CHIC & COLOURFUL MAKEOVER Inspiring homes
Style idea
Place a microwave oven at eye level for ease of use and as a countertop space-saving solution
My story
‘This house has seen a lot of changes in the 20 years since we bought it. Initially, it needed so much work that we decided to wait until we got it to a liveable state before moving in, as Lewis was just a baby. The biggest job was extending the tiny galley kitchen to create a large, open-plan kitchen-diner but, as we couldn’t initially afford a proper roof, we put a polycarbonate roof on until – four years later – we’d saved enough to finish the job properly.
The loft was already boarded, so we installed stairs at the same time as the kitchen roof, eventually extending the space by adding a dormer and large en-suite to create a luxurious main bedroom. As our family has grown, the rooms have evolved, both in use and decor. We recently gave the kitchen a stylish makeover, installing new cabinets that I painted black and pink. My home always had pops of colour, but over the years I’ve used a more neutral, gentle scheme, also adding panelling, brick slips, and plenty of artwork.
I love to save money so, with the
