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RENOVATING A VICTORIAN HOUSE

Property update

Loft conversion Autumndecorating

Fabulous prizes worth £10,000

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‘Our new kitchen extension blurs

the lines between indoors and out’

Your essential guide to this season’s new homeware collections

Expert solutions, plus homeowner projects

‘We added an extra storey to our 1930s maisonette’

CHOOSING NEW

HEATING?What’s best for your home

PLUS! The latest looks for wood-burning stoves

BEDROOM DESIGN Inspiration, help and advice from Julia Kendell

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to your October issue. This month the team are looking forward to the new decorating season with a preview of the key trends that are starting to fi lter through to the high

street – for Jules Barton-Breck’s pick of what’s hot right now, see page 109.

This time of year always inspires me to either rethink furniture in a room, change fl ooring or update my hallway or bathroom with a bold new colour. Right now, I’m looking at all of the above as the renovation of my 1960s semi in Cambridge is well underway. My kitchen is almost complete, so nextI’m looking forward to transforming my navy and yellow living room into a calm and contemporary space…

If you have a bigger project in mind, such as renovating your Victorian home, turn to page 38 for essential advice from industry experts, plus case studies showing how others’ dreams have been turned into a reality. You’ll fi nd many more examples of stunning projects at Realhomesmagazine.co.uk.

Enjoy!

Editor’s letter

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Above and right Fanned Diamond silk cushion cover, £29; Steve Alan Abstract crewel cushion cover in Golden Gate, £34, both West Elm

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CONTENTSOCTOBER 2014

30 Victorian conversion project ‘We turned two fl ats back into one house’

48 Renovated Edwardian home ‘Our renovation project was an exciting challenge’

68 Extended 1970s property ‘We’ve transformed a dated bungalow into our dream home’

74 Victorian house transformation ‘Converting the basement has made our home perfect for the whole family’

86 1930s apartment redesign ‘Adding a storey has given us all the space we need’

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38 Renovating a Victorian house Discover expert solutions and home-improvement ideas with this seven-page guide

83 Project planner Michael Holmes advises on how to fi nd the right building contractor for your project

92 Budgeting for your garden project Matt James shares his expert tips on when to spend and where to save when redesigning your outdoor space

96 Creating interiors with character How to successfully introduce salvage into your home

105 Sarah Beeny’s DIY jobs In the fourth part of this exclusive series, Sarah shares her advice on painting a stairwell

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130 Large kitchen extension ‘We blurred the boundaries between inside and out’

136 Kitchen-diner project ‘Savvy budgeting was key to our open-plan redesign’

139 How to project-manage your renovation Discover ways to organise and budget for your kitchen redesign

140 Modern loft conversion ‘We converted our loft into a hotel-style suite’

145 Stylish built-in bathroom furniture Optimise your storage with the latest fi tted solutions

152 Bathroom redesign ‘A better layout has transformed our en suite’

155 Consumer update Know what your rights are if your bathroom project goes wrong

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56 Latest heating solutions Do you need to replace your heating this winter? Use this guide to help make the right choice for your property

63 New looks for wood-burning stoves Find a look to suit your home, plus useful buying advice

100 Bedroom design guide Julia Kendell offers her expertise on making the most of your space

109 Decorating trend report Latest ideas and looks from the best Autumn/Winter homeware collections

DECOR ATING AND SHOPPING

25 WIN! £1,000 to spend on paving products from Stonemarket – one prize to be won

27 WIN! An eco-friendly Megaflo hot water system worth £5,000 from Heatrae Sadia – one prize to be won

28 WIN! A luxury double bed, mattress and headboard worth £1,338 from Rest Assured – three prizes to be won

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9 Editor’s letter Welcome to your October issue

13 News etc The latest trends, decorating ideas and home-improvement solutions

61 Realhomesmagazine.co.uk Find even more expert advice and design inspiration for your extension project online this month

