Sue knew all about the cottage she bought because she grew up in the house next door, where her parents still live in. This made renovation work a lot easier as she was able to stay with her parents while it was carried out. For the living room she went for a soothing colour scheme and made a compact home office in the corner.
1/10 Living room
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2/10 Living room fireplace
The textured rug provides softness underfoot against the wooden flooring, while the woodburner makes a lovely cosy focal point.
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3/10 Kitchen
For the kitchen Sue went for a more industrial vibe with a stainless-steel cooker and metal shelves. The glossy white units and wooden worktops complement the industrial look.
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4/10 Dining area
The vintage pew and dining table fit in perfectly with the homely style of the cottage and are ideal for when Sue has friends and family round. A low-hung pendant light above the dining table gives softer light at meal times.
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5/10 Pretty accessories
Sue has lots of family heirlooms, like this vintage typewriter, which give her home character.
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6/10 Bathroom
The bathroom is kept simple with a white suite but means Sue can easily change the look with different coloured accessories. The wooden ledge is the perfect spot for Sue's collection of old bottles.
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7/10 Main bedroom
The wall sticker in Sue's bedroom makes a great alternative to feature wallpaper and can be easily changed without the cost or upheaval of redecorating.
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8/10 Bedroom furniture
Sue has combined an antique chest with new bedroom furniture to give her bedroom a unique look. The ladder creates a handy place for hanging clothes in a stylish way.
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9/10 Guest bedroom
The floral pillowcases in the guest bedroom add a pop of colour to a neutral scheme.
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10/10 Exterior
Sue extended the cottage so it was a much more practical size with a main bedroom and en-suite bathroom, plus a living room and downstairs cloakroom.
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