Living room

‘I was worried about moving into a newbuild, as myself and Dave were both used to living in period properties, and it felt like this room had no heart. We created a false chimney breast and installed a log-burner, then chose column radiators to add character. We included warm textural elements into the design, such as the wooden door frames, to complement the modern country look, and although I wanted vertical log stores either side of the fire, we worried about safety, so I had a fitted built-in unit instead, which is a more practical use of space. I chose pink as an accent colour and painted the side wall in Farrow & Ball’s Calamine. It’s a subtle use of colour but cosies up the room.’