Step inside a pretty French-inspired Victorian cottage in Cheshire

This Victorian semi-detached cottage in Cheshire features a living room, kitchen-diner, home office, conservatory, summer house, three bedrooms (one en suite) and a bathroom.

This Victorian semi-detached cottage in Cheshire features a living room, kitchen-diner, home office, conservatory, summer house, three bedrooms (one en suite) and a bathroom.

1/9 Exterior

exterior with brick wall and plant on pot

(Image credit: future PLC/Mark Bolton)

2/9 Living room

living room with fireplace and chandelier with statue

(Image credit: future PLC/Mark Bolton)

A mix of modern and traditional furniture creates an interesting juxtaposition in this living room. The bookshelf wallpaper adds a quirky element to the scheme.

Wallpaper
Bodie and Fou
Cushions
Barbara Coupe

3/9 Conservatory

conservatory with fireplace and glass door

(Image credit: future PLC/Mark Bolton)

A hessian canopy helps to diffuse the light on sunny days. A coal-effect gas stove provides warmth during the colder months.

Gas stove
Stoves Are Us

4/9 Conservatory seating

conservatory with candle and leather sofa with cushions

(Image credit: future PLC/Mark Bolton)

Comfy furniture makes this conservatory a cosy extension of the home. A monochrome colour scheme gives the traditional room a modern update.

Similar shuttered mirror
Notonthehighstreet.com

5/9 Kitchen-diner

kitchen room with wooden dining table and chairs with fruits on plate

(Image credit: future PLC/Mark Bolton)

A rustic table and chairs create a farmhouse-style element to this traditional, cosy kitchen-diner. Modern pendant lighting keeps the look fresh and vibrant.

Similar table and chairs
French Farmhouse Furniture

6/9 Home office

home office with wooden desk and glass chair with carpet on flooring

(Image credit: future PLC/Mark Bolton)

In this scheme, a rustic trestle table and a black tripod lamp create a stylish home office. The addition of a Louis Ghost chair keeps the look light and informal.

Chair
Philippe Starck for Kartell at John Lewis

7/9 Master bedroom

bedroom with cream wall and cosy blanket on bed

(Image credit: future PLC/Mark Bolton)

A variety of textures and shades create a warm atmosphere in this master bedroom. A velvet bedspread adds a touch of luxury.

Bedhead
John Lewis
Velvet throw
Marks & Spencer

8/9 Girl’s bedroom

girls bedroom with cream wall and pink bed

(Image credit: future PLC/Mark Bolton)

The pretty antique bed frame, pink bedlnen and gingham chair give this delightful children's room a relaxed yet fun feel.

Chair and footstool fabric
Laura Ashley

9/9 Bathroom

bathroom with white wall and radio with bathtub

(Image credit: future PLC/Mark Bolton)

Clean and serene - pale shades have a relaxing effect in this bathroom. The vintage radio gives the traditional space a retro feel.

Radio
Argos
Bath
B&Q

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Heather Young
Editor

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.