85 Have you completed a home-improvement project? Find out how you could have your house featured in Real Homes

126 Subscription offer Receive 12 issues for £30.24 – a saving of 30 per cent!

157 Don’t miss next month’s Real Homes A sneak preview of what’s to come in the November issue

159 October stockists Where to find all the products and services featured in the magazine

170 Face to face with…Emma Mann The design manager for home at Sainsbury’s talks about her role, style and what’s new for Autumn/Winter

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Dried in the Andalucian sun for an authentic patina, the tiles in Bert & May’s Azure

collection feature three on-trend geometric designs in four new shades inspired

by water. Choose from Azure Blue, developed with The Conran Shop, Navy, Sea

and Lake, £9 per tile.

Mediterranean inspiration

Churriana tile in Azure Blue, (W)20x(L)20cm, £9 each

Majadas tile in Azure Blue, (W)20x(L)20cm, £9 each

Lapis tile in Azure Blue, (W)20x(L)20cm, £9 eachu

Andromeda antique brass light with mixed coloured glass shades, (H)54.5x(W)113cm, £960, Heathfi eld & Co

While the Andromeda ceiling light collection from Heathfi eld & Co draws on mid-century infl uences, it is contemporary enough to suit most rooms. Combining modern design with fi nely sculpted metalwork and decorative fi ttings, each style has adjustable antique brass arms and swivel shades that

can be angled for light that’s functional as well as stunning. With clear glass shades fi red with transparent coloured tints, choose from Smoke and Murano Blue or add contrast with a mixed fi nish. Alternatively, take it in a traditional direction with tall French drums in Dark Teal, Ivory or Mocha satin.

Timeless lightingThe latest textile collection from Orla Kiely is great for adding a shot of colour to a child’s bedroom or a family bathroom. Featuring her distinctive repeat motifs and large-scale patterns, choose from Cars, Out At Sea, Single Spot Flower, Bird Watch, Around The World, Giant Flower and Dandelion in a palette of Brick Red, Lemon Yellow, Apple Green and Navy. The 100 per cent cotton single or double duvet sets, blankets, cushions and bath, hand and face towels are available at Unique & Unity and selected stockists. Prices start from £6.

Above Orla Kiely Cars single duvet set with pillowcase, £80, Unique & Unity

ORLA KIELY PRINTS FOR KIDS

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Colourful flooring

Already one of Harvey Maria’s bestsellers, Spot luxury vinyl fl oor tiles

from the Cath Kidston collection have had an autumn makeover. Four gorgeous colours

– Dove Grey, the muted yellow Willow, Prussian Blue and Lamp Black – are ideal

for a quick room update. Slip-resistant, hardwearing and easy to clean, Spot

costs £42.95 per m2 or £47.89 for a pack of 12. Available online

and at John Lewis.

Ahead of having major surgery and getting divorced, nearly half of us rank moving house as life’s most stressful activity*, so anything to make it simpler can only be benefi cial. Finding a reliable mover is often the fi rst step, and Buzzmove – the UK’s fi rst removal services comparison site – means it’s now easier than ever. The site uses an algorithm to give the most accurate quote possible, so you can compare approximate quotes at a glance, create a detailed inventory of what you’re moving, check there’ll be adequate insurance cover and book a moving fi rm online, all with the peace of mind that the service you choose will be certifi ed as well as vetted and validated. Visit Buzzmove.com.

