HOME NOTES
WHO LIVES HERE?
Susanna Hawkins, content creator of Instagram @SHnordic and blog SHnordic, her husband and their two teenagers.
THE PROPERTY
A four-bedroom renovated 1960s split-level bungalow in a secluded garden overlooking Bath.
Garden
‘Creating a patio was very high on the wish list. I wanted a large creamy sofa to create this relaxing, cosy outdoor space where we can all enjoy spending lots of time.’
BUY THE KEY PIECES
Try Herdanza blue rug, £249, Ruggable. Extendable Festoon Drop outdoor lights, from £60, Cox & Cox. Hampton corner sofa, from £2,800, Cox & Cox, is similar
Snug room
To maximise cosiness, Susanna added a chunky blanket, textured cushions and candles. ‘I love watching TV with my family on the corner sofa.’
BUY THE KEY PIECES
Tasselled cushion cover, £17.99, H&M. Hector sofa, from £2,308, Love Your Home
When Susanna first began documenting her design sense via her Instagram account and blog SHnordic, little did she imagine that six years down the line, her house renovations would be Instafamous. Today, her style in Scandinavian living inspires more than 75 4,000 followers on Instagram.
This story is from the August 2023 edition of Ideal Home UK.
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