This three-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Hertfordshire has been transformed into a family home that's full of character.
1/12 The exterior
2/12 Kitchen
The owners recycled the original floorboards and reinstated tongue-and-groove woodwork. They also installed a second-hand Britannia range cooker in what was a blocked-up fireplace.
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3/12 Kitchen dresser
The owners made the industrial-style kitchen units using basic frames from Wickes and recycled fruit crates for the doors.
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4/12 Kitchen-diner
Knocking the wall down between the kitchen and dining room and extending into the side return has transformed the kitchen-diner into a large, light-filled space.
Aged oak zinc-topped table
Quirky Interiors
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5/12 Kitchen shelves
Instead of wall cupboards, the couple have put up reclaimed shelving to keep the space feeling light and open.
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6/12 Understairs cubbyhole
Built-in drawers under the stairs create storage for hiding away the children's toys. A cushion on top provides extra seating, too.
Painted tongue-and-groove panelling fits in with the period feel of the house.
Alegra throw
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7/12 Living room seating
The owners couldn't find a large sofa that they liked, so they made the wooden base from salvaged fruit crates, then added their own cushions.
A restful shade of off-white on the walls creates a calm and tranquil feel.
Walls painted in Cornforth White estate emulsion
Farrow & Ball
8/12 Living room
Much of the furniture has been handmade from reclaimed materials.
The mirror frame was made from a door frame found in a salvage yard. The owners painted it in a watered-down emulsion to create a weathered look.
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9/12 Main bedroom
A vintage suitcase, antlers and an empty frame on the mantel bring personality to the main bedroom, while a patchwork throw adds a bold splash of colour.
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10/12 Boy’s bedroom
Subtle accents of blue have been added in their son's bedroom.
Blind made in Babushka fabric by Harlequin
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11/12 Bathroom
The double shower over the bath caters to the height of both children and adults.
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12/12 Bathroom basin
The owners built the vanity unit beneath the basin to fit in the small space behind the bathroom door.
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