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Looking for scandi-style decorating inspiration? Take a look at this Victorian terraced house with white walls, oak flooring and pops of colour. See inside more real homes at housetohome.co.uk
This three-bedroom, Victorian terrace in Surrey has been transformed into a cool Scandi-style family home.
1/12 The exterior
2/12 Living area
The open-plan living room has been kept fresh and simple with white walls and oak flooring. Pops of colour and patterns have been added to create an eclectic look.
Vases
Zanders and Sons
3/12 Living area
A mix of modern and retro-style furniture works really well in this large open-plan living room.
Sofa
Ikea
4/12 Iconic design
Iconic furniture is mixed with bold patterns for a fun look.
Nest of tables
Ercol
Similar rug
Zanders and Sons
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5/12 Kitchen
The owner felt that the kitchen should be kept fairly traditional to fit within the Victorian house. She chose a Shaker-style door in a cream finish to brighten the small room.
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6/12 Home office
A home office has been created within the dining room by simply adding a desk and chair in a shelved alcove.
Similar shelf
Ikea
7/12 Colourful accents
We love the selection of bright glassware displayed proudly on open shelves on the dining room wall.
Similar glassware
Berry Red
8/12 Master bedroom
The bedroom has been kept calm and tranquil by using a simple white and blue colour scheme. The trees wallpaper reminds the Scandinavian owner of her village home.
Wallpaper
wallpapersales.co.uk
9/12 Simple surfaces
Accessories have been kept few and far between to prevent a cluttered look in the bedroom.
Similar lamp
Ocean lighting
10/12 Lofty living
Loft type beds are perfect for bedrooms for pre-teens as they leave lots of room beneath them for relaxing and studying.
Bed
Ikea
11/12 Cool boys room
The kids' bedrooms have been kept simple with white walls. Bright colours have been added with artwork and soft furnishings.
Bed
Ikea
12/12 Family bathroom
The original avocado suite and peeling linoleum was ripped out and replaced with a fresh white suite and slate-effect floors. A splash of colour was added with a bright shower curtain.
Shower curtain
Marimekko
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Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.
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