LIGHT & BRIGHT
‘The extension means the kitchen is more social and connected to the dining area. It suits us much better’
IDEA TO STEAL
Panel a wall part way to give you a ledge on which to showcase pictures'
STACK UP
‘We had shelves made from walnut timber to help the space feel more open’
COME ON IN!
ABOUT ME I’m Louise Potter, 59, an interior designer, and I live here with my husband, Sean, 54, our daughter Martha, 21, and Elvis the Jack Russell.
MY HOME A four-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Liverpool, which we moved into in August 2011.
WHEN WE MOVED IN The previous owners had completely renovated it, but it wasn’t to my taste.
AND NOW The whole layout works so much better for us and it feels like our own home now that we’ve put our personal stamp on it.
STYLE TIP
Take your time and only have things in your home that you love, rather than following a trend.
People say that you just know when a house is the right one for you as soon as you walk in – and that was definitely the case for us when we went to view our Victorian four-bedroom property,’ says Louise.
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'We wanted an Art Deco Vibe' - Helen took her bathing space from cramped and dated to family-friendly, with a classic retro-inspired look
Inheriting a typical 1930s layout of rectangular bathroom and a separate loo along the corridor wasn't really suitable for us,' says Helen. 'And with a teenager and a younger child, we knew we had to change things quickly after moving into our house in April 2022.
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What's for DINNER TONIGHT?
These tasty dishes can be made ahead of time and saved for those busy nights when there's no time to cook
Something for THE WEEKEND
These chocolate desserts are perfect for dinner parties (or for a special treat if you've had a tough week at work)...
Plant bulbs now for A SPLASH OF SPRING COLOUR
Brighten your garden come spring with a two-tone display of tulips - autumn is the perfect time to plant up and get busy
Living room STORAGE
Bring order to your living space with hard-working storage that looks stylish too
How to plan KITCHEN LIGHTING
Achieve the perfect lighting scheme that's bright, hard-working and looks good
Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE
Give your home a seasonal revamp with fun tricks, treats and cosy touches
Clever decorating WORK YOUR WALLS
Want to use a blank wall space for practical storage or stylish display? These ideas will give you the best of both worlds...
Give your home an AUTUMN RESET
Make rooms feel toasty and warm with plush layers, earthy tones and cosy touches