If you love rustic wood fi nishes but are looking for something a little more low-maintenance for your fl oors, Moduleo’s Impress collection, from £34.99 per m2, is sure to do just that. Comprising fi ve luxury vinyl tile designs, there are 22 colour options, all with skilful embossing to make them as convincing to the touch as they are to the eye. The tiles are easy to fi t, clicking together without adhesive, and are suitable for humid environments, such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Wow-factor wood-look vinyl

Cath Kidston Spot tile in Willow, (W)30.5x (L)30.5cm, £42.95 per m2

Cath Kidston Spot tile in Dove Grey, (W)30.5x(L)30.5cm, £42.95 per m2

Cath Kidston Spot tile in Prussian Blue, (W)30.5x(L)30.5cm, £42.95 per m2

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Creating your own ‘smart home’ might conjure up visions of automatic lights, motion sensors and a large remote control with a price tag to match, but Piper – a Wi-Fi-enabled all-in-one home automation and security device – is simple and pocket-friendly, letting you control as much or as little as necessary from an app. Combining a camera with a fi sh-eye lens that records panoramic video, sensors to monitor temperature, humidity,

ambient light and motion, a siren, microphone and speaker (so you can talk and listen to the room), Piper also connects to any Z-Wave-enabled plug or door sensor, so you can operate lights remotely or be alerted if doors are opened while you’re away. The app can send alerts via text, email or phone call, plus you can keep up to 1,000 videos in free cloud storage. (H)15x(W)9x(D)4.5cm, Piper costs £119 and comes in black or white.

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Super-smart shutters

Ingenious space-saver

Part of the Umbra Shift design project range that aims to rethink traditional

objects, the Hanger chair takes simple storage to a new level, folding fl at to hang anywhere from a hook or rail, freeing up fl oor space.

Designed by Philippe Malouin and available in Marine, Grey, Yellow, Black and Coral, the chairs are made from plastic Formica-

laminated Baltic birch plywood, and cost £230 each.

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homebuyers o� a property in the UK are a lack of garden (43 per

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Painted wooden slatted shutters look stunning but rarely standup to the damp atmosphere of a kitchen or bathroom. Re-create their pared-back style with Tuiss’ latest composite version – made from uPVC wrapped around an aluminium core for strength without compromising on design. The plantation shutters also won’t

warp or fade, have great heat and sound insulation, are fi re-resistant, washable and can be painted without preparation. Made to measure in a choice of traditional or contemporary designs, they are easy to install with a ‘screw and slot’ system to fi t the doors onto a pre-sized frame. Prices start from £99 per m2 in white.

Formerly the London 2012 Olympic Games’ Athletes’ Village, private rental homes by Get Living London in the new East Village feature interiors conceived by Hemingway Design. Each home comes with a free furnishing package, including beds, sofas, dining table and chairs, focusing on the best of British design. These stylish homes are available to rent as one- to four-bedroom apartments, and townhouses, with long-term tenancies of one to three years.

MIDCENTURY SHOW EAST, Goldfi nger’s Haggerston School, London E2 8LS (12 October 2014) Whether you’re wowed by Wegner or eager for Eames, the Modern Shows are a great place to discover mid-century ceramics, furniture, vintage fabrics, collectable posters and more. Returning to the Grade II-listed Erno Goldfi nger-designed school, a modernist masterpiece in itself, entrance is £9 (£8 for advance e-tickets). ‘Two for £10’ online tickets are valid 2-4pm.

Hanger chair in Marine, (H)90x(W)47x(D)2cm (when folded), £230, Umbra Shift

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The light evenings might be growing shorter, but if you love the alfresco lifestyle, the latest Technoheater range from Gala Tent will keep you cosy when temperatures start to cool. Portable and energy effi cient, with running costs around 85 per cent less than a gas patio heater, it uses carbon fi bre as its heating element, and instead of warming the air around you, uses Far Infrared Radiation (FIR) – perfect for families with young children as there’s no risk of burning. Plus, it goes into standby mode if you move more than fi ve metres away. With various integrated features, the Technoheater comes in four models, including Helios (shown), £599, fi nished in weather-resistant powder-coated steel.

Daisy & Delilah has collaborated with graduate designers to create a limited-edition collection of footstools and ottomans. A blend of digitally printed contemporary motifs and traditional shapes infl uenced by modern UK life, the Underground footstool by Korisse Ireson Dalton is inspired by mosaic fl ooring in London Underground stations, while the Floral ottoman by Tanya Govorusa features fl oral and bird-themed fabric that pays homage to storytelling and the Victorian era, and the Skulls footstool by Katie Gregory is a nod to English heritage and her family’s history of hunting and the countryside. Handmade with turned beech legs and a hardwood frame, only 10 of each piece has been created. Footstools cost from £415 and ottomans from £445.

