Why gemma’s house ticks all OF our boxes ...
From the outside it looks like a cute, compact cottage, but visitors expecting rustic beams, low ceilings and a warren of cosy rooms are in for a surprise when they step inside Gemma and Gareth’s Tardis-like North Yorkshire home.
After renting for several years in nearby Appleton
Wiske while waiting for the right property to buy, the couple has unleashed a plethora of design ideas on this humble house in Hornby village, almost doubling the ground-floor footprint with a large rear extension to create a stunning open-plan kitchen, living and dining space that’s ideal for family life.
What makes this home really stand out from the crowd, however, is how Gemma’s colourful personality and design ethos shine through in every room. She begins by thinking about how she wants to feel in each room, before picking a starting point for the scheme. This might be a swoon-worthy wallpaper, a statement light or an upcycled piece of furniture, all of which have been used to incredible effect throughout the house.
Painting everything white and having a breather after the builders left was a wise move, as it allowed the family to get a better feel for their home before the fun ‘colouring in’ part. The combination of paint shades, wallpaper, flooring and lighting illustrates a real knack for zoning, and we love how they’ve successfully embraced maximalism while still making it feel like a welcoming family home. We couldn’t wait for Gemma to reveal some of her top tips for creating such a bold yet easy-to-live with scheme.