Open-plan living had suited Susann and her family in their previous home, so they remodelled this house in the same way. A huge rug breaks up the smart wooden floor and adds warmth and texture, while an over-sized floor lamp creates a striking focal point.
1/9 Living room
Similar sofa
Ikea
Arco-style lamp
Iconic Lights
2/9 Kitchen breakfast area
Susann's French-style dresser sits beautifully alongside a modern dining table and pendant light, revealing her love of mixing old and new. Her decoupage chairs are full of character and add a burst of colour.
Saarinen Tulip table
Vertigo Interiors
Similar Bramley dresser
Laura Ashley
3/9 Kitchen diner
The open-plan feel continues into Susann's kitchen, where she has chosen unfussy white units, smartened up with walnut worktops. A slim wine cooler creates a sleek designer feel.
Kitchen units
Ikea
Wine cooler
B&Q
4/9 Dining room extension
The extension provides a lovely light and airy spot for the dining table and chairs. Again, Susann has mixed traditional and modern styles with confidence. The large rug helps define the area.
Similar dining chairs
Sweetpea & Willow
5/9 Hallway
In the hallway, Susann asked the architect to install a toughened-glass balustrade to the original open staircase to create the modern yet safe design that she wanted for her family home.
6/9 Bedroom
Adding a balcony to the bedroom was an inspired decision for Susann; it is wonderful to open the doors in the summer. A neutral scheme creates a suitably calm feel in this room, warmed up by a textured rug and striking artwork.
Similar bedlinen
Very
7/9 Children’s room
Susann ensured that the children's rooms were colourful and had lots of practical clothing and toy storage.
Similar furniture
The Little White Company
Similar play mat
Dunelm Mill
8/9 Bathroom
Susann's bathroom has a luxurious feel thanks to marble wall tiles and sleek black mosaic tiles on the floor and side of the bath. A frameless shower screen helps stop the small room feeling closed in.
Similar tiles
Walls and Floors
9/9 Exterior
The modern house had great potential to become a fabulous open-plan family home.
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