Look around Shona’s daring new-build town house
Style At Home takes a tour round this daring new-build town house filled with funky patterns and eye-catching accessories. Looking for more home decorating inspiration? Visit Housetohome.co.uk's dedicated House Tours channel.
Shona’s living room combines daring colours, funky patterns and eye-catching accessories to create a luxurious look.
1/13 Living room
For similar chandeliers try Tesco Direct; coffee table from Next.
2/13 Living room corner
A bold zebra-print chair is a great stand-out piece in this neutral-yet-luxurious living room.
Lamp and sideboard from Next; mirror from BHS.
3/13 Hallway
Smart vases and a statement mirror make this hallway more than a walk-through space.
For similar vases try LSA International.
4/13 Hallway furniture
An unsightly radiator is transformed with a smart, painted radiator cover which also creates an instant ledge for displaying vases or ornaments.
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For similar radiator cabinets try Jali Home Design.
5/13 Dining room
A glass and chrome dining table adds an airy feel to this sleek and chic dining room.
Table and chairs from Argos; for a similar chandelier try Tesco Direct.
6/13 Kitchen
The modern kitchen features dark, glossy appliances, a TV and a stylish mosaic tiled splashback.
Kitchen appliances from Comet.
7/13 Kitchen utility area
The contemporary kitchen design also incorporates a handy utility area. Dark glossy appliances create a cohesive look with the kitchen.
Washing machine from Comet.
8/13 Bathroom
The bathroom features realistic brick effect wallpaper and unique storage ideas.
For similar wallpaper try Wallpaper and Borders.
9/13 Guest bedroom
The vibrant guest bedroom features black satin curtains, textured wallpaper and splashes of hot pink to create a bright, happy space.
For similar wallpaper try Graham & Brown; the Union Jack cushions are from Velvet.
10/13 Guest bedroom corner
The Louis-style chair purchased on eBay was the inspiration for this vibrant guest room.
For a similar chair try Sweetpea & Willow.
11/13 Main bedroom
Finely detailed furniture and accessories evoke French-style in this romantic bedroom.
Bed from Newtons; cream cushions from Debenhams; and blue cushions from Laura Ashley.
12/13 Main bathroom
The bathroom features a stunning chandelier and shabby chic touches to create a tranquil space.
Storage unit from Country Baskets; for a similar chandelier try Tesco Direct.
13/13 Town house exterior
Being a new-build, the exterior of Shona's three-storey town house in Leeds acted as a blank canvas. Shona could turn all her attention to the inside - creating a bright and bold family home.
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Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.
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