Step inside this light-filled Edwardian terrace

This Edwardian terrace in south east London could feel dark and gloomy but the owners have opened it up with a neutral colour scheme. They also fitted glass sliding doors out to a decked area in the the back garden that brings in tons of light.

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Edwardian terrace

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Hallway

Their original front door glazing was mostly intact, save for the centre
section, so the owners had a glazier make up two new stained glass
panels to match the existing ones, using old and new glass. It cost
about £300 for the pair but really finishes the door off perfectly and
keeps the hall more private, too.

Chandelier
John Lewis
Chest of drawers
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Wall mirror
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Bedroom

The pine bed and alcove cupboard in the spare room are painted white to keep the scheme calm and neutral.

Cupboard
Painted in Wimborne White, Farrow & Ball
Bed
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Armchair
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Living room

The homeowners had alcove cupboards custom-built and added architrave and antique-style hardware to make them look like an original feature of the house.

Leather sofa
Laura Ashley
Mirror
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Dining room

The homeowner runs her own online interiors shop, Ebury Home & Garden so has a good eye for colour and style. The muted
colour scheme has not only transformed the once-dark space, but also
allows the carefully chosen statement pieces to make more of an impact.

Pendant lights
Jim Lawrence
Mirror
Laura Ashley

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Kitchen

The owners customised their existing kitchen units with new panelled doors for a bespoke look.

Kitchen units
Painted in Pavilion Gray Estate Emulsion, Farrow & Ball

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Kitchen/diner

The new sliding doors fill the kitchen with light and provide an effortless step into the garden come summertime.

Kitchen table and chairs
Multiyork

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Garden terrace

The back garden
has been landscaped, with a step-out decking area and gravel leading to
the lawn beyond. In summer this area becomes the family's main living
space.

Sofa
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Floor cushion
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Main bedroom

The wallpaper
matches the neutral shades of the carpet and soft furnishings but the
intricate pattern lifts the space. The bedside tables were a bargain
find on eBay.

Bed
Newtons Furniture Company
Wallpaper
Farrow & Ball

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Bedroom

The bedside tables were transformed with a lick of paint and some reclaimed handles.

Table lamp
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Children’s bedroom

The owners kept to a simple colour scheme in the children's bedroom so it would last for years. The alcove cupboard was custom-made to fit the space perfectly.

White wooden letters
Posh Graffiti
Walls
Painted in French Grey Pale Absolute Matt Emulsion, The Little Green Paint Company

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Bathroom

Renovating the bathroom involved removing the old hot water tank and replacing the avocado suite. The bath was the homeowners biggest luxury splurge. The side cupboard was rescued from a skip and painted.

Roll-top bath
Albion Bath Company
Painted in Joa?s White estate emulsion, Farrow & Ball