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THE GENERATION GAME

This image: Will and Izzy had a new kitchen built by a local carpenter, and removed a bank of kitchen units to create a large, sociable space. Base units painted in Little Greene’s Olive Colour contrast with wall units in its Por tland Stone, while a yellow Everhot ‘brightens up the darkest corner and is cheer y on a winter’s morning,’ says Izzy. The mirrored splashback is from Cameo Glass Opposite: The wooden table was left in the house by Will’s parents and is complemented by countr y-style chairs from Neptune and a restored car ver design. A bespoke glass fronted cabinet provides plenty of display space for Izzy’s treasured ceramics and glassware. The flooring is Amtico Spacia Parquet

When Izzy and Will Dennis moved into their new home, there were more fixtures left by the previous owners than one might generally expect. This was a special case, however, as the house was, in fact, Will’s former childhood home. ‘Will’s parents moved here in 1979, and he and his three older sisters grew up in the house,’

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