I love my new-look living room

After years living overseas, Sarah’s revamped rental now feels like home

By changing the layout, painting the walls and introducing a few mid-century pieces and her favourite accessories, Sarah Craddy has made her rented space feel like home

About me

I’m Sarah Craddy, 48, and I’m the founder of SLC Interior Design – slcinterior. design. I live with my husband, Mark, 47, and our dog, Pluto Bear. Our home is a rented two-bedroom garden flat in Surrey Hills.

‘Now the living room is finished, the space makes me feel so calm and relaxed’

TOTAL £3,280

Style idea Fill your shelves with travel treasures like art, collectables and books Sarah has turned a shabby, dated living room into a warm and welcoming space. Metallic accessories, like the brass pendant light from Habitat, and a few houseplants, help to lift the olive green walls