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I GAVE MY HOME A SEVENTIES VIBE WITH preloved bargains

Welcome to my home

A BIT ABOUT ME

I’m Sophie Hill, 28, an assistant manager at Urban Outfitters. I live with my partner Sam, 30, who works in music publishing, and our daughter, Sienna, two.

WHERE I LIVE

Our home is a three-bed property in Bromborough, The Wirral, which we bought in December 2021. You can follow my Instagram @sophiesgaff.

WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE

The house had been owned by an elderly couple so was dated, especially the kitchen, which had beige wood-effect doors teamed with brown and white speckled worktops.

HOW I MADE IT MY OWN

We revamped the kitchen for under £200 and gave the bathroom a mini-makeover as well. Adding botanical wallpaper and bringing in vintage rattan furniture, plus lots of rugs and plants, has made it feel really homely.

MY FAVOURITE PART

My favourite room is the living and dining area as it’s where we spend the most time. It’s so warm and cosy at night when the candles are on and it’s just a lovely space to be

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