FURNITURE WITH CONTEMPORARY FLAIR

Whether you’re running low on interior ideas or need help with a project, e-decoration company Honeybee Interiors can offer design tips and source furnishings to create an entire vision for your home, regardless of distance or budget. Created by London-based interior designer and The Vintage Chandelier Company founder Sacha Berger, prices for the new service vary per project, but average costs are around £300 per room.

New design service online

A home designed by Honeybee Interiors

Follow @RealHomes on Twitter to get instant home-improvement updates, plus share your news and views on latest trends, homeware launches and decorating ideas.

Spend longer in your garden

Geometrics continue to be popular, but if you want to go a step further, try the latest paint trend from Crown Paints. Colour Explosion is a visual kaleidoscope of bright, punchy tones, drawing on infl uences from fashion through to architecture and science fi ction. Using vivid blocks of colour, it’s a less regimented way of adding angles to create impact. So grab some masking tape, a selection of your favourite primary shades and plan a striking feature wall with pattern, shadow and texture.

HOT TREND: COLOUR EXPLOSION

Walls painted in Tropical Ocean matt emulsion, £19.99 for 2.5 litres; Cherry Lush feature wall emulsion, £13.99 for 1.25 litres; So Sweet matt emulsion, £19.99 for 2.5 litres, all Crown Paints at Homebase

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THE HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW, Royal Highland Centre (RHC), Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB (25-26 October 2014)As Scotland’s biggest self-build and renovating event, this two-day show is a great place to fi nd new products and services, speak to experts from more than 140 specialist companies and brush up on your skills or learn something new at the Masterclass Theatre. Experts and architects are on hand to offer advice and review your plans, and Dulux’s interior designers will be providing free one-to-one consultations to add extra style to your home. Advance tickets can be bought until October 24 for £8, or pay £12 on the day. Under-16s go free.

Whether decorating, scrubbing the fl oor or gardening, prevent aching joints with Kneelo knee pads. Featuring adjustable contoured memory foam cushion pads encased in waterproof neoprene, simply strap the pads over your knees ready for the task in hand, and watch them ping back into shape when you stand up. Available in Moss, Gooseberry, Poppy, Fuchsia, Eucalyptus and Slate, they cost £16.95 per pair at Potter & Rest.

CASH

Right William glass bottle table lamp with

linen shade, (H)63x(dia.)35cm, £95, from the Croft

collection at John Lewis

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Green cotton cushion cover, (W)50x(L)50cm, £12

Yellow chevron cotton cushion cover, (W)50x(L)50cm, £12

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For a� ordable, simple home updates, look no further than Dutch brand Hema.

New to the UK, there’s plenty of colour in its soft furnishings and accessories collections

and, judging by global popularity (it sells fi ve fi tted sheets every minute), Hema is sure to be

a regular on your shopping route. The fi rst store is in London’s Victoria Place, with

Kingston and Bromley to follow later this year, and an online

shop is in the works.

Look out for... HEMA Ceramic

vase, (H)20x(dia.)18cm, £10

Small glass vase, (H)17x(dia.)16cm, £8

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Owl, £72 per roll, Rockett St George

Amalfi in 496-91, £77 per roll, from the Gabriel collection

at Sandberg

Bird Menagerie, £30 per roll, Next Home

Fontainebleau in 99/12050, £375 per roll, from the Folie

collection at Cole & Son

Rapunzel in Aqua, £23 per m, from the Rapunzel collection

at Voyage Decoration

Great Ormond Street in Parchment, £69.50 per roll, from the London Wallpapers

collection at Little Greene

Turquoise 798-913, £39.95 per roll, from the Tendresse collection at

Galerie Wallcoverings

Summer Palace in Cranberry, £39 per roll, Laura Ashley

Love Birds in 60122, £49 per roll, from the Boutique collection

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Indira in Damson, £48 per roll, from the Showstoppers collection

