Take a tour around an elegant 1930s Yorkshire home
25 Beautiful Homes takes a tour around a 1930s semi-detached house in Yorkshire, featuring French-inspired furniture, a palette of soft neutrals and rustic accessories. To see more houses like this, visit housetohome.co.uk/25beautifulhomes
A 1930s semi-detached house in Yorkshire, comprising sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility room, three bedrooms and a bathroom.
1/10 Exterior
Pale red bricks and mock Tudor beams lend this 1930s property plenty of character. Sage green is the perfect cooling tone to complement red brick and adds an elegant touch to the front door and garage. The arched stone lintel, weathered pots and rambling climber combine to enticing effect, while gravel makes for an attractive and low-maintenance driveway covering.
Get the look
Buy now: Ronseal Garden Sapling Green Matt Garden Paint, £20 for 2.5 litres, B&Q
2/10 Living room
A palette of soft neutrals creates a relaxed feel in the sitting room, while a textured rug, cushions and a throw add depth.
Get the look
Buy now Burlington leather armchair, £937.50, Laura Ashley
Buy now Similar large two-seater sofa, £1299, John Lewis
3/10 Hallway
A large wooden framed mirror helps to widen a narrow hallway and also cleverly reflects a tableau of smaller mirrors and candle sconces hanging on the adjacent wall.
Get the look
Buy now Ivory Matte Ornate Mirror, £22.99, The Range
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4/10 Kitchen
An extension has doubled the size of the original kitchen, where a pitched roof and Shaker-style units add a rustic feel.
Get the look
Buy now Distressed rattan and oak chair, £105, Maisons du Monde
Buy now Farrow & Ball White Tie No.2002 Mid Sheen Estate Eggshell Paint, £24 for 720ml, B&Q
5/10 Dining room
A mixture of plain and striped linen chair covers provides a relaxed contrast to the formal mahogany dining table. Bleached floorboards and painted furniture add to the laid-back scheme.
Get the look
Buy now Percy Cream Floral Wallpaper, £17 per roll, Laura Ashley
Buy now Cotton Slip Chair Cover, £48, OKA
6/10 Dining room detail
A large painted cabinet provides useful storage in the dining room. The gilt-edged mirror bounces light around the room and adds a touch of pared-back glamour.
Get the look
Buy now Celeste Mirror, £192, Maisons du Monde
7/10 Master bedroom
Delicate pastel florals and muted tones create a whimsical air in the master bedroom, while a chandelier strikes an elegant note.
Get the look
Buy now Wentworth throw, £220, The White CompanyBuy now Amaia 5 Light Ceiling Fitting, £54.99, The Range
8/10 Master bedroom detail
An original wooden fire surround has been painted off-white, creating a subtle blend with the painted alcove cupboards. Floral hatboxes add a dash of colour.
Get the look
Buy now Commission fitted bedroom furniture, Neville Johnson
9/10 Bedroom
A pretty canopy adds glamour to a simple pine bed.
Get the look
Buy now Printed Spring Floral Bedding Set, from £60, Emma Bridgewater
Buy now Ashdown Rose Cotton Fabric, from £20, Cath Kidston
10/10 Bathroom
Tranquil neutrals make this bathroom a relaxing sanctuary, where a simple, handmade washstand is a rustic touch.
Get the look
Buy now Water resistant bespoke bathroom panelling, The Wall Panelling Company
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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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