sophie Waiting, an architectural illustrator, her husband Bob, who owns a drainage business, their three children Macy, 14, Joss, 12, and tom, four, and a menagerie of pets including dogs, cats and chickens
The property
a converted barn with attached cottage in Pendle hill, Lancashire
project cost
£252,720
In the kitchen, reclaimed materials and modern blue units mix old with new and create a contrast with the brick walls. Metal lighting gives an industrial edge, while treasures like vintage letters, school science lab stools and an etched antique door reclaimed from a pub add character. Units, Ebay. For similar industrial and vintage light shades and furniture, try retro British