Makeup guru’s renovated home is a maximalist’s dream

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Accidental renovators Sophie Hannah and her husband, Robin, actually weren’t on the lookout for a mission. “We’d outgrown our little two-bed and needed someplace close to transport hyperlinks that had loads of house, particularly as I work from home as a content material creator,” explains Sophie. “Ideally, we needed a four-bedroom home within the Colchester space, however couldn’t discover one which had greater than two double bedrooms.”ProfileThe homeowners Sophie Hannah Stanford, a content material creator (@sophiehannah (opens in new tab); @sophiehannahhome (opens in new tab)), and her husband, Robin Stanford, an editor, dwell right here with their two French bulldogs, Luna and ShadowThe property A four-bed Victorian semi-detached townhouse in Colchester, Essex Project value £150,000 (consists of items and PR reductions)”When this home got here up it was very inexpensive as a result of it wanted renovating,but it surely had three double bedrooms and a huge single bed room.”They knew they’d need to enhance, no matter home they purchased – but it surely wasn’t till they bought the keys on shifting day that they realised how huge of a mission the home was. “And I had no concept how disturbing renovating a home might be,” says Sophie. Earlier thanThe hallway had potential, however felt chilly and characterless(Image credit score: Sophie Hannah)AfterBrilliant panelling runs up the beforehand darkish path to the steps. ‘I like being met by my lovely corridor,’ says Sophie. ‘I’m glad we went for one thing daring.’ Hanoi flooring tiles, Tile Mountain (opens in new tab). Wall paint matched to tiles, Valspar (opens in new tab). Mirror, Amazon (opens in new tab). Radiator, BestHeating (opens in new tab). Vase and rug, H&M (opens in new tab). Basket, Homesense (opens in new tab)(Image credit score: Darren Chung)The couple had no intention of beginning the mission instantly, however their new home compelled their hand — on the day they had been handed the keys they found rats nesting within the kitchen roof. “Luckily we’d managed to maintain our little two-bed home so we lived there whereas we renovated,” Sophie explains. “It was tough as we hadn’t deliberate on paying two mortgages on the similar time.””I had a set imaginative and prescient for every room in the home,” says Sophie. “The front room is quirky, vibrant, and daring. As I work from home, it’s arduous to change off typically. I needed a room the place I might stroll in and know that it was my time to loosen up; put my telephone down, activate Netflix and escape. This room didn’t truly undergo as many renovations because the kitchen or bogs, however we undoubtedly took it from uninteresting and lifeless to vibrant haven.” Walls painted in Hague Blue, Farrow & Ball (opens in new tab). Blue armchair, Made. Tribal print rug, Lorena Canals at Amara (opens in new tab)(Image credit score: Darren Chung)”Planning permission for the kitchen extension took three or 4 months, but it surely took an excruciating eight months to change from oil to gasoline — that was a nightmare and I’d by no means do it once more!” They employed an architect for the extension as they wanted planning permission, however Sophie designed the remainder of the home herself. “I created mock ups of each room on Photoshop so I might envision precisely the way it was all going to come back collectively.”Sophie and Robin had been drawn to the potential and unbelievable room sizes of this four-bed Victorian semi-detached townhouse in Colchester, Essex(Image credit score: Darren Chung)A much-dreamed-about kitchen extension went easily and work started on the remainder of the home. However, the 2 bogs ended up taking eight months to finish. “The freelancers engaged on them solely got here on the weekends — we predict as a result of they knew we weren’t dwelling there they took on different jobs and simply squeezed us in as and when,” says Sophie. “Then we discovered a wall of asbestos in our lavatory, which paused all the things for a few weeks till we might get a specialist in to securely take away it.”The outdated pink lavatory appeared dated (Image credit score: Sophie Hannah)A toilet wall contained asbestos and needed to be eliminated and changed(Image credit score: Sophie Hannah)”When we moved in, the ground was darkish and the suite didn’t actually match,” says Sophie. After flattening the wall to take away asbestos, they constructed a new one with extra glass panes to let gentle in. Suite, Heritage Bathrooms (opens in new tab). Wall and flooring tiles, Topps Tiles (opens in new tab). Mirror, Amazon (opens in new tab). Wall lights, Spark & Bell (opens in new tab). Pink Feather Fan wallpaper, Cole & Son (opens in new tab)(Image credit score: Darren Chung)”We additionally didn’t think about that the home would wish a full electrical rewiring, in order that value us greater than we had budgeted for — after which we had the holes to fill in,” says Sophie. “All of this did delay us with the ability to transfer in, however in September 2019, just below a 12 months after we bought the keys, we had been lastly in. So, a few issues — however all price it.”Sophie initially needed inexperienced or navy items however noticed a black kitchen on-line and fell in love. In the top, the couple opted for a structure that Sophie appreciated least – “but it surely made essentially the most sense