Take a tour of this classic home in Essex
Love understated elegance? Take some decorating inspiration from this two-bedroom house, chosen by Ideal Home. For more inspiring house tours, visit housetohome.co.uk
This two-bedroom, semi-detached Edwardian house in Brentwood, Essex, has an airy feel inside.
1/11 Exterior
2/11 Neutral living room
This neutral scheme has understated elegance but still feels inviting, with its large sofa piled up with lots of cushions and throws. A fireplace filled with dried-out logs adds to the cosy feel.
Sofa
Multiyork
French mirror
Nicky Cornell
3/11 Elegant dining room
Vintage style furniture and accessories create a timeless scheme in the dining room. The owners had a closed-up doorway turned into a built-in shelving unit. Traditional panelling on the walls lends a New-England feel throughout the downstairs.
Dining table and chairs
Bramblecrest
Similar paint
Farrow & Ball
4/11 Shaker kitchen
White units help to keep this small area feeling light and airy. Every space has been used to maximise on storage potential. The wooden worktops soften the look and give it a country feel, in keeping with the style of the rest of the house.
Similar sink
Magnet
Plate rack
Tesco direct
Get the Ideal Home Newsletter
Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more.
5/11 White country kitchen
The kitchen flooring is a resin stone carpet, which is tough and easy to keep clean perfect for dog owners. The owners kept the walls and the units white to help the small kitchen feel as spacious as possible.
Similar kitchen units
Homebase
Worktop
Wickes
6/11 Classic utility area
The owners removed a downstairs bathroom and reconfigured the kitchen into an L-shape, creating space for a utility area for sorting laundry.
Tongue and groove panelling
Travis Perkins
Housekeeper's box
Tesco
7/11 Serene living room
The window seat makes the most of the extra space created by the bay window and provides additional seating. Shutters complete the traditional scheme.
Shutters
Premier Shutters
Linen stripe fabric
Ikea
8/11 Classic living area
A radiator is hidden behind a wooden cover, which creates another area to display nautical accessories. The upholstered armchair and matching footstool add to the country-style look.
Similar radiator cover
Jali
Similar armchair
Maisons du Monde
9/11 French-inspired bedroom
A beautiful upholstered bed is the main focus of the bedroom. The muted colour palette on the walls and floor blends in with the neutral upholstery.
Bed
Feather & Black
Bedside tables
Nicky Cornell
10/11 White and grey bedroom
Crisp white bedlinen, striped wallpaper and a butler's tray give the guest bedroom a smart, New-England feel. A combination of grey, taupe and white creates a relaxed bedroom scheme.
Wallpaper
Laura Ashley
Similar butler's tray
Amiska
11/11 Country style bathroom
The bathroom is a good place to try out a slightly different look. Here, bare brickwork makes for an eye-catching feature above the roll-top bath.
Bath
Victoria Plumb
Liked this? Find more house tours on the Ideal Home home page
-
Do your bedside lamps need to match? Design experts agree on this approach for a calming scheme
Looking to switch up your bedside lamps but not sure whether to go matchy-matchy or mix things up a bit?
By Holly Walsh
-
This 59p product drastically reduced the condensation on my windows - and you probably have it in your cupboards already
You probably already have this everyday essential in your cupboards, but I bet you didn’t know that it’s a natural dehumidifier
By Lauren Bradbury
-
Can heated airers cause damp? Experts explain this common problem and how to combat it
Find out how to quickly dry your clothes this winter while keeping your home mould-free
By Eilidh Williams