Our home is full of character

‘I’ll always try to use what I’ve already got and buy second-hand from auctions, charity shops or the recycling centre whenever I can’

Kitchen

‘We were very lucky to inherit a modern kitchen that didn’t need much money spent on it. It was a bit unexciting – just plain white units and pale grey walls – but that meant it was easy to refresh and update. I was keen to paint the walls dark and I used Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe, which I think has worked well, as it’s bold and makes the units stand out. I’m so pleased with my