A subtle pink paint has been used to give the exterior of this six-bed Victorian town house character. The owners have reworked the layout and extended to create more living space.
1 of 12 Home exterior
The Christmas wreath is hand-made using artificial ivy from Sia and pretty wooden decorations from Emily Readett-Bayley.
2 of 12 Hallway entrance
A soothing mix of neutral paint colours and glam accessories make for a welcoming entrance. Prior to the makeover there was an open porch and an inner door so the hall was much smaller and darker.
3 of 12 Kitchen
This kitchen is bespoke and built by a local cabinet maker. The mix of warm wood and sleek black worktops with painted units keeps the look relaxed and informal. A freestanding island is perfect for entertaining as guests can congregate around it.
4 of 12 Open-plan kitchen-diner
The owners took down the dividing walls between the old living room, dining area and kitchen and built a single-storey extension at the back of the property for their new kitchen.
5 of 12 Dining room
An eclectic tabletop arrangement makes for a stylish yet informal Christmas table.
Tableware
Seld
6 of 12 Formal living room
A more sophisticated living room at the front of the house is the perfect place to entertain guests, especially at Christmas. A neutral colour scheme has been given a burst of glamour with accessories such as a zebra-print footstool and decorative cushions, while a metallic zebra-print rug is an ultramodern addition.
Chairs
Andrew Martin
Walls painted in Marquee matt emulsion
The Little Green Paint Company
7 of 12 Second living room
A vintage-style leather sofa works well in this relaxed living room and is pepped up with a colourful and eclectic collection of pretty, patterned cushions. Oversized white paper stars have been hung low over the cofefe table for a dramatic effect.
Hanging paper stars
John Lewis
8 of 12 Home office
Part of the landing has been turned into a relaxing home office.
9 of 12 Main bedroom
This bedroom is a tranquil haven with a soothing combination of a light, airy sea-inspired backdrop and luxurious touches such as a silky bedspread and mirrored drawers.
Bedspread
The White Company
10 of 12 Fitted wardrobe
A fitted wardrobe provides ample storage while the mirrored sliding doors give the room an illusion of space.
11 of 12 Second bedroom
The bedside lamp has been customised – the owner upcycled an old shade by winding fabric offcuts around the wire structure. Perspex droplets add a glam touch.
Bed linen
Designers Guild
12 of 12 Bathroom
This was previously two small boxrooms, but a dividing wall was knocked down to create a spacious bathroom where an indulgent roll-top bath is the main feature, set against a soothing backdrop of pretty, patterned wallpaper. A freestanding ladder makes for a quirky alternative to a standard towel rail.
Towel ladder
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