and it’s given us a lot house. While we’re cooking, we will chat to company. I nonetheless pinch myself that this is mine.” Fairford charcoal kitchen, Howdens (opens in new tab). Quartz worktop, Caesarstone (opens in new tab). Oven, Rangemaster (opens in new tab). Flooring, Moduleo (opens in new tab). Wallpaper, Divine Savages (opens in new tab). Dining desk, Made. Dining chairs, Cult Furniture (opens in new tab). Ceiling gentle, Wayfair (opens in new tab) (Image credit score: Darren Chung)Sophie and Robin’s personalities are mirrored of their vibrant décor decisions. From the second you enter the intense and ethereal panelled hallway, you’re launched to enjoyable palettes, sudden equipment and particular person quirks that make this Victorian townhouse really feel like a fashionable basic. The wealthy hues and jewelled tones used all through really feel on-trend but timeless, particularly within the kitchen, with its modern black cupboards and attention-grabbing pink tile.Sophie’s home workplace continues the tropical jungle scheme seen in the lounge. Fun and vibrant, the deep inexperienced couch creates a homely feeling and a place to loosen up. Wallpaper, Cole & Sons (opens in new tab). Neon signal, Neon Beach (opens in new tab). Desk, Maisons du Monde (opens in new tab). Chair, Homesense (opens in new tab)(Image credit score: Darren Chung)Earlier thanThe bed room was a bland house earlier than Sophie labored her maximalist magic(Image credit score: Sophie Hannah)AfterThe Cole & Son wallpaper is the right selection for a function wall. ‘It’s one among my favorite issues about this room,’ says Sophie. ‘I fell in love with the palm print. It is a little on the dear aspect, however appears to be like unbelievable when it’s up.’ Palm jungle print wallpaper, Cole & Son (opens in new tab). Neon gentle, Neon Crush (opens in new tab). Ottoman mattress, Made. Bedlinen, Emma J Shipley (opens in new tab)(Image credit score: Darren Chung)As works on the home started to decelerate, it was time to sort out the overgrown and uneven backyard. Intrusive bushes had been ripped out and overgrown timber trimmed and pruned. The couple breathed new life into the backyard, furnishing it with a tiki bar, a swing and on-trend outside furnishings.Earlier thanThe backyard was overgrown with buildings on the verge of falling down(Image credit score: Sophie Hannah)The inspiration for the backyard was to proceed the kitchen color scheme and the home’s jungle vibe. “I researched on Instagram and Pinterest and thought of what we needed from our outside house, and we pulled this off — with our builder’s assist!” Says Sophie. Pink flooring tiles, Tiles Direct (opens in new tab). Macrame hangers, RachaelsWallHangings, Etsy (opens in new tab)(Image credit score: Darren Chung)‘” can’t consider the transformation in our backyard,” says Sophie. “It’s gone from an overgrown and uncared for outside house to someplace we will loosen up and socialise with family and friends. We’re so proud of the way it appears to be like; it actually does really feel like we’re on vacation each time we step into it.” Corner couch, Modish Living (opens in new tab). Cushions, Etsy (opens in new tab) and George Home (opens in new tab). Coffee desk, Made. Floor tiles, Tiles Direct (opens in new tab). Fences painted in Tudor Black Oak, Ronseal (opens in new tab)(Image credit score: Darren Chung)Although Sophie had the imaginative and prescient for almost all of the home, Robin was nonetheless concerned in last choices. “I truly actually loved designing all of the rooms,” says Sophie. “It allowed me to be tremendous inventive and it was superb seeing every one come to life.””We love our home now — it’s a house that feels prefer it’s actually ours. It oozes with our persona and private fashion, it’s enjoyable however homely, and we’re nonetheless so appreciative of getting extra room.”BeforeA spare room was put to higher use by being remodeled into a dressing room(Image credit score: Sophie Hannah)AfterSophie made customised storage together with her carpenter, utilizing Ikea wardrobes and drawers — saving a small fortune “As I’m a magnificence content material creator, I get despatched a lot of merchandise I must retailer.” Rast (opens in new tab)and Platsa (opens in new tab)storage, Ikea (opens in new tab). Paint combined at Kent Blaxill (opens in new tab). Carpet, Tapi (opens in new tab). Island worktop, Bland Design (opens in new tab). Framed print, Desenio (opens in new tab). Blue chair, Homesense (opens in new tab). Mirror, William Wood Mirrors (opens in new tab)(Image credit score: Darren Chung)With the home now full, would they tackle one other renovation? “I all the time stated no whereas we had been in the midst of this,” Sophie admits. “But now it’s completed, I’ve bought the itch once more!”BeforeWhat the earlier homeowners used as a breakfast room, Sophie and Robin have remodeled into a utility(Image credit score: Sophie Hannah)AfterGone are the intense pink partitions, uncovered pipes and wires, and uneven flooring, changed by a recent, up to date room that leads into the kitchen. Units, Howdens (opens in new tab). Floor and wall tiles, Best Tile (opens in new tab). Mirror, H&M Home (opens in new tab). Bamboo trolley, Oliver Bonas (opens in new tab). Rug, Fy! (opens in new tab) Taps, Taps for Less (opens in new tab). Vase, Anissa Kermiche (opens in new tab)(Image credit score: Darren Chung)

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