The 1930s chalet bungalow in West Sussex was extended horizontally and vertically and given a makeover with coastal-style cladding to create a light and spacious family home.
1/10 Exterior
2/10 Living room
Large picture windows and a neutral palette keep the living room light. The classic scheme combines antique furniture, faded florals and a traditional rug.
Sofas
Ikea
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Kate Forman
3/10 Living room fireplace
Elegant touches are added to the living room chimney breast with an off-white woodburning stove providing warmth on chilly days and an ornate mirror maximising light.
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Chesney’s Stoves
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The French Mirror Company
4/10 Dining room
A pretty painted look was achieved in the dining room with bespoke panelling adding a period touch. The bookcase is actually a door that opens on to the boot room.
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Neptune
Blind and chair fabric
Laura Ashley
5/10 Kitchen diner
The classic country look of this light-filled kitchen is achieved by teaming a painted farmhouse table with Windsor chairs.
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Next
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CPW Furniture
6/10 Kitchen
The hand-made kitchen cabinets, painted in a soft grey blue, are teamed with a matching pantry cupboard and open shelves and plate rack for a co-ordinated look. A butler sink and brass tap add to the period feel.
Units
Middleton Bespoke
Wall paint
Stony Ground by Farrow & Ball
7/10 Kitchen worktop
A wooden worktop provides a classic country touch in the kitchen, while brick tiles make a practical splashback, as well as adding a modern edge to the scheme.
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Johnson Tiles
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Not on the High Street
8/10 Bedroom
Antique and painted furniture are combined to create a timeless feel in the main bedroom, while faded floral accessories enhance the country look.
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Kit Stone
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Milk and Honey
9/10 Guest bedroom
Ditsy florals are the order of the day in the guest bedroom. Heart decorations on the wall create an eyecatching focal point.
Blind and throw fabric
Cath Kidston
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Jim Lawrence
10/10 Bathroom
Wall panelling adds a centuries-old feel in the bathroom and is combined with period-style fixtures. A jaunty striped blind fabric mirrors the panelling.
Bath, basin and loo
Brighton Plumbing
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Tesco
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