The owners bought this two-bed Victorian terraced house in Middlesex in 2013. ‘The house was a 1970s nightmare, with a riot of pine panelling, damp patches, a failing flat roof, crumbling plaster, dated kitchen units and run-down flooring,’ says the owner.
‘Now we’ve replastered the walls and given it a tasteful colour scheme, fitted a raised roof and installed a new kitchen a bathroom.’
The couple weren’t fazed by taking on a house that required a lot of work. The house was in dire need of care and attention, but as the couple are both fairly handy and up for a challenge they didn’t find it too daunting.
Exterior
They had been struggling to find a period property within their budget, so by choosing somewhere that required renovations, they could add value while putting their own stamp on it.
Living room
With the help of their parents, who have plenty of DIY experience, the owners were able to do a lot of the work around the house themselves. In their living area they splashed out on two things - the flooring, which they wanted to suit the age of the house, and the beautiful grey sofa.
Flooring
Quick-Step
Sofa
Sofa.com
Living room fireplace
When the couple moved in, the woodburner was already there. Not only does it look great but it creates a cosy atmosphere during the winter months. As they couldn't repair the flooring in the living space, the owners found a flooring design that complemented the age of the house.
Dining room
One of the owners restores furniture for a living. 'Our table and chairs were a bargain. I upcycled them using eggshell paint and reupholstered the padded seats.'
Furniture paint
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Kitchen
The couple kept the kitchen quite plain with white units and brick-style tiles but added character with a rustic beech worktop. 'Pastel blue accessories, such as our retro fridge and the floor tiles, add country charm,' says the owner.
Fridge
Smeg
Floor tiles
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Main bedroom
The couple built the wardrobes themselves, which helped to create a tidy, restful space. The bedroom has a soothing neutral scheme and the owner completely restored the bed, which makes a beautiful focal point.
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Sewing room
As they couldn't afford to convert the loft in their home, the owners turned the space into a sewing room. Complete with a desk for working and a shelving unit for storing fabric and other accessories, it's the perfect spot for a bit of crafting.
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Courtyard garden
The garden had been a bit of a dumping ground during the renovations but when they got round to work on it the couple painted the wall white and the fences a shade of green. By having white brickwork the space seems bigger and they planted climbers which they are growing up the fence to make a pretty floral display.
