Be inspired by this modern family home in America

The sofa and coffee table were from Cappellini.

An all-white palette, with gloss surfaces and just the odd shot of colour from the dining chairs, brings the instant feel of modernism to the space. The large island unit in the centre of the kitchen helps to break up the expanse of space.

The kitchen units were from sourced from Home Depot in the US.

Large stainless steel appliances play into the traditional look of an American-style kitchen. Pieces like this freestanding cooker and hob act as integral parts of the kitchen, with storage built in.

Visit Boffi for appliances like these.

This grown-up space is a relaxed place to sit in front of the fire and read or just zone out. The dining area, with a rich wooden dining table and modern transparent chairs, is perfect for more formal dinner parties.

Try Sweetpea & Willow for chairs like these, and The Old French Mirror Company for a mirror.

Sat in the middle of the open-plan downstairs, this staircase has been constructed to offer additional storage, and to help divide the space.

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Covered in family photographs, interspersed with much-loved artwork, the upstairs hallway has become an area filled with bags of personality.

Visit IKEA for simple black frames.

This vibrant chair is the focus of this small home office. Overlooking the garden, the desk runs the length of the window, saving on space in the middle of the room and freeing it for further storage.

The chair was from Kartell.

In this bedroom, bright green walls have been toned down with white bedlinen and a large piece of artwork in the shape of horns. The quilt adds a touch of tradition to a very modern look. 

The artwork was by Ann Carrington. Dulux sell a similar shade of green paint.

Bringing a classic feel to a child's bedroom are a collection of paintings. The lilac walls and floral accessories add a feminine touch to a traditional look.

Cath Kidston sells floral bedlinen and accessories like these.

A 15-metre swimming pool is sunk in the centre of the garden as a luxury focal point. Slate is used around the edges to define the area, and the rest left grassy for a modern, minimalist look.

The outdoor shower was from Boffi, and the sofa and chairs from Kartell.

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