CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS SLATE ROOF


Kenyon Canopy, Saltash 01752 848854


BATHROOMS


Westcountry Tile & Bathroom Ltd, Plymouth westcountrytileandbathroom. co.uk


STOVE


West country Stoves www.westcountrystoves.co.uk


CONSTRUCTION Paul Edwards Building Solutions 07932842269


FLOORING


The Colour Flooring Company


www.colourflooring.co.uk KITCHEN


in-toto Kitchens intoto.co.uk


WORKTOPS


Mayflower Stone mayflowerstone.co.uk


ARCHITECT


Bailey Partnership www.baileypartnership.co.uk


WINDOWS & DOORS


Green Circle Windows www.greencirclewindows.com


Upstairs the builders knocked through two of the four smaller bedrooms to create a master bedroom and ensuite. The extension on the left side of the house includes a large study/spare bedroom, utility room, shower room, larder and boot room.


The family were still living in their old house which was on the market; by the beginning of 2016 they had a buyer and moved in with friends for a few weeks until the electrics were fitted.


In April 2016 the family moved into what resembled a building site; “In hindsight it was far too soon,” says Lizzy, remembering the look of horror on the faces of the removal men. The first couple of weeks were tough, “That was the most stressful time for me, living there with two young children and working at the same time.” It was a big job – teams of builders, carpenters and plumbers arrived every morning: “The weekly wage bill was obscene,” says Rupert. With Rupert and Lizzy working long hours, their builder Paul’s constant enthusiasm and passion for the project was vital: “In the darkest moments he was always there keeping us calm.” He was such a big influence on the project that many of the features in the house are a result of his vision. “A lot of people have a clear idea of what they want, but we get enthused by others, so it suited us,” says Rupert.


32 www.sbhonline.co.uk THE INTERIOR FEEL


The couple had a rough idea of how the inside of the house should look; a large open kitchen diner, a central wood burner, bi-fold doors opening on to a patio, a downstairs toilet, utility room, and larder, were all essential. The family’s previous home had lacked warmth and so internal insulation was another important factor in the renovation. Each wall is internally padded with 50 ml of Celotex while a central wood burner provides most of the heating and circuits controlling other areas of the house.


The couple also spent time installing an efficient plumbing system that avoids wasted water - the boiler is set up to have a solar panel on it which they are considering for the future. Other energy efficient features include a gas tumble dryer, which saves on electricity. Through the interiors Lizzy was able to make her stamp on the house. Her love of bright colours has been incorporated into every room, including a bright green floor in the kitchen, which she says is “something I’ve always wanted” – and blinds instead of curtains create a light and airy feel.


A large chunk of the couple’s budget went on aluminium framed windows and doors, which were sourced from a local, family run company called Green Circle. “You get so involved that


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