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Emma J Shipley Paradisi I Gold, £26 per roll, from the New Wave

collection at Graham & Brown

Paradaiza in Multi, £24 per roll, John Lewis

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Need inspiration for your garden project, but not sure where to start? With

user-friendly interactive features and a wide variety of paving choices, Stonemarket.co.uk has all the tools you need to create your dream garden or driveway. A manufacturer and distributor of quality garden and driveway products, Stonemarket can help you make the most of your plot’s size and layout with its easy-to-use Paving Generator, which provides inspiration on design and laying patterns. Find the style of stone to suit your property by browsing the product ranges, searching by brand, colour or type, and then view

examples of each paving type in the gallery. Whether you live in a contemporary home or period property, Stonemarket has a style to suit. Try the traditional cobblestone look with Millstone driveway setts, create a modern garden with Equinox natural stone paving, or choose from the ethically sourced Fairstone range or the eco-friendly Rio Permeapave driveway solution.

Once you’ve gathered your design ideas, simply type in your postcode to fi nd a landscaper or garden designer in your local area.

For more information, and to view the full collection, visit Stonemarket.co.uk

WIN!

Celebrating the fantastic range of paving products and interactive features on its website, Real Homes has teamed up with Stonemarket this month to offer one lucky reader the chance to win £1,000 to spend on stylish paving products for the garden or driveway. Good luck!

Text RHMAG STONE followed by your name, house number and postcode to 64343. Texts cost £1 plus network extras. Service provider: Digital Select Ltd, 0330 103 9999. Enter online for free at www.realhomesmagazine.co.uk/competitions. See page 28 for the full terms and conditions. The closing date is 3 October 2014.

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Below Equinox Black, from £74.68 per m2, is a quartzite stone, with exposed crystals that shimmer in the sunlight

Right Timberstone paving is almost identical to old timber sleepers, and won’t rot, warp or splinter, from £72 per m2

Above Rio Permeapave, from £45.90 per m2, allows rainwater to pass through the joints and drain away naturally

Above Cordara Fairstone linear paving is cut to give a look reminiscent of real wood, from £90.41 per m2

Right Millstone paving, from £47.94 per m2, is an ideal choice for traditional gardens, as it replicates fi ne antique stone

Below The Millstone driveway setts have the character of traditional cobblestones, from £66.67 per m2

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A re you thinking of updating your heating system this winter? If so, enter this month’s fantastic competition for your chance to win a hot water package from heating specialist

Heatrae Sadia, including an Aquatap and a pre-plumbed Megafl o Eco Systemfi t hot water cylinder, worth a total of £5,000.

The Megafl o Eco Systemfi t cylinder uses mains water pressure to deliver hot water to every room in the house, rather than relying on gravity to deliver it from a traditional tank in the loft. A hi-tech hot water system such as Megafl o is the perfect solution for powerful showers, even where there is more than one shower in the house, while also allowing you to fi ll a bath much faster, saving both time and energy. Easy to install, it can be fi tted in an airing cupboard, which means minimal disruption when upgrading to a new system.

Streamlined with a contemporary chrome fi nish, the Aquatap is the perfect addition to any kitchen, providing chilled drinking water, fi ltered cold water, and boiling water, at the touch of a button – ideal for making winter-warming hot drinks in an instant.

For more information, or to see the full range, visit Megafl o.com and Heatrasesadia.com/aquatap, or call 01603 420220.

Text RHMAG MEGAFLO followed by your name, house number and postcode to 64343. Texts cost £1 plus network extras. Service provider: Digital Select Ltd, 0330 103 9999. You can enter online for free at www.realhomesmagazine.co.uk/competitions. See page 28 for full terms and conditions. The closing date is 3 October 2014. Good luck!

