I didn’t tell my husband I bought it

‘My friends and family love it. I can’t get rid of them!’

Living room

‘Originally, the dining area in here had an arch, which we squared off to increase the height. We removed the back boiler from inside the wall cavity (the grey wall is actually a false wall) and the water tank, which is now the alcove to the left of the fireplace. We had the room replastered and repainted white, for a fresh feel, and grey on the faux chimney breast, which made the space so much brighter. This room is where we spend most of our time – dining, watching TV and