Take a look inside this stylish renovated bungalow
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The faux white tree looks all winter wonderland in this living room. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow natural light to flood into the room, and the odd zing of colour adds to the room's sensual feel.
1/9 Neutral living room
Find similar Christmas decorations at Paperchase. The cushions were from Zara Home and the coffee table came from IKEA.
2/9 Modern fireplace
The ground floor dining room has a 1970s feel. The white walls complement the wool rug, keeping this room modern and light.
The dining table and pendant light are from Atomic. Find similar wooden chairs at Retrouvius.
3/9 Sleek modern kitchen
The kitchen is sleek and streamlined. The wall of black tiles contrasts with the white kitchen units for a modern twist.
The wall tiles were from Porcelanosa, and find similar kitchen units at IKEA.
4/9 Living room
The living room emulates baroque opulence with a traditional oriental rug, textiles and glassware in deep red hues, and walls painted in a yellow-toned neutral.
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Paint is from Farrow and Ball. Find similar antique furniture at The Old Cinema.
5/9 Christmas dresser
Christmas decorations marry together beautifully with assorted red and white kitch accessories.
Find a similar sunburst mirror at Matalan, and try Fandango for coloured glass bottles.
6/9 Blue reading nook
The re-upholstered blue tweed armchair adds a pop of colour to this living room. The decorative, hand-designed screen gives the room a cosy feel, and the mirror allows light to bounce around this comfy space.
The tables and screen were from Habitat, and find similar armchairs at Sofa Workshop.
7/9 Christmas vignette
This stylish hallway vignette features a blue retro lamp and accessories, which against the walls painted in a dusky green hue, create a striking display.
Try Japanesestoneware.co.uk and Paperchase for similar accessories.
8/9 Blue bedroom
This light and airy bedroom is a peaceful haven. Space is maximised by floor-to-ceiling linen curtains, and the antique inspired chest of drawers gives the room a period feel.
The bed was from Atomic. Find a similar chest of drawers at Mark Parrish, and Chinese-style lighting at Orchid.
9/9 Outdoor Christmas setting
Decorative string lighting enhances the glamour appeal of this garden patio. The blue wire chairs lend valuable detailing to the look.
The chairs are from the Royal Festival Hall Shop. Find similar string lights at Argos and candelabras at Habitat.
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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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