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Above The Megafl o Eco plumb-ready Systemfi t cylinder, £2,851, provides easy installation and instant hot water, anywhere in your house

Above The combined boiling, chilled and ambient Aquatap model costs £2,640, and covers all hot or cold water needs at the touch of a button

Right The Aquatap makes a stylish accompaniment to any kitchen. With its sleek fi nish and compact design, the water tank fi ts into a kitchen cupboard with ease

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WIN! a stylish new Helmsley cashmere

double bed fromThis month, Real Homes has teamed up

with British bed maker Rest Assured to offer three lucky readers the chance to

win a Helmsley Cashmere 1400 divan double bed, featuring two-drawer under-bed storage in Eggshell, and a Florence headboard, worth £1,338, from the Heritage Collection.

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James and Kerry Lindsay extended into the loft and to the back of their property to create a characterful home full of original featuresWORDS DEBBIE JEFFERY PHOTOGRAPHS DARREN CHUNG

‘We turned two flats back into one house’

THE OWNERS James Lindsay (left) lives here with his wife Kerry. They both work for investment management companies

THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom, Victorian mid-terrace house (below)

THE LOCATION Battersea, south-west London

WHAT THEY SPENT The couple bought the original property as two flats for £950,000 in 2011, and have spent around £250,000 on renovation work and on converting them into a single house. The property has recently been valued at around £1.5million

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NEW KITCHENRight Metallic finishes on the bar stools from Home & Colonial and the pendants from Terre d’Hautaniboul give a contemporary edge to Shaker-style units from Puccini Kitchens. Floor tiles from Solus Ceramics continue through the Schüco bi-fold doors. The cooker and hood are by Rangemaster

K erry and I had been living in a two-bedroom flat in south London for five years and planned to marry,

so we wanted to find a home with enough space for a family,’ recalls James Lindsay of their search for a house. ‘There’s a shortage of family homes in this part of London, with a huge amount of buyers for every

seller. We were outbid on several places before being lucky enough to buy this one. It had been converted into two flats, so wasn’t an obvious choice, but we loved the area, which is between Wandsworth and Clapham Commons and has great shops and schools.’

Each flat was owned separately, but both were on the market, and the estate agent

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suggested that Kerry and James could convert them back into a terraced house. The top one was in relatively good condition but the dated one-bedroom ground-fl oor fl at, with a poky kitchen, was less appealing.

‘We bought them in April 2011 and moved into the top-fl oor apartment,’ says Kerry. ‘That’s when we started to consult different

building companies about converting the loft and building a kitchen extension to add more space. A friend recommended design-and-build specialist Plus Rooms, and we liked the fact that the company had so much prior experience working with Victorian houses nearby. Its designers showed us various designs on their iPads,

which helped us to visualise exactly what we wanted from the project.’

‘Every detail was carefully recorded, and we received a schedule breaking down all the costs and payments so that we were able to budget effectively,’ adds James.

Achieving planning permission for the extension and loft conversion proved to be


relatively straightforward, because so many homes in the area had already been extended, and Wandsworth Council processed the planning application in just eight weeks. Work started in November 2011, with the builders beginning at the top of the house. At this time, the Lindsays moved into the ground-floor flat, where they lived for the next three months.

‘When work on the ground-floor flat started, we moved out and rented

a property around the corner for eight weeks,’ explains Kerry. ‘We came back every day to see what was happening and then moved back in while the house was being finished off in May 2012, so the whole project took about a year.’

Double-glazed timber sliding-sash windows were installed, replicating the original single-glazed versions; a new timber front door was fitted; and the property was completely re-roofed in

slate. While the front of the pretty brick house remains virtually unchanged, inside, the layout has been totally remodelled.

