This space is the perfect spot for the family to spend time together, and the newly-fitted windows ensure that it is filled with natural light. Elizabeth has decorated the room with a mix of vintage furniture, pieces of china and freshly cut flowers from the garden for a pretty cottage vibe. ‘ The old chairs belonged to Mark’s parents,’ says Elizabeth. ‘I freshened them up with a lick of dark green paint, which brings a pop of colour to the dining table. I needed a bit of extra storage but I didn’t want fitted units, so I used some secondhand inherited pieces that I also painted.’
‘ The open-plan layout works really well for family life,’ says Elizabeth. ‘I can be cooking in the kitchen and keep an eye on the children while they play, watch TV or eat at the table. Everyone can do their own thing but still be connected in the one space’
A spacious utility room with a downstairs cloakroom provides plenty of extra storage. The walls are painted in Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball, while the rug is from edit58
The stairs are made by local company, Johnston Bros. The vintage cabinet, from Riverview Auctions, is perfect for storing plates and linen, while the old bread bin, another inherited piece, belonged to Mark’s uncle