DINING AREA

was retained was the parquet flooring in the living area, which had been hidden beneath vinyl – and now offers a chic contrast to the industrial feel of the cement finishes.

One of the first purchases for the house was a set of 1930s Crittall windows and doors that the couple bought on Ebay. They have been used internally, leading from the front hall to the main open-plan living area. It means that as you enter the house by the front door, there is a fantastic view all the way through to the sliding doors and out onto the garden and shingle beach beyond, with its profusion of wild indigenous plants.

Heather designed the ground floor around the main living room. It comprises a super-smart kitchen, a spacious dining area and a seating space set around a large fireplace. It’s the perfect spot to sit and relax in during the winter months.

As the kitchen is integral to the living area, it was important to ensure that it complemented the design of the room as a whole.

This meant keeping gadgets and less-than-attractive necessities out of sight, so Heather had a larder and utility room built adjacent to the kitchen, to store appliances such as the kettle, coffee maker and