A partition wall between the old ground-floor living room and the neighbouring bedroom was removed, opening them up to create an airy double reception room with a bay window at the front of the house, now fitted with timber shutters. ‘The mouldings in here had been damaged, so a specialist company



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was employed to repair and replace the cornicing and ceiling roses,’ James recalls.The original fl oorboards were retained, fi rst being stripped and treated before they were stained and varnished to a rich shade of brown. One of the open fi replaces is fully functional and the other is decorative, acting purely as a characterful focal point.

A tiny kitchen, the former dining room and WC were combined to create a spacious kitchen/dining/family room overlooking

SEAMLESS FLOWLeft Lowering the fl oor level of the new kitchen/dining/living room meant a larger size of bi-fold door could be fi tted, which lets through even more natural light. The space was also extended into the old side return passageway, with roofl ights supplied by Plus Rooms above a dining area. The table and benches are from Pine House

OLD BACK GARDENLeft The imposing rear elevation had barely any connection between the house and outdoor space

NEW EXTENSIONBelow Since its redesign, the ground fl oor offers views from the front door right through to the back garden. New double-glazed sash windows from Bluecourt Bespoke have replaced the old single-glazed designs

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DESIGN TIPBringing light into the

heart of the home is key when extending a terraced property where windows

are located only at the front and rear – so explore using

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LIVING ROOMLeft Two rooms on the ground fl oor were knocked through to create the large reception room, with a step down to the dining area of the open-plan space. A large mirror from Ayres & Graces, next to an armchair from The Coach House makes the room feel even more spacious.The original fl ooring has been stripped and varnished, and the fi replace is from Stonewoods

SEATING AREARight Tier-on-tier window shutters from The New England Shutter Company can be opened up partially in order to maintain privacy. The chandelier is from Christopher Wray. Arranged around a rug from The Painthouse, the sofa, armchair and footstool are all from Multiyork

the garden at the rear, which opens onto a sun-trap terrace through glass bi-fold doors and was enlarged with a wrap-around extension on two sides. ‘It was a last-minute decision to remove the ground-fl oor toilet, but we felt that it made more sense to have a larger, regular-shaped kitchen,’ says Kerry.

New foundations were excavated for the extension, and internal and external walls were demolished to create the open-plan layout, which meant that the rear of the house had to be supported on a substantial skeleton of structural steelwork. This has become an interesting feature in the kitchen, where the steels are clad in plasterboard and painted white to blend into the rest of the room. Two frameless roofl ights, inset into a fl at roof, also fi lter natural light through to what was previously the side-return passageway.

‘We extended out about a metre into the garden and built across the side return, which really opened up the whole space,’ says James. ‘Part way through the project, the builders suggested that they could dig

down further to create a higher ceiling in the kitchen. This required taller bi-fold doors, which also let in more light.’

The newly built external side wall has been left unplastered internally to create an exposed brick feature behind the kitchen table – introducing colour and texture to the predominantly white room. ‘We chose London stock bricks, and the blend of colours looks like an old garden wall,’ says Kerry. ‘There’s underfl oor heating under the ceramic kitchen fl oor tiles, and the same white tiles are laid outside, but with a non-slip fi nish. Having a fl ush threshold and using the same style of fl oor tile inside and out makes the room feel even larger.’

Upstairs, the fi rst-fl oor fl at has also been totally reconfi gured, with the former

living room and bedroom combined to make a stunning master bedroom and luxurious en suite. Original fl oorboards were given a makeover, and a fi replace fi lled with logs to make an unusual focal point.

The family bathroom has stayed in the same position, but the old fi rst-fl oor

kitchen is now a guest bedroom, with a brick chimney breast exposed on one wall. A bedroom on the second fl oor, below the loft space, is now used as a home offi ce, where the new central

heating system is also housed. ‘We chose a Megafl o hot water system because it gives you equally high pressure in every room without the need for a cistern,’ says James.

The loft has been converted to add a further bedroom with a Juliet balcony and a sloping ceiling inset with two roofl ights

‘We wanted to introduce character

and chose traditional features to refl ect the

age of the house’



above the bed. Also in this space, an en suite shower room includes a recessed shower tray and a glass screen that help to visually maximise the space.

‘We enjoyed planning each room and then watching as it was transformed,’ says Kerry. ‘It was lovely to see the back of the cramped kitchens and dated bathrooms, and to watch the house coming back to life.’

The couple visited furniture fairs and shopped online to fi nd quirky fi xtures and fi ttings, and the result is a stylish home that

STATEMENT BATHAbove A circular Ios design from Victoria + Albert Baths is the focal point of the newly created master en suite, which used to be a bedroom. The fl oor tiles are from European Heritage and the fl oorstanding tap is from CP Hart

MASTER BEDROOMAbove Purple accents add a luxurious touch to an otherwise light, neutral space, with a chaise-longue from Lakeside Interiors. The walls are painted in Joa’s White by Farrow & Ball, while the bed and ottoman are from Barker & Stonehouse

GUEST BEDROOMRight Pale blue is the colour scheme for this room, with walls painted in Light Blue by Farrow & Ball and a bed from Next covered in Cath Kidston bedlinen

MASTER EN SUITERight Wall-hung furniture such as this vanity unit – for similar, try Duravit – keeps fl oor space clear, and therefore makes the room feel larger. The mosaic tiles forming a splashback are from European Heritage

has been beautifully furnished. Large mirrors refl ect the light, and the mix of contemporary and traditional features brings the house up-to-date without it losing any of its charm. ‘We wanted to introduce character, and chose traditional features, such as the window shutters, fi replaces and stripped fl oors, to refl ect the age of the house,’ James explains.

‘Using a design-and-build company really took the pressure off,’ he adds, ‘so we could enjoy the fun parts of the project.’

THE CONTACTS Design and build Plus Rooms, 0800 917 7127, Plusrooms.co.uk Aluminium bifold doors SchücoHardwood windows and entrance door Bluecourt Bespoke Kitchen Puccini Kitchens Boiler Megafl oWindow shutters The New England Shutter Company Bathrooms CP Hart, Victoria + Albert Baths Ceramic tiles Solus Ceramics



Project notesJames Lindsay shares his advice for creating a contemporary home

£150,000£20,000£20,000£18,000£12,000£10,000 £10,000 £10,000 £250,000

Building workWindows

KitchenMiscellaneousSanitarywareBi-fold doors

Heating and plumbingElectricsTOTAL

THE COSTS

THE PLANS

My best buy ‘The bi-fold doors weren’t cheap, but they totally transform the rear of the house and open up the kitchen to the garden.’

My biggest extravagance‘The loft en suite shower room was the fi rst room we completed so we spent quite a lot on the fi nishes, including the large green glass tiles imported from Italy. We tried to cut corners towards the end of the project by choosing inexpensive taps and showerheads, but we ended up replacing them, so we learnt our lesson.’

My favourite space‘The new kitchen area is lovely and bright with all the natural light coming through. Having a TV and sofa in there also makes it great to use at all times of day.’

If I could change one thing...‘...I would invest in old-fashioned column radiators, because the new panel ones we chose really aren’t to our taste. Although we’ve tried to use radiator covers to disguise them, they’re not a very energy-effi cient solution.’

My top tip ‘You have to form a really solid relationship with your building team, because if you don’t get on with them from the start then it can be very easy to fall out. We knew that there would be a few hiccups along the way, but generally it was a pleasure and we’ve had an amazing service from Plus Rooms long after they fi nished on site.’

My go-to shop‘We made the decision to use paint colours from Farrow & Ball throughout the whole house, as we really love their subtle shades and quality.’

Above Bi-fold doors from Schüco create a wall of glazing in the open-plan space. The dark grey frames help them to blend in with the colour scheme

Right The couple invested in large glass tiles from Solus Ceramics to make a statement in the new loft en suite

Below Using paints from the same company for the whole project has ensured a consistent fi nish

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