FAMILY HOME
WHEN SARAH REED AND JON PEASANT RENOVATED THEIR DERELICT HOUSE, A STUNNING HALLWAY WITH SIGHT LINES TO THE GARDEN WAS THEIR STARTING POINT
Dining area
‘We wanted light stone-effect flooring for a rustic country look, which is also very durable. Jon spray-painted the black light fitting in white so it doesn’t detract from the garden view.’
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Greentec Stone Grey LVT flooring, from £32.99sq m, Wood Floor Warehouse. Lucide Arthur five-light bar ceiling light, £135, Online Lighting, has this style
LIGHT FITTING
Line up your pendant with the middle of the doors for a symmetrical look
A fterbuilding their first home, Sarah Reed and Jon Peasant said they’d never move again – unless it was to the house they’d always coveted 10 doors down. When it came to market soon after, it was completely derelict and smelled of mould but the large garden clinched it. With Jon’s background in construction and Sarah’s flair for interiors, they decided to tackle the renovation, along with Jon’s father who project-managed the build.
WHAT CHANGES DID YOU MAKE?
‘I wanted it to look like our last house with a traditional feel and oak porch, but Jon wanted a more modern look. Although I won the argument, after foundations were laid for the porch, the planners said it would make the house too big so Jon got his way in the end. Looking back it was the right decision as I love how the front of the house looks now. We also wanted the impact of seeing the garden from the front door, so we moved the stairs and created a bigger hallway with a vaulted ceiling. We also added a new double-height extension across the rear.
After a year in rented accommodation, we moved in with our eight-week-old baby. A year later we built a detached double garage, which has potential for a bedroom above in future. The garden has been landscaped too. It was like a jungle at first, but it was cut back to reveal some lovely trees and plants. At the front we’ve created a roundabout driveway to make it more usable.’
HOW DID YOU DECIDE ON THE DECOR?
Our style, which I showcase @thecopperbeechhouse, is ever-evolving. The walls were white for a while which enabled us to get a feel for the space before committing to colour. After moving in we picked herringbone wood flooring for the front sitting room and limestone tiles for the rest of the ground floor. Jon chose the yellow, pink and blue sofa
