3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS
1 WINDOW SEAT
Milda and Ross resisted the popular trend to install a stretch of bi-folding doors in their new extension. Instead, they opted for classic wood-framed glazing, with pretty French doors.
This allowed room for the comfortable window seat that topped Milda’s wish list. ‘We use the seat all the time,’ says Milda. ‘The children even use it as a play table!’ Higham suggested storage underneath, which consists of four generous drawers. ‘It’s my favourite feature in the room,’ adds Milda.
The comfortable foam cushion was made to measure with smart piped edging that helps retain its shape
2 CHALKBOARD DOOR
‘This door leads to our walk-in pantry, which is even better than having a walk-in wardrobe – the space is incredible and everything is so easy to access,’ says Milda. Simple blackboard paint makes the pantry useful on the outside, too. ‘The blackboard is fantastic. Practical for making shopping lists or leaving notes to family members, it’s also a great canvas for the children’s artwork,’ explains Milda.
Add magnetic primer – at least three coats are recommended – under chalkboard paint to use it as a noticeboard, too.
3 BESPOKE SPLASHBACK
After researching many different options for achieving an antique mirror-effect splashback, Milda decided it was worth investing in bespoke glass by artisans Saligo Design. The glass tiles were made to Milda’s specification and hand-silvered and sealed to get the desired vintage effect she was after. Each tile has a unique distressed finish, which makes them look really authentic but, being toughened, the glass is far safer than real antique mirror. ‘The splashback provides a true focal point in the kitchen and I love how beautifully the light bounces from it,’ says Milda.