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The nightmare 1970s interior of this Victorian house has been stripped out to create a stylish family home.
1/7 Stylish exterior
2/7 Living room
Original period pieces have been replaced, including coving and the fireplace, and the living room is now a serene retreat in white.
Similar shutters
Lifestyle Shutters
3/7 Kitchen
White kitchen units mixed with a wooden work surface and chrome fixtures and fittings creates a classic combination.
Kitchen
MFI
4/7 Dining area
An eclectic mix of dining chairs and freestanding furniture create an informal and relaxing area to eat in.
Dresser
The Kitchen Dresser Company.
5/7 Home office
Create a feminine workstation by using pretty floral fabrics and white-painted rustic furniture.
Patchwork throw
Zara Home
6/7 Nursery
A dash of black and white cow-print adds a modern touch to a classic white nursery.
Chair fabric
7/7 Bedroom
This pine bed, painted white, creates the inspiration for a glamorous French-style bedroom.
Similar bedlinen
Laura Ashley
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Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.
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