COME ON IN!
ABOUT ME I’m Olga Prinku, 40, an artist, embroiderer and author (prinku.com). I live here with my husband Andrew, 48, a journalist, and our son Matty.
MY HOME A detached four-bedroom house near Stockton-on-Tees. We bought it in December 2013.
WHEN WE MOVED IN The house was built in 1963 and although it had been well-loved, the interior was very dated. There were lots of wallpapers, ugly storage heaters and an old-fashioned wood-type kitchen with lino flooring.
AND NOW We’ve completely renovated the interior and added a new kitchen and bathroom.
STYLE TIP Good-quality quartz worktops have made our budget kitchen look much more expensive.
When Andrew and I came back to the UK after working abroad we decided to settle in the North East, near his family,’ says Olga. ‘We were very lucky to be able to live in a relative’s house, with
