SWEET success

Ice-cream shades and standout designs have ensured Jo Lavender and Rob Newland's seaside semi is one of a kind

- MARK CO'FLAHERTY

LIVING AREA

The boldly patterned vintage rug from Pakistan gives this space a happy energy.

Mid-century Art Display coffee table, £449, West Elm. Retrostar chair in Amber, £346, Bombinate, has this look

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY Late-Victorian semi

LOCATION Suffolk

ROOMS Kitchen-diner/living area, pantry, playroom, three bedrooms, bathroom, wet room

PURCHASED 2019

PREVIOUS PROPERTY 'We live in London, but this is our holiday house by the sea,' says Jo.

STAIRS

Layering different greens adds depth without overpowering.

Skirting in Cooking Apple Green estate eggshell, £29 for 0.75ltr, Farrow & Ball. Try Pink Tropical Leaf cushion, £24.99, RU Comfy

LIVING AREA

The bold emerald sofa helps to zone the open-plan space by dividing the living and dining areas.

Bellezza Emerald Green velvet sofa bed, £649.99, Artico Interiors, has this look.

William Morris Strawberry Thief cushion cover, £14, Arts and Crafts Living, is a match

KITCHEN

The patterned marble splashback makes a dramatic addition.

Bespoke cabinets in Bancha estate eggshell, £29 for 0.75ltr, Farrow & Ball. Ilaria pendant lampshade, £55, Made, would work here

DINING AREA

Jo and Rob have a soft spot for British mid-century furniture, including G Plan and Ercol. A slim floor-to-ceiling cabinet (left) is used for storing china.