Upstyle Your Home
The Summer House
The brief:
Convert an ugly double garage into a multifunctional space that could be used for socialising, exercise and family time.
The design:
A neutral colour scheme with lots of greenery and natural materials to link to the garden outside. External cladding and crittall style doors were used to give a contemporary look.
Practical Considerations:
Wood effect tiles were used for the flooring to ensure it was practical. They are durable, non-slip and easy to clean. Useful storage was provided through bespoke cabinetry and kitchen units.
Best budget buy: the kitchen units are IKEA and made to look more high-end with non-IKEA handles and worktop.
Guest Bathroom
The brief:
Remodel an outdated guest bathroom
The Design:
Simple metro tiles were paired with patterned floor tiles and a striking wallpaper. A vintage cupboard was repurposed as a vanity unit.
Practical considerations:
The previous shower was over the bath and difficult to use due to a sloping ceiling. The bath was removed and replaced with a large walk in shower with bespoke glass to fit the ceiling shape.
Best budget buy:
Vanity unit was £50 from eBay and painted with durable eggshell paint and matt varnish so that it could be used in a bathroom
Loft Bedroom
The brief:
Work around the constraints of limited head height to create a functional and welcoming guest bedroom
The design:
Colour blocking has been used with a darker pink cocooning the head of the bed. The pink hue covers all the walls, ceilings and woodwork to make the room feel much spacious.
Practical Considerations:
The existing velux window frames were given a makeover with eggshell paint. Streamlined furniture has been selected to maximise floor space.
Best budget buy:
A second-hand bed frame has been painted and a freestanding upholstered headboard added.
