Take a look around Claire's quirky vintage-style home
A striking red leather sofa and ottoman add a shot of accent colour in Claire's pure-white living room.

A striking red leather sofa and ottoman add a shot of accent colour in Claire's pure-white living room. The framed pictures above the sofa give the space a modern touch, while chunky shelving fills the alcove.
1/10 Similar sofa
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2/10 Bay window
Claire has used a striking shag-pile red rug to create a focal point in the all-white scheme, and dashes of extra colour with a few cushions here and there. Her reproduction Barcelona chair is a striking addition to the simple bay window.
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3/10 Dining room
The all-white theme continues in the dining room; Claire found the table on eBay and gave it a coat of white gloss paint. She tracked down designer Kartell dining chairs to keep the theme light, while the glazed dresser is filled with her crockery collection.
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4/10 Vintage chair
Claire continued the glossy dark-wood flooring in the hallway into the dining room to bring a sense of continuity. A vintage Egg chair creates a snug corner in this space.
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5/10 Kitchen
The kitchen has a neat U-shape layout, while open shelving helps the space feel open and airy. Claire's collection of vintage and retro style accessories give the plain white room real character.
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6/10 Bedroom
A mix of antique furniture and new finds fill Claire's bedroom. She found the gorgeous bed frame at Debenhams and the traditional Welsh blanket was given to her by her grandmother.
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7/10 Chest of drawers
Claire uses red all over the house to add vibrancy and warmth. Here in the bedroom, a glossy wardrobe and red feature wall work well with a traditional pine chest of drawers. A string curtain at the window continues the quirky theme.
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8/10 Spare bedroom
In the guest bedroom, Claire created a feature wall with quirky pictorial wallpaper and a vintage quilt for the bed. A cast-iron fireplace, painted black, stands out in the cool scheme.
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9/10 Bathroom
Exposed brickwork in the bathroom was disguised with brilliant white paint and the theme was continued with a modern counter-top basin and traditional vanity unit. Colourful bathroom accessories brighten the space.
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10/10 Exterior
The unassuming outside of Claire's house hides a warm and characterful home.
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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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