Caroline loves colour and opted for a vibrant scheme including bright bursts of pink and red. Her four-bedroom semi-detached house was a blank canvas when she first moved in, with magnolia walls that were soon painted bright white. American- and British-flag cushions are a nod to her upbringing in the USA.
1/9 Living room
Sofas
DFS
Rug
Ikea
2/9 Kitchen diner
In the dining area, a dresser takes price of place and displays crockery, photos and recipe books. A find from a charity shop, Caroline had it spray-painted hot-pink to make it stand out, along with the chairs. Bunting is an inexpensive way of adding instant pattern to the room.
Oilcloth
Cath Kidston
3/9 Kitchen
Matt-white cabinetry creates a fresh look in the kitchen, with sleek black worktops as a contrast and colourful accessories to brighten up the scheme.
Cabinetry
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4/9 Bedroom
Deep, soothing shades of red create a warm, cosy feel in Caroline's bedroom and are teamed with bright white accessories and bedlinen so the room doesn't feel too dark. She made the lampshade herself from a coordinating pillowcase with a ribbon trim.
Bedlinen
Ralph Lauren
5/9 Sewing room
By sacrificing space in the third bedroom and the addition of a partition wall, Caroline has created her very own sewing room or studio. The old Bernina sewing machine is a prized possession that's stuck around for years, while the deep red feature wall matches the wall in the bedroom, keeping a harmonious feel throughout the house.
Sewing machine
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6/9 Bathroom
With white walls and a white suite, Caroline has injected colour into her bathroom via small accessories and by revamping an old cupboard with colourful paper inside the glass door.
Shower screen
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7/9 Shelving display
Lots of lovely spots throughout Caroline's house feature pretty shelving displays and homemade artwork. Here, a collection of colourful bits and bobs adds a cute, feminine touch.
Shelves
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8/9 Kitchen-diner
A clever pegs-on-string design means Caroline can proudly display her kids' artwork in the kitchen next to the clock. It not only adds colour and pattern to a plain white wall, but the pegs make it very easy to change and update the pictures as the children grow up.
Clock
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9/9 Exterior
Caroline was after a family home with bags of potential. The brick exterior and black-gloss door create a smart feel.
Door paint
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