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Before the owners could get to work creating the calm interior, major structural work had to be carried out to underpin the house, as it was suffering from subsidence.

1/8 Exterior

house with windows and door

(Image credit: Future PLC/Tom Meadows)

2/8 Living room

living room with fireplace

(Image credit: Future PLC/Tom Meadows)

A soothing palette of greys, taupes and neutrals creates a serene setting, which is brought to life with opulent, yet subtle touches, such as the patterned wallpaper in the alcove, a mirrored side table and a bevelled-edge mirror.

Wallpaper by Cole & Son
Heal's
Sofa
Made.com
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Ayers & Graces
Similar console table
Laura Ashley
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Debenhams

3/8 Dining room

dining table with glasses

(Image credit: Future PLC/Tom Meadows)

The homeowner wanted to ensure each room flowed into the next, so the dining room is also decorated in a neutral colour scheme. She couldn't find exactly the right dining chair, so she designed them herself and had them made up a local interior design company.

Dining chairs
Wendy House Interiors
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Sweetpea & Willow
Similar pendant light
Laura Ashley

4/8 Kitchen

kitchen with sink and cabinet

(Image credit: Future PLC/Tom Meadows)

The neutral colour scheme is continued in the kitchen with white-painted units and black granite worktops. Glass knobs have been added to all the doors for a hint of decadence.

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Homebase
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Zara Home

5/8 Bathroom

bathroom with bathtub

(Image credit: Future PLC/Tom Meadows)

The bath has a classic-style roll-top edge on one side, while a modern, curved basin gives the bathroom a modern edge. The monochrome floral wallpaper in the hallway adds contemporary country style.

Bath
Bathstore
Wallpaper by Prestigious Wallcoverings
House Decor

6/8 Guest bedroom

bedroom with wardrobe

(Image credit: Future PLC/Tom Meadows)

A feature wall in patterned wallpaper and a velvet-covered ottoman bring an opulent touch to the otherwise neutral bedroom. The homeowner had the ottoman made from her own design.

Wallpaper by Cole & Son
Heal's
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Oliver Bonas

7/8 Main bedroom

main bedroom with mirror and table

(Image credit: Future PLC/ Tom Meadows)

The paisley print wallpaper in white and grey gives the main bedroom a feminine, sophisticated look. The white-painted furniture and period fireplace maintain the pared-back colour palette used throughout the house.

Wallpaper by Cole & Son
Wallpaperdirect
Similar chest of drawers
Laura Ashley

8/8 Nursery

nursery room with crib

(Image credit: Future PLC/Tom Meadows)

The homeowner has added red accents in the nursery, with red bed linen and a cute owl cushion. The cowboy wallpaper brings a fun element to this little boy's room.

Wallpaper
Cath Kidston
Similar owl cushion
Sass & Belle

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Heather Young
Editor

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.