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The countdown to Christmas is underway and when it comes to amazing places to celebrate the festive season, Tish Potter’s converted stable block has to be one of the best. Her magical home is filled with warmth and seasonal charm and is perfect for enjoying big family get-togethers (p8). For more seasonal inspiration, take a look at Sarah Stanley’s Cornish cottage (p93). She likes to decorate her home with natural materials and greenery from the garden and the result is original and wonderfully calm. And as a Christmas present to you, we’ve teamed up with Cox & Cox to offer 25 per cent off all of the brand’s wonderful ranges. Turn to page 92 for details. Happy shopping.…
HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY Converted Georgian cowshed and stable block ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen-diner/living area, snug, four bedrooms, two bathrooms LOCATION Kent growing up in the Kent countryside on the family farm and visiting her old home with her husband Jim and children, Edie and Tom, was always seen as a privilege by sculptor Tish Potter (tishpotter.co.uk). Living mostly in London, but with her sister based near her parents, there was a draw to be among them and they were frequently welcomed to stay. ‘My parents’ home is special, but it was a lot to expect of them whenever we descended on them,’ says Tish. ‘A property on their land was the best option and I’d always eyed up one of their barns and could see it was a property…
HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY A red-brick mansion built in 1907 ROOMS Sitting room, dining room, kitchen, library, conservatory, four bedrooms, four bathrooms LOCATION Denmark When Niels spotted this dilapidated mansion during a run in a forest near his home, he was captivated. Despite its years of neglect and previous use as sheltered housing, he saw its great potential and immediately bought it in 1993. Over the next five years, Niels and his wife Christina embarked on a comprehensive renovation, transforming the large, three-storey mansion into a warm and elegant family home. Christina, co-owner of the company Oi Soi Oi, and Niels, a self-employed professional, dedicated themselves to restoring the mansion’s historical features while adding their personal touch. ‘We mix it all together and live with the things we like. We…
HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY Early 1900s end-of-terrace home ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen-diner, office, five bedrooms, four bathrooms LOCATION East London HOW DID YOU COME TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT? Previous clients asked Assembly Interiors to help once again when they upgraded to this much larger and long-term east London home which had been recently fully renovated by a developer. WHAT WAS THE BRIEF? The clients set out to create a styled but welcoming home with spaces that people can enjoy together – they love to entertain – but also areas where the husband, wife and their young son could escape and unwind. They didn’t want to rip out or waste all the new features that the developer had just put in. ‘A HALF WALL OF TILES IN THE KITCHEN…
HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY A renovated 1950s bungalow ROOMS Sitting room/kitchen-diner, study, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, self-contained annexe flat LOCATION California A certain quaint California coastal town had always had a spellbinding effect on Stacey and Scott Werbelow. Only a short drive from their main residence in San Diego, this town had the right mix of charming restaurants and beachy leisure. ‘We never set out for this home to be a big project and the cottage we found had been very well looked after,’ says Stacey. ‘It was painted in a pinky salmon colour, so at first we planned to simply spruce it up with a splash of white paint. We wanted a place to come to watch sunsets and walk down to the local restaurants.’ Being so close meant…
HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY 1930s double-fronted detached house ROOMS Sitting room, family room, kitchen-dining room, office, four bedrooms, two bathrooms LOCATION Buckinghamshire ‘THE DARK GREY ACCENT WALL DRAWS THE EYE SO IT HELPS MAKE THIS SPACE SEEM EVEN LARGER’ Ask Gemma Mahabeer what her favourite time of year is, and she won’t hesitate to tell you that it’s Christmas. ‘I absolutely love it – I just get so excited about it,’ she says. And it is the time of year where our homes really take centre stage, so it’s no wonder that the first Christmas in a newly renovated home is often a momentous occasion. Having previously lived just down the road in an already renovated cottage, Gemma and Navin had their hearts set on a project that would give…
