
7/10 Simple bedroom
Anwen painted the walls and ceiling white in her bedroom to keep it light and airy. The wrought-iron bed contrasts with the crisp white for a monochrome look that's easy to live with.
For similar bed, try
Feather & Black
8/10 Guest bedroom
Keeping with the monochrome look, Anwen chose a bedroom wallpaper for her guest room with a striking photo-image design. A handy sofa bed pulls out for when friends and family stay.
Wallpaper, for similar try Beside-the-Sea
Laura Ashley
9/10 Country-style family bathroom
The panelled ledge in Anwen's country-style bathroom provides display space for decorative accessories, while a freestanding bath gives a period feel.
Bath, for similar try the Norfolk
Bathstore
Tongue and groove, try
EASIPanel
10/10 White painted exterior
Green-blue painted woodwork gives the front of Anwen's cottage a country look.
Exterior eggshell, for similar try Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
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