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.
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