ROOM TO BLOOM
25 Beautiful Homes|May 2022
Geri and Andrew Alessi's new build celebrates pattern and colour and oozes style and personality
ELLEN FINCH
ROOM TO BLOOM

SITTING ROOM

It's not just the colours that bring character to the new-build home, but also periodstyle pieces like the fire and panelling.

Similar Chorley sofa, £1,499, Swoon. Try the Revive copper pendant light, £94.95, Victorian Plumbing. Gallery Direct Rowen Antique coffee table, £286, Olivia's, would work here

HOME OFFICE

'This used to be the dining room,' says Geri. 'The scheme ties in perfectly with my stationery designs, which have a botanical theme.'

Sporup rug, £60, Ikea, has a similar look

EXTERIOR

'When the weather is good, we like to throw open the bifold doors and enjoy the space to the max,' says Geri.

Bifolds, price on request, IQ Glass. Ottawa swivel chair in Mustard, £999, NCF Living

KITCHEN-DINER

A textured rug and sheepskin throws add softness and warmth to this space.

Try the Butterscotch sheepskin, £60, Graham and Green. Similar Elaine dining table, £649, Housecosy.

The Brunswick dining chair, £49, Cult Furniture, would work here. Bespoke cabinetry, The Shaker Workshop

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY Detached new-build house

LOCATION Milton Keynes

ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen-diner, home office, utility room, five bedrooms (one en suite), three bathrooms

PURCHASED 2012

PREVIOUS PROPERTY 'Before buying this, we rented a terraced home nearby,' says Geri.

MAIN BEDROOM

Warm pink and yellow hues are a harmonious combination.

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