They faced the dilemma of placing the living and kitchen area on the lower level for garden access, or on the middle floor to capitalise on views


and spaces which cater to their children’s evolving needs. Due to the home’s perch on a steep gradient, its design is of a contemporary style which is a departure from Lianne’s preference for more traditional designs. While Lianne now loves the interior, creating the cosiness was a struggle initially, with their space feeling rather “vast,” as she describes it. However, with time and the adjustments to the functions in various areas, plus the addition of blinds, soft furnishings, and greenery throughout, the family has now found contentment. “You just don’t know, until you lived in it, how it’s going to work for you as a family,” Lianne reects.


The design of distinct zones, from the playful


areas to the more sleek and “sophisticated” spaces incorporating more contrasting tones, works perfectly for them. “It now all makes


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sense,” asserts James. “The kids have their own space, we’ve got our own space, and then we’ve got the communal areas as well. It is very much a family house.”


Among their favourite spaces is their bedroom, boasting expansive windows overlooking the woodlands, and the inviting balcony on the middle oor. e spend all of our summers sitting out there. From how we’ve designed it, it’s part of the living space,” says Lianne. The couple’s advice for those embarking on a similar project with financial constraints, is to prioritise wisely. Instead of investing endless amounts into the home, they focused on putting money aside for future holidays and the goal of “enjoying the kids grow up.” She concludes: “My advice is to be realistic about your budget. Don’t lose sight of why you’re doing it, which for us, was family.” 


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