Finally, the house is finished. And here are the photos to prove it. They were taken by Pernilla of House of Locations, who thinks it might earn a bit of a living posing behind actors and models. We’ll see. In the meantime, for those of you who have asked how the renovations are going, here is how they went.
This was the door to the kitchen on the first floor.
The original bathroom redefined the word “squalid”. It was so awful that there are no before images.
This first floor room was our sitting room when we moved in and needed only some heavy decoration to spruce it up a bit. It’s now the spare room and, when needed, a television and games room for the boys.
The master bedroom had a bright blue carpet and magnolia woodchip on the walls. We built that purple wall across the room and which is a walk-through cupboard and dressing area leading to the bathroom next door, which was a bedroom.
Downstairs, which was formerly a one bedroom flat, the sitting room was knocked into one large space but as the rooms are on different levels, it retains a certain amount of separateness.
Hai Keta,
you did a great job, Especially Behind the secret door design is mind blowing. The before and after is just unbelievable.
Hi Kate, can you please let me know if you painted you walls, ceiling, stairs and bannister in your hallway Wimborne white. I’m loving the spotty runner and it looks amazing .I also love the colour (Banjul) on the top of your banister but I don’t think F&B do this colour anymore?
Thanks
Linda
Hi Linda, yes it was indeed wimborne white – it’s a particularly lovely chalky white shade thats never cold. It is Brinjul and I bought some the other day so I think they do do it yes, unless it was old stock.
Thanks Kate. X
We LOVE your en-suite and shared it here…https://www.homeflooringpros.com/blog-guides/bathroom-flooring-ideas/
Perfect!
Best regards, Jamie
Hi Kate, I really love your website. Follow your posts as much as I can. I have moved into my place over a year ago and I’m still trying to find the right furniture and pics/wall art.
I have a nice kitchen with lots of space for a nice dining table. It would be great if you could tell me where you bought your table. I have already got a set of black DSR Vitra chairs and was thinking that a nice old wooden table might work well with it. Thank you for letting me know. Imke
Hi Imke, I’m so glad you love the site. Yes I think an old table would work really well. Mine is an old art school table that I found in a junk shop about ten years ago and I think you should probably look in the same sort of places. I don’t know where you are based but here is one at dighaushizzle or try ebay. I would strip the legs if you find a painted one though. I also found this gorgeous beast. It’s probably just a question of hunting about. Good luck.
Hi Kate, Thank you very much. I like the style of the Dighaushizzle one but will also follow your advise and check out junk shops. Any shops you know in West London/Chiswick would be great! I will keep following your posts to get inspired. Thank you Imke
Hi Kate, still loving the site…
Two questions if you don’t mind?
I have chosen to do my whole house in Wimbourne White but a friend has said it develops a yellow tinge over time – like a room where someone smokes! Do you have any experience of this?
Also I am shamelessly planning to copy your colourful wooden fireplace but am looking for a deep, bright super glossy purple – any suggestions?
Many thanks,Jenny
Hi Jenny, my whole house is Wimbourne White painted three years ago – no yellow that I have been able to detect. I will ask Farrow & Ball and see what they say. I have had a look at some purples and Zoffany do a gorgeous one called Violet Dusk see what you think of that one. I’ll come back to you on the yellow tinge….
I love the grey carpet in the bedroom with the bargain idea lamps. Can u pals tell me where you sourced as looking to do the same. Gorgeous house by the way, well done!
Hi, the lamps were from Ikea. They are called Lykta and cost £8.50 each in various colours. This is called Gavik and is also rather pretty and costs £12. It also comes in different colours.
Looks Great! I am about to move into a new house that needs some doing up so I am looking for inspiration. I like the white floorboards and I love the dining room table.
What a transformation!! Congratulations.
What white colour have you used everywhere? Is it farrow and Ball?
Have you used the same colour on the floor?
/Anna
Thank you so much! Yes, we used the same colour everywhere – Farrow & Ball Wimborne White on walls, ceilings, floors and skirting boards. Except the kitchen ceiling which was done plain white when we took our eye off the ball momentarily. We will redo it at some point.
Your house looks stunning-congratulations after so much hard work-a brilliant result!
Hi Caroline, sorry for late reply, I have been away. Thank you so much for your kind comments on the house. We are really enjoying living in it now that it’s finished. Although for a while without the builders, it did feel very big!
WOW….Don’t tell my husband but I want to marry your house.
HA! My house is very flattered by your comments but currently married to me! If we split up I will let you know (via the estate agent of course!).
WOW! Gorgeous Kate! The before and after is just unbelievable. You’ve done such a great job.
Thank you so much. In fact, thank you to everyone for their kind comments. I can’t say it was fun doing it but the end result was definitely worth it.
Oh my goodness, I have pink fireplace envy! I love your house Kate.
Ahhhwww, lovely Kate, good to see the before pics too, you have done so well!
It looks stunning! X