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The courtyard is effectively an internal space and the clever garden design brings visitors directly to the front door, using raised beds and careful planting
home’s exterior is the round red “Moongate”, set into a newly built stone entrance. The design was Amy’s idea, and she found her inspiration in the traditional courtyard homes of rural China. “Red is an auspicious colour,” says Amy. “And the circular shape symbolises peacefulness and harmony.” Amy also took on much of the interior design of their new home and the Asian infl uence can be found here, too. “It’s eclectic,” says Amy. “We had a few choice pieces throughout the house that are Oriental, such as the coat cupboard, which is also painted red, with a Chinese plate on it. The rest just came together. Some pieces we bought 30 years ago, others I bought because they feel comfortable. It’s evolved.” Amy was also involved, making all the curtains by hand for the bedrooms, two of which had colour schemes chosen by their adult daughters, who visit frequently. “The children want to come home to relax,” laughs Amy. “We’ve built our retreat.” The kitchen, as in many families, is the heart of
their home. This too was designed by Amy and based on an image she found in a magazine. The huge island has a Dekton worktop which looks like natural stone but doesn’t stain. The cabinetry is almost entirely below countertop level, creating an uncluttered, streamlined feel. Yet the storage is impressive.
“Amy had a map of the kitchen layout,” says James, “We have both eastern and western cookware, so we have almost twice as much stuff as most people.”
Although the couple wouldn’t choose to do another project of this size anyway, they also don’t need to. “The process was stressful and diffi cult, says ames, but in the end, it’s a place where I feel 100% comfortable. It’s built exactly to our needs. We have what we aimed for and it’s better than we hoped. We both love the openness and wherever you stand there’s space. I don’t want to go anywhere else; I enjoy just sitting in the garden, listening to our fountain. It’s very peaceful.”
Tesla Powerwall 2 from Princes LHS Ltd
Princes LHS Ltd are a Tesla Powerwall Certifi ed Installer based in Shropshire who can offer a customised solar-plus-battery solution enabling you to access the free, abundant power of the sun and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. With Powerwall you can store solar energy generated during the day for use any time. The Powerwall has a whole home back up facility to protect your home from grid outages and can also be charged from the grid to take advantage of cheaper smart tariffs.
Call us on 01691 624336 for installation advice or to request a survey.
www.tesla-powerwall.co.uk www.lowcarbonhomesystems.co.uk
Air source heat pumps: renewable energy for your home
Choosing to install an air source heat pump is a great way to improve your energy effi ciency. It can help provide valuable security against rising energy prices whilst meeting your heating needs. Our staff can advise on the different solutions available, identifying the right heat pump for your property. Providing systems that not only meet the required industry standards, but help you take advantage of all the benefi ts renewable energy has to offer. We are MCS accredited and offer an insurance backed warranty through HIES. We are approved installers of Samsung, Vaillant, Eco Forest, Mitsubishi and Midea heat pumps. A £7,500 Grant is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme for the installation of a new heat pump which we can assist with.
www.princeslhs.ltd/renewables
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