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The owners Becky Jones, a print designer, founder of shop The League of Mothers and website manager for The Bean Hive Kettering (the-bean-hive.co.uk), her husband, John, and their daughters Lola, eight, and Coco, two
The property A Victorian end-of-terrace in Wellingborough, Northants
When searching for their new home back in 2009, Becky Jones and her husband, John, had two main criteria – that it was a period property and close to the railway station in Wellingborough. ‘We only viewed two houses – one a new build on an estate and this one, which was brimming with potential,’ says Becky. ‘John commutes into London daily and we have family and friends in and around the area, so the location ticked all our boxes. It’s close to the city and has the countryside on its doorstep.’
Side-return extensions
An efficient use of redundant outside space, extending to the side is the mart way to gain the extra room you crave and transform the way you live
Spa-style bathrooms
Prioritise self-care and put pampering on your daily schedule by taking bathroom design inspo from your favourite spa
Light & bright
Rachel's main requirements for her kitchen extension were a window overlooking the garden and space to entertain. We reveal how she made her dream a reality
Colourful kitchens
Let your personality shine with a style that makes you smile from that morning cuppa to dinner time. Don't be shy, go for bold
In the zone
Using clever design and planting, Pauline has transformed a blank canvas into an elegant, contemporary garden complete with social spaces, a cutting patch and a pond
Heart of the home
Faced with three living spaces and a tiny kitchen, Jo and Chris have devised a clever, broken-plan layout where the kitchen takes centre stage
Pre-loved treasures
Deborah has filled her south London home with character without breaking the bank, thanks to her smart shopping know-how and eye for a bargain
A new leaf
Dani Sandels embraced her passion for botanics and natural textures in the renovation of her family home, resulting in a space that delights the eye at every turn
A learning experience
Steph and James honed their home-improvement skills as they updated their old house and overgrown garden with help from family and friends -
SAGE GREEN
A calm, tranquil and fresh hue, our colour guru, Amelia, shares why you can't go far wrong with this nearly neutral
