Houzz Tour: A Brand-new Home Personalised with Vintage Treasures - Designer Jenny Branson, owner of this Surrey new-build,: has a knack for Unearthing bargain vintage finds. She enjoys juxtaposing thesis items with more modern pieces of furniture to create a bright, vibrant and highly individual family home.
'I love hunting through the bargain areas at antique markets and Unearthing treasures in junk shops,' she Explains . 'With the latest one-coat paint and decorating special effects, you can give a new lease of life to old items in an afternoon. The rooms are the ve found What Makes our home so different
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Interior designer Jenny Branson with her husband, Their three children and Their cat
Rentals Surrey
Property An architect-designed new-build
Size 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
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Instead of selling a piece of surplus land That Surrounded His house to a developer, the architect of this property Decided to design and build the Scandinavian-style house himself about three years ago, after-qui he sold it one to interior designer Jenny Branson.
'When we first saw it, I just loved that It was a big white box with huge windows That I Would not-have to do anything to Structurally; I Could just fill it with color and pretty vintage finds, 'Explains Branson.
' As the house is not Overlooked and, Being built to the latest Building Regulations, does not Suffer from drafts, I left the undressed huge window, so as not to detract from the view.
Leather pouffe, Graham & Green. Sofa, Loaf
Who lives here Interior designer Jenny Branson with her husband, Their three children and Their cat
Rentals Surrey
Property An architect-designed new-build
Size 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Designer Jenny Branson - Design for Living
Instead of selling a piece of surplus land That Surrounded His house to a developer, the architect of this property Decided to design and build the Scandinavian-style house himself about three years ago, after-qui he sold it one to interior designer Jenny Branson.
'When we first saw it, I just loved that It was a big white box with huge windows That I Would not-have to do anything to Structurally; I Could just fill it with color and pretty vintage finds, 'Explains Branson.
' As the house is not Overlooked and, Being built to the latest Building Regulations, does not Suffer from drafts, I left the undressed huge window, so as not to detract from the view.
Leather pouffe, Graham & Green. Sofa, Loaf
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Branson specialized in Creating schemes for customers That are beautiful, functional, but not hugely expensive, using a mix of modern and vintage furniture finds. She's relished kidney HAVING free to practice what she preaches in her own home.
'I try to think creatively about everything I find,' she says. 'I Discovered this screen, qui I've laid out flat behind the sofa, at a local antique shop. It was a bargain at £ 70 and adds a nice piece of interest to this wall. '
Bookcase Ikea. Trunk, car-boot sale.
'I try to think creatively about everything I find,' she says. 'I Discovered this screen, qui I've laid out flat behind the sofa, at a local antique shop. It was a bargain at £ 70 and adds a nice piece of interest to this wall. '
Bookcase Ikea. Trunk, car-boot sale.
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The house was built with a fully operating flue to give the owners the opportunity to install a fireplace. HOWEVER, it's so well insulated there's no need for Any extra heating, so Branson made a feature out of the hearth by turning it into a little photo gallery.
Above this, she hung decorative wallpaper, Then Had a frame built around it to make it look like a single piece of art above-the fireplace.
Wallpaper, House of Hackney. Ottoman, Sunbury Antiques Market at Kempton Park.
Above this, she hung decorative wallpaper, Then Had a frame built around it to make it look like a single piece of art above-the fireplace.
Wallpaper, House of Hackney. Ottoman, Sunbury Antiques Market at Kempton Park.
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'When I go to antique shops and markets, I always sift through the bits That arent in the main display areas. It might be filthy, goal that's Where You find the bargains That can be tarted up, "says Branson, who's a big fan of aussi eBay. She Discovered this 1950s display cabinet on the auction site.
Gold cushion, House of Fraser.
Gold cushion, House of Fraser.
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The downstairs space is Arranged over Several levels, and half a wall subtly areas this area. Branson HAS used the space entre the dining table and the steps down to the living room to create Reviews another, more intimate seating area.
Sofa, Loaf. Dining table, The Old Table Company.
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Sofa, Loaf. Dining table, The Old Table Company.
How to area small space
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The crisp white kitchen units are simple and unobtrusive, purpose-even in here Branson HAS found ways to add character. 'I found the factory stools on eBay and, as I like to inject a bit of color Where I can, I painted the tops yellow,' she Reveals.
Kitchen Howdens Joinery
Kitchen Howdens Joinery
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Hallways in traditional houses are quite dark spaces Often, the goal here HAS architect ensured this area is flooded with light. Hooks and racks hold the family's hats and coats, qui aussi serve to add color to the hall.
Branson found the old cinema chair in a local antique shop. She Had it reupholstered in the American flag and Union Jack cushion is made for it to Represent the pair's two different heritages.
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Branson found the old cinema chair in a local antique shop. She Had it reupholstered in the American flag and Union Jack cushion is made for it to Represent the pair's two different heritages.
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Branson left the bathrooms as They Were, simply jazzing them up with bright towels.
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The master bedroom is decorated with more muted colors than Those found elsewhere in the house. 'I've tried to make this quite a calm space,' Branson Explains. 'It's not quite so colorful in here, there's still aim lots of texture. The soft gray wallpaper behind the bed, for example, is Slightly raised.
Wallpaper, Harlequin. Bed, Loaf
Wallpaper, Harlequin. Bed, Loaf
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The papered feature wall in the guest room Ensures the bed is the focal point here. 'I enjoy little Creating features in a room, "says Branson. 'I also like the fact That, as it's Such a small area, I can redo this wall quite cheaply When We're ready for a change.'
Bed, Loaf. Lattice wallpaper, Clarke & Clarke at Wallpaper Direct.
Bed, Loaf. Lattice wallpaper, Clarke & Clarke at Wallpaper Direct.
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The children's rooms have-been filled with a mixture of new and old finds, too. The 'Coca-Club' drum, for example, is a piece of old advertising material That Branson picked up at antique market year.
Rug, Ikea. Coca-Cola can bedside table, Ardingly Antiques Fair. Green ball chair Finn Stone
Rug, Ikea. Coca-Cola can bedside table, Ardingly Antiques Fair. Green ball chair Finn Stone
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Branson enjoys dreaming up ways to display unusual parts she's file Managed. The cloud above-the bed is Actually a cushion fixed to the wall.
Cloud cushion, Gorgeous Gerties. Bed linen, Ikea.
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Cloud cushion, Gorgeous Gerties. Bed linen, Ikea.
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