Step inside a 1930s semi
A five-bed semi in Kingston Upon-Thames with a sleek modern interior.

A five-bed semi in Kingston Upon-Thames with a sleek modern interior.
1/9 Edwardian semi house tour
2/9 Edwardian semi house tour hallway
Chalky white walls and large, modern mirror maximises the natural light in this hallway. A matching console table gives a coordinated look and a fitted doormat protects the carpet from muddy shoes.
Side table
Tablemakers
Door
The London Door Company
3/9 Edwardian semi house tour living room
Soothing tones of stone, beige and white on the walls create a soft and sophisticated look in this living room. A fluffy rug and cushion add texture to the room and artificial flowers brighten up the fireplace all year round.
Mirror
Mirror World
Rug
IKEA
Paint
Dulux
4/9 Edwardian semi house tour dining room
A large dining table provides the focus for this modern kitchen-diner and a small breakfast bar is ideal for quick snacks.
Table
Tablemakers
5/9 Edwardian semi house tour kitchen
The kitchen features bespoke worktops and birch floor tiles to help create a feeling of space.
Units
SDS Interiors
Tiles
Lathams
6/9 Edwardian semi house tour living room
Striking modern funiture creates a stylish focal point in an open-plan living space. A corner sofa is great for seating a large family and a soft rug softens a polished beechwood floor.
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Table
Tablemakers
Wallpaper
Cole & Son
7/9 Edwardian semi house tour children's bedroom
A chic feature wall in hot pink damask wallpaper is a great way to give a child's bedroom an instant 'grown-up' feel. This day bed doubles as a sofa and offers plenty of valuable storage space underneath.
Wallpaper
Graham & Brown
Bed
IKEA
8/9 Edwardian semi house tour bedroom
A bold rose-print wallpaper creates a feminine focal point in the master bedroom. The modern bedstead and dressing table keep the look contemporary.
Wallpaper
Graham & Brown.
9/9 Edwardian semi house tour bathroom
An extra-wide rectangular basin and simple modern mixer tap give this bathroom a hotel-chic look. The mirror makes the most of the natural light and matches the immaculate wooden